NCSoft Scraps Horizon MMORPG "Project H"
NCSoft's plans for a Horizon MMORPG, internally codenamed "H," have been canceled, according to a January 13, 2025 report by South Korean news outlet MTN. The cancellation follows a company-wide "feasibility review" that also resulted in the termination of other unnamed projects (codenamed "J"). The report further states that key developers working on "Project H" departed NCSoft, with remaining team members reassigned to other projects. The removal of "H" and "J" from NCSoft's organizational chart solidifies the cancellations.
While NCSoft and Sony have yet to officially comment, the future of "Project H" remains uncertain. The possibility of another publisher or development team acquiring the project's assets and continuing development is currently unknown.
Guerrilla Games' Separate Horizon Online Project Remains Active
Separately, Guerrilla Games continues development on its own Horizon online multiplayer project, first announced in December 2022. Recent job postings, including one for a Senior Platform Engineer in January 2025, suggest a significant scale, targeting a player base exceeding one million. This project features a new cast of characters and a unique visual style, hinting at a distinct experience separate from the canceled NCSoft title. The job postings also indicate the development of new, challenging machines designed for multiplayer combat.
Sony and NCSoft's Strategic Partnership
The November 28, 2023 announcement of a strategic partnership between Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) and NCSoft adds another layer to the situation. While "Project H" is no longer in development, this collaboration opens avenues for future collaborations, potentially bringing Sony titles to mobile platforms.
In summary, while the NCSoft Horizon MMORPG has been canceled, Guerrilla Games' independent online project continues to progress, suggesting that the Horizon universe's expansion into the online multiplayer space remains a priority for Sony.
