Horizon Steel Frontiers Gameplay Video
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Horizon Steel Frontiers Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | Proprietary NCSoft Engine |
| Genre | MMORPG, Action RPG, Open World |
| Release Window | 2027 |
| Developer | NCSoft |
| Publisher | NCSoft |
| Setting | The Deadlands (Horizon Universe) |
| Perspective | Third-Person |
| Platforms | PC, iOS, Android |
| Multiplayer | Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) |
| Unique Feature | The first MMORPG in the Horizon franchise, focusing on large-scale raids against colossal machines and featuring the signature Pullcaster climbing mechanic in an MMO setting. |
Horizon Steel Frontiers System Requirements
1080p
tune Minimum (Speculative - Target: 1080p, 60 FPS, Low/Medium Preset) – Low/Medium Preset.
1440p
tune Recommended (Speculative - Target: 1440p, 60+ FPS, High Preset) – High Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR 'Quality') recommended.
Horizon Steel Frontiers Laptop Recommendations
memory Intel Core I7 12700 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3070 140W
storage 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
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Model: MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core I7 12700 H (Score: 900)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3070 (Score: 6600) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset.).
memory Intel Core I9 13900 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4060 140W
storage 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
999
Model: Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 13900 H (Score: 1058)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
save Storage: 512GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset.).
memory Intel Core I9 14900 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4060 140W
storage 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
1749
Model: Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 14900 H (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset.).
memory Intel Core I9 12900 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3070 TI 150W
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
1397
Model: Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 12900 H (Score: 1030)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3070 TI (Score: 7100) @ 150W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset.).
memory AMD Ryzen 7 7435 HS
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3050 75W
storage 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
799
Model: ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7435 HS (Score: 1655)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3050 (Score: 7220) @ 75W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset.).
memory Intel Core I9 14900 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4070
storage 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
1699
Model: MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 14900 H (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset.).
memory Intel Core I9 14900 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4070
storage 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
1615
Model: ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 14900 H (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset.).
memory AMD Ryzen 9 8940 HX
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 5060 115W
storage 32GB DDR5-5200MHz
1689
Model: HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX)
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 8940 HX (Score: 2225)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 5060 (Score: 9000) @ 115W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA / FHD+)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset.).
memory Intel Core I9 12950 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3080 TI 175W
storage 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
2499
Model: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti and i9
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 12950 H (Score: 1054)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3080 TI (Score: 9100) @ 175W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset.).
memory Intel Core I9 14900 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4080
storage 64 GB DDR5-5600MHz
2699
Model: HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 14900 H (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4080 (Score: 10500)
storage RAM: 64 GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset.).
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Core Requirements
- desktop_windowsOperating System: Windows 11 64-bit
A modern 64-bit OS is a firm requirement.
- memoryDirectX: DirectX 12 Ultimate
DirectX 12 Ultimate would likely be required for next-gen features.
- save_altStorage Note: 100 GB available space (NVMe SSD Required)
A fast NVMe SSD would be mandatory for efficient asset streaming in a large-scale MMORPG.
Horizon Steel Frontiers: Map Size and Regions
The game features a vast, open world designed for thousands of concurrent players. The Deadlands frontier is the primary setting, a massive landscape that includes diverse biomes, ruins, and areas for large-scale battles.
Horizon Steel Frontiers: Post-Launch Content / DLC
As a live service MMORPG, the game is expected to be supported by continuous, large-scale seasonal content updates, new machines, and new story arcs to expand the Deadlands region.
Horizon Steel Frontiers Skills & Upgrades Overview
Progression is based on traditional MMORPG systems. Players customize their character's identity and loadout, and skills are focused on team roles (tank, DPS, support) necessary for large-scale raids. Upgrades are acquired through crafting, trading, and salvaging parts from defeated machines.
Horizon Steel Frontiers: Game Editions
The game will be available for 'Free play within one seamless world.' Details on potential premium cosmetic or battle pass editions are yet to be announced.
Horizon Steel Frontiers: Cross-Platform / Crossplay
The game is designed as a cross-platform title, initially available for Mobile (iOS, Android) and PC via the PURPLE platform. A PlayStation console version has not yet been confirmed.
Horizon Steel Frontiers Specific Game Elements
Horizon Steel Frontiers Weapons
- securityMachine Weapons (Heavy Weapon (Looted))
Players can pick up and utilize weapons dropped by the machines they defeat, providing temporary access to heavy firepower.
- securityPullcaster (Utility / Traversal)
The signature tool used to quickly approach and climb onto machines after destroying a specific part.
- securityTribal Arsenal (Varies (Bows, Spears, Slings))
Players utilize a wide range of projectile and melee weapons, consistent with the primitive/technological theme of the Horizon tribes.
Horizon Steel Frontiers Vehicles
- directions_carMounts (Grounded and Flyable Machines)
Various grounded and flying machines that players can acquire and ride for fast traversal across the vast open world. Players can leap directly from their mount onto Tallnecks.
Horizon Steel Frontiers Characters
- personColossal Machines - Bosses / Enemies
The primary antagonists. Massive, animal-like machines that serve as the main targets for large-scale cooperative raids.
- personThe Machine Hunter - Playable Protagonist (playable)
A fully customizable character defined by their chosen tribe (Nora, Tenakth, Utaru, Oseram). They are the central heroes of the MMORPG.
Top 3 Characters:
Machine Hunter (Player): A fully customizable protagonist defined by their chosen tribe (Nora, Tenakth, Utaru, Oseram) and role. 2. Aloy (Implied): The franchise protagonist's narrative influence remains central, though her direct appearance in this MMORPG is not confirmed. 3. Colossal Machines: The true stars. Massive animal-like machines that serve as the main antagonists and central targets of the cooperative raids.
Horizon Steel Frontiers Missions / Objectives
- flagColossal Machine Raids
Objective: The core gameplay loop. Thousands of players will work together in large-scale raids to take down massive machine lifeforms, exploiting weak spots and coordinating tactics.
- flagResource Competition
Objective: Emergent objectives where rival tribes or players fight over valuable resources and territory in the Deadlands frontier.
Top 3 Missions/Objectives:
Machine Raids: The core gameplay objective. Thousands of players will work together in large-scale raids to take down massive machine lifeforms. 2. Explore the Deadlands: An objective to traverse the vast open world, chasing opportunity, and uncovering hidden stories and tribal cultures. 3. Exploit Weak Spots: A primary combat objective in every fight. Players must focus fire on specific weak spots and destroy machine components to enable climbing and apply traps.
Horizon Steel Frontiers Companions / Summons
- groupNone (N/A)
Ability: The game is focused on a persistent, massive multiplayer experience. Players' companions are other human players with specialized roles.
Horizon Steel Frontiers Collectibles
- collections_bookmarkBlueprints
Location/Use: Schematics acquired to craft new Arsenal (weapon) systems.
- collections_bookmarkMachine Parts
Location/Use: Salvaged from defeated machines. These are essential resources for crafting, upgrades, and progression.
- collections_bookmarkResources
Location/Use: Gathered from the open world. Vital for survival and crafting.
Top 3 Collectibles:
Parts: Essential resources salvaged from defeated machines, used for crafting and upgrading gear. 2. Blueprints: Schematics acquired to craft new Arsenal (weapon) systems. 3. Resources: Materials gathered from the world, vital for survival and crafting.
Horizon Steel Frontiers Armor
- shieldTribal Armor Sets
Focus/Stats: Armor sets are likely tied to the chosen tribe and provide defensive stats and passive bonuses tailored for specific combat roles (e.g., defense, ranged DPS, support).
Horizon Steel Frontiers Clothing / Appearance
- checkroomTribal Outfits
Details: Players can customize their character's appearance with a variety of outfits and aesthetics related to the Nora, Tenakth, Utaru, and Oseram tribes.
Horizon Steel Frontiers Other Features & Info
- labelMultiplayer Modes
The game is a full MMORPG, featuring large-scale cooperative raids against colossal machine bosses, mixed with competitive elements where rival players fight over resources and territory.
- labelStory and Setting
The game expands the Horizon universe, setting the stage in the 'Deadlands' frontier, a region inspired by the geographic areas of Arizona and New Mexico. The thematic core centers on the struggle for balance between humanity, nature, and technology, with players seeking opportunity and survival in a world ruled by colossal machine lifeforms.
- labelTop 3 Gameplay Mechanics
- 1. Pullcaster Climbing Action: A signature combat mechanic. After destroying a specific machine part, the player can instantly pull themselves onto the machine's flank to deliver devastating strikes, set traps, and inflict status effects. 2. Deep Customization (Tribal Identity): Players can choose from diverse tribes (Nora, Tenakth, Utaru, Oseram), and the game provides extensive freedom to customize facial features, body type, hair, and makeup, allowing for unique character expression. 3. MMORPG Scale & Dynamism: The game features dynamic, unscripted moments of cooperation and competition as thousands of players share the persistent frontier, engaging in large-scale raids and fighting over resources.
Horizon Steel Frontiers Frequently Asked Questions
- help_outline What is Horizon Steel Frontiers?It is the first MMORPG set in the Horizon universe. It focuses on large-scale cooperative raids where players hunt colossal machine lifeforms in a vast open world.
- help_outline Is it coming to PlayStation 5?Currently, the game is skipping PS5 and PS4. It is being developed as a cross-platform title for PC and Mobile (iOS/Android), built specifically as a mobile-first MMORPG.
- help_outline What is the core combat mechanic?The core mechanic is the strategic hunting and destruction of machines. Players use the Pullcaster to climb onto machines after destroying a specific part, allowing for devastating strikes and trap placement.
- help_outline Is the game free-to-play?The game will offer 'Free play within one seamless world.' The developers have not explicitly detailed the monetization model beyond this.