With a Bungie Veteran at Guerrilla, Horizon’s Live Service Future Looks Brighter Than Before

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With a Bungie Veteran at Guerrilla, Horizon’s Live Service Future Looks Brighter Than Before

The announcement that Horizon could be heading into the realm of live service has been met with a mix of excitement and skepticism from fans. While the series has been praised for its single-player experience, the idea of adding live-service elements has left many confused.

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Fans wonder if this shift is driven more by a desire for profit (Sony’s aim to tap into live service games) than a genuine evolution of the franchise. However, the game’s future has just become a lot more promising as Guerrilla Games has recently welcomed Chris Proctor, a former Bungie designer.

How Proctor’s expertise will shape Horizon‘s live-service future

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For those who don’t know, Chris Proctor’s time at Bungie, spanning over five years, has left a long-lasting mark on Destiny 2’s weapon systems. Not only was he instrumental in designing some of the most beloved weapons, but he also ensured the balance and progression of the game.

His contributions made sure that each weapon felt unique and satisfying to use, which became a key factor in the game’s ongoing success. Before his time at Bungie, Proctor even worked on the Halo series, so he certainly has the pedigree.

A month ago, when he announced his departure from Bungie, players were shocked and wondered where he would go next. Recently, through his

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account, he revealed that he joined Guerrilla Games as Design Director for the Horizon Online Project.

Proctor’s vast experience has refined his skills in managing multiplayer ecosystems and crafting gameplay systems that engage players long-term. These are the skills that will directly benefit Guerrilla as it looks to enhance the game’s live service elements.

Incorporating a multiplayer aspect into Horizon is a risky endeavor, even with Proctor. But with his extensive background in live service games, he’s at least well-equipped to guide the studio in the right direction.

Guerrilla’s ambitious plans for Horizon

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It’s been no secret that Sony has been trying to find its footing in the live service space. While Helldivers 2 was a success (though the company tried to ruin that as well), its biggest failure came with Concord, which made the company even question its future plans.

Now, with Guerrilla Games ramping up its focus on live-service elements, it seems like multiple projects are in the works. A Horizon multiplayer game has been rumored for some time (with some even suggesting that it got canceled).

With his help, Guerrilla can strike the right balance between the studio’s rich narrative history and the demands of live-service mechanics. Despite the promise of Proctor’s involvement, the live-service model is not without its challenges.

Destiny 2 itself has faced several growing pains, from issues with microtransactions to content droughts and balance changes that have frustrated players. Guerrilla Games will need to be cautious as they expand Horizon into a live-service space.

In the end, as fans, we can only hope that the upcoming Horizon multiplayer experience will honor the series’ strong narrative and exploration roots while also offering an engaging and rewarding online component. With Proctor at the helm, there is some hope, at least.

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