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Hunt machines and collect resources for your tribe in Horizon Steel Frontiers. Read on to learn how it plays, what it's about, and everything else we know so far.
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Horizon Steel Frontiers Gameplay
Horizon Steel Frontiers is an action MMORPG centered on a co-op hunting loop similar to the Monster Hunter series, where players track and defeat colossal machines in a persistent shared world, then harvest components to craft superior gear and weapons for their next hunt. It is built around cooperation and strategy for large-scale raids and potentially competitive PvP engagements against rival player tribes (such as the Nora, Tenakth, and Oseram).
Combat has been re-engineered for the MMORPG genre, now heavily emphasizing dynamic melee combat with customizable weapons like swords and dual blades, coupled with the tactical use of ranged weapons for hitting machine weak points.
A new key mechanic is the Pullcaster (grappling hook), which allows players to quickly close the distance to a damaged machine, climb onto it, and place status-inflicting traps. Players will face escalating challenges, including challenging machines and cooperative Cauldrons (large-scale dungeons) that require coordinated team strategies.
Horizon Steel Frontiers Story Plot
Horizon Steel Frontiers is set in the mysterious new region known as the Deadlands, an expansive frontier inspired by the landscapes of Arizona and New Mexico, which acts as the game's shared, persistent MMORPG world. Players create their own fully customizable "Machine Hunter" who must survive and thrive in this perilous environment.
The overarching story premise centers on the constant conflict and cooperation necessary in a world where players share the frontier with thousands of others while battling enormous, iconic mechanical creatures. This player-driven narrative is fueled by faction-based gameplay, as hunters align with one of the major tribes—such as the Nora, Tenakth, Utaru, or Oseram—to complete missions, vie for control over precious resources, and sometimes engage in competition or open conflict with rival tribes.
At its core, the game seeks to expand the franchise's themes by creating unscripted, dynamic moments of both teamwork and rivalry, all while exploring the continued tension and search for balance between humanity, nature, and technology.
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