Horizon 3 does not currently have an official release date, and the next mainline Horizon game appears to still be years away.
Guerrilla Games has previously confirmed that Aloy’s story will continue, but a recent report says only a small team at the studio is currently planning the next single-player Horizon game while much of Guerrilla’s attention remains on Horizon Hunters Gathering.
That makes earlier speculation about a 2027 release increasingly unlikely.
Is Horizon 3 Confirmed?
Guerrilla Games has not formally announced a game called Horizon 3, nor has Sony revealed a title, trailer or release window for the next mainline entry.
However, the studio has made it clear that Aloy’s story is not finished.
In a 2023 update discussing Guerrilla’s future, the studio said it was expanding the Horizon universe with “Aloy’s next adventure” alongside its online project.
That wording effectively confirmed plans for another major story featuring Aloy, even if the game itself has still not been officially unveiled.
The ending of Horizon Forbidden West and its Burning Shores expansion also leaves clear narrative room for the series to continue.
What Is the Horizon 3 Release Date?
There is currently no official Horizon 3 release date.
Recent reporting suggests players may be waiting considerably longer than initially expected.
Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier reported in August 2026 that only a small team at Guerrilla has been planning the next single-player Horizon title and that the game remains years away from completion.
That makes a release in 2026 impossible and significantly weakens previous speculation surrounding a 2027 launch.
At this stage, Sony and Guerrilla have not announced even a release year.
Why Is Horizon 3 Taking So Long?
One major reason appears to be Guerrilla’s focus on another Horizon project.
The studio officially announced Horizon Hunters Gathering in February 2026, a three-player cooperative action game built around hunting machines as a team.
The project has become one of Guerrilla’s major development efforts, while the next traditional single-player Horizon game appears to remain at an earlier stage.
Earlier reporting in 2026 also suggested that most of Guerrilla was working on Hunters Gathering rather than a full production team developing Horizon 3.
That would explain why the gap between Horizon Forbidden West and its eventual sequel may become much longer than the five-year wait between Horizon Zero Dawn and Forbidden West.
Could Horizon 3 Be a PS6 Game?
It is possible, but Sony has not confirmed Horizon 3 for PS6.
If the next single-player Horizon game really remains several years from completion, its development timeline could overlap with Sony’s next console generation.
That has naturally led to speculation that Horizon 3 could launch on PlayStation 6, or potentially as a cross-generation title.
For now, however, any claim that Horizon 3 is definitely a PS6 game should be treated as speculation.
Neither Sony nor Guerrilla has announced platforms for the project.
What Happened to the Rumored 2027 Horizon 3 Release?
A 2027 release had previously appeared plausible because of the gap between earlier games in the series.
Horizon Zero Dawn launched in 2017, followed by Horizon Forbidden West in 2022. Another five-year development cycle would have placed the third mainline game around 2027.
But current information no longer supports assuming the series will follow that pattern.
The latest reporting indicates that the next single-player game is still far from completion, making a 2027 launch increasingly difficult to reconcile with its reported development status.
Until Guerrilla announces a release window, any specific year should be viewed as an estimate rather than confirmed information.
What Is Guerrilla Working on Before Horizon 3?
Guerrilla’s currently announced project is Horizon Hunters Gathering.
The game is designed around tactical three-player co-op combat, allowing players to team up and hunt machines using different characters and abilities.
It is separate from the traditional single-player adventures led by Aloy.
The Horizon universe has also expanded beyond the main games through projects such as Horizon Call of the Mountain and the mobile-first MMORPG Horizon Steel Frontiers.
For players waiting specifically for another large single-player adventure, though, Horizon 3 remains the most anticipated unanswered question.
Will Aloy Return in Horizon 3?
Everything currently known points toward Aloy remaining central to the next mainline Horizon story.
Guerrilla itself described its future plans as including “Aloy’s next adventure,” strongly indicating that her story will continue after Horizon Forbidden West.
The studio has not revealed the plot of the next game, so details about its setting, characters and gameplay remain unknown.
Horizon 3 Release Date – Current Status
As things stand:
- Horizon 3 has not been formally announced
- There is no confirmed release date
- Guerrilla has confirmed plans for Aloy’s next adventure
- A small team is reportedly planning the next single-player Horizon game
- The project is reportedly still years away from completion
- Horizon Hunters Gathering is currently a major focus for Guerrilla
- A 2027 release now appears increasingly unlikely
- PS6 speculation remains unconfirmed
For now, players hoping for Horizon 3 should expect a longer wait than originally anticipated.
We will update this page when Sony or Guerrilla Games provides an official announcement, release window, title or trailer.
Horizon 3 FAQ
Is Horizon 3 officially confirmed?
Guerrilla has confirmed that Aloy will have another adventure, although Sony has not yet formally announced a game titled Horizon 3.
Does Horizon 3 have a release date?
No. Horizon 3 currently has no official release date or release year.
Will Horizon 3 release in 2027?
A 2027 launch has been speculated in the past, but recent reporting that the game remains years away makes that window increasingly unlikely.
Is Horizon 3 coming to PS6?
Possibly, but this has not been confirmed. Its reported development timeline has led to speculation about a PS6 release.
What is Horizon Hunters Gathering?
Horizon Hunters Gathering is Guerrilla Games’ announced three-player cooperative Horizon game. It is a separate project from the next single-player Horizon title.
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