One of the most anticipated upcoming events is the closed beta of the multiplayer game based on the Horizon universe, scheduled from February 27 to March 1. This test will give players the opportunity to experience three characters: Rem, Sun, and Axle, through two game modes, Machine Incursion and Cauldron Descent.
It overlaps with the launch of the Marathon beta
However, this release coincides with the server test for Marathon, another title in development that could divide players’ attention. The Horizon beta not only faces this challenge but also follows a historical pattern in which franchise titles have competed with other popular games at their launches. The first was released alongside The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, while Forbidden West was overshadowed by Elden Ring.
This coincidence of dates raises the question of the players’ ability to focus on both events, given that both are developed by studios under the same owner, Sony. Managing consumer attention may be key to the success of each, and the reception of Horizon’s new multiplayer approach generates some uncertainty among fans, who may not be ready for such a drastic change.
The beta will include a hub known as The Gathering, which will allow players to coordinate matches and find teammates. This approach could be promising, although the imminent competition between Horizon and Marathon presents a complicated context. As the beta weekend approaches, players will have plenty to explore and evaluate, ensuring an intense and exciting experience in the realm of video games.
