What is Project Skyline?
Project Skyline is the latest project by renowned publisher NCSoft, known for their work on the popular game Guild Wars. It is a full-fledged MMORPG running on the Unreal Engine 5 and being developed for both PC and mobile devices. Whether it will also be available on the PS5 is currently unclear.
What do we know so far about Project Skyline?
Many pieces of information about Project Skyline come from job postings and resumes found online. Apparently, development work on the game started as early as 2021 under the codename "Project H". Interestingly, the logo of Project Skyline bears a strong resemblance to the logo of the game Horizon, leading to speculation.
More Details about Project Skyline
Currently, around 140 people are reportedly working on Project Skyline. The game's release is expected to follow the release of NCSoft's mobile game Aion 2, which is planned for 2024/2025. A job advertisement for Project Skyline emphasizes the priority of "fun and systematic gameplay" and "freedom" over "simple pattern recognition."
The rumor mill surrounding Project Skyline was fueled by the announcement of a strategic partnership between NCSoft and Sony in November 2023. The goal of this partnership is to expand beyond the console and extend PlayStation's reach to a wider audience.
Will Project Skyline be a success?
Although the main game Horizon was well-received by many players, there were also criticisms, particularly regarding the quests and combat. Whether Project Skyline can improve on these weaknesses remains to be seen. Regardless, we are excited to learn more about this exciting new game!
Conclusion
Project Skyline has definitely piqued our interest. With NCSoft as the publisher, there is a good chance that we can expect a high-quality MMORPG. We will continue to keep an eye on the development of Project Skyline and keep you updated here!
