Guerrilla Games Moves on From the Killzone Franchise

If a new Killzone title ever emerges from Sony in the future, it's unlikely to come from the original developer, Guerrilla Games. After the release of Killzone: Shadow Fall on the PS4, the studio shifted its focus to the Horizon series, a decision that appears to be final.

Guerrilla Games' art director, Roy Postma, mentioned in an interview that the team was "done with it" when it came to Killzone. In fact, the studio intentionally moved in the opposite direction with the vibrant world of Horizon compared to the darker tones of Killzone. Postma explained that this shift was deliberate, telling The Washington Post: "As a studio, we needed to refresh the palette... it was, by choice, the opposite of Killzone."

Postma’s comments came during an interview about LEGO Horizon Adventures, revealing that LEGO approached Sony after the release of the Tallneck LEGO set.

Reflecting on the transition from the gritty world of Killzone to the colorful, post-apocalyptic setting of Horizon, Postma said, "I think the themes in this story — like having a found family and finding your place in the world — are relatable for all ages."

Guerrilla Games developed Killzone titles between 2004 and 2013, releasing five entries across four consoles. Fans have speculated about a possible Killzone revival, especially with Sony's recent focus on live-service games, but nothing has materialized. Instead, Sony launched and quickly pulled Concord, while finding success with Helldivers 2 earlier this year. Upcoming live-service titles include Fairgame$ from Haven Studio and Bungie’s Marathon.