LEGO Horizon Adventures Brings PlayStation's Horizon Series to Nintendo Switch in Landmark Collaboration

In a surprising turn for the gaming industry, LEGO Horizon Adventures is set to launch on the Nintendo Switch, marking the first time PlayStation’s acclaimed Horizon franchise will appear on a Nintendo platform.

Developed by Guerrilla Games in partnership with Sony Interactive Entertainment and LEGO, this family-friendly spin on the best-selling Horizon series was officially unveiled during Summer Game Fest 2024 and is scheduled for a holiday 2024 release.

Originally a flagship PlayStation IP, the Horizon franchise gained worldwide popularity with Horizon Zero Dawn and its sequel Horizon Forbidden West, celebrated for their expansive open worlds and the iconic protagonist, Aloy.

The upcoming LEGO Horizon Adventures reimagines these adventures through the accessible, whimsical lens of LEGO, opening the door to a broader audience—especially on the Nintendo Switch, renowned for its appeal to both veteran and new gamers. According to a feature by Kotaku, Tim Symons, franchise development lead producer at Guerrilla Games—and a former Product Development Manager at Nintendo of Europe—addressed the possibility of deeper collaboration between PlayStation and Nintendo IPs.

While reflecting on the Switch release, Symons remarked that collaborating with Nintendo on something like a Super Smash Bros.

crossover would be exciting, stating, “If Nintendo wants to invite us, let me know.” While this does not confirm any upcoming integrations, it underscores the positive sentiment toward future crossovers. Historically, Nintendo has guarded its intellectual properties closely.

Yet, Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate has featured unexpected third-party crossovers, including characters from franchises like Minecraft and NieR:Automata.

Though Aloy’s addition to Smash Bros.

remains speculative, the presence of LEGO Horizon Adventures on Switch signals a willingness for cross-platform innovation that could pave the way for further collaborations. Players got their first hands-on experience with LEGO Horizon Adventures at Summer Game Fest 2024, with early reactions noting the game’s approachable entry point into the Horizon universe and its playful reimagining of beloved characters and settings.

The release on Nintendo Switch later this year will make one of PlayStation’s most recognizable properties accessible to Nintendo’s global player base, reinforcing a growing trend of major IPs expanding beyond their original hardware. As the holidays approach, LEGO Horizon Adventures stands as a landmark title that could redefine cross-platform relations between Sony and Nintendo.

Fans and industry observers alike will be watching closely to see how this partnership might evolve—and whether icons like Aloy could someday share the stage with Mario, Link, and Samus in Super Smash Bros. LEGO Horizon Adventures launches on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC this holiday season.

Stay tuned for updates on this groundbreaking collaboration.

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