If you’ve been wining about the lack of horse-related games, well, things are about to change. We’ve got a new announcement for a game that will change the entire industry! That’s a bold statement. There is a good reason for that. Have you seen the newly announced game called “Horses 2025”? The cinematic trailer was incredible, and it featured some incredible scenes where the graphics were indistinguishable from reality. We are talking about a game where the horse’s visuals and mechanics are 10x better than Red Dead Redemption 2, and those are some big words.
Although it is too early to tell whether the game will actually look like that, cinematic trailers are known for showing a false perspective of the game that is different than the actual gameplay. But even if the game looks worse, horse lovers will still appreciate a new big horse racing game, especially since there aren’t many great titles you can play at the moment. Let’s dive deeper and find out more about what Horses 2025 will offer.
What Exactly is “Horses 2025”?
Horses 2025 is an upcoming horse simulation game that will launch on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, with a scheduled release in February 2026 (with 1 year delay). Developed by Md Adnan Hossain, we are talking about a game that promises to deliver the most realistic horse-riding and care experience that we’ve ever seen. If you’ve seen the cinematic trailer, you are definitely impressed, especially after seeing the first-person riding motion with beautiful graphics.
Now, will the game actually look like that? There is a small chance, but all indicators point in a different direction. We will talk more about this later in the article. We still don’t have many details about the game, but it seems like it would be centered around horse care. Players will be able to take care of their horses by feeding them, washing them, grooming them, and even forming emotional bonds with them.
There will be training sessions with jumping courses, time trials, and casual rides in nature. Horses will also develop their own temperaments based on how players treat them. Maybe the game will also feature horse racing and betting, which would be incredible if it were this realistic. But until then, we can stay with our real-world races and enjoy each TwinSpires horse betting tournament. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, let’s dive deeper and see if this game is the real deal.
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Is “Horses 2025” The Real Deal?
Now let’s address the elephant in the room. We have a cinematic trailer of a game that looks like it came from another world, from an unknown game developer, with no proof of gameplay and 1-year delay. Seems really suspicious. Also, the cinematic trailer is kind of confusing. It seems like the developers used stock footage rather than actual gameplay, and that’s never a good sign. But the biggest shock to the gaming community was the promotional images that the developer used, where in most of them we can see traces of AI, meaning that the images are not from the game, but an AI-generated fairytale.
On top of that, we have Md Adnan Hossain, who isn’t a well-known name in the gaming industry. So, despite seeing the cinematic trailer that caught the attention of many horse fans, the game comes with plenty of red flags.
Originally, “Horses 2025” was expected to be released in 2025. After all, that is where the name comes from, but it has now been pushed to 2026. While delays are common in the gaming industry (looking at you, Cyberpunk 2077), the lack of substantial gameplay footage makes it hard to tell whether the game is actually in development or if it’s just an empty promise. Alice Ruppert, a horse gaming expert from The Mane Quest, has publicly warned players to be cautious, stating that the game’s marketing strategy seems misleading.
What Can We Expect From the Gameplay?
Let’s just say that this game is legit, and it actually comes out even more beautiful than the stock footage we’ve seen. Will you be playing? This shouldn’t be that surprising, after all, we’ve seen many small game developers that ‘wowed’ us plenty of times, maybe this is another case where we will be positively rewarded.
But the visuals are just part of the problem. We also have realistic animations, open-world design, and customization. We still don’t have much information about this game, and we just have to wait and see.
Should You Be Excited or Cautious?
At this stage, we’d recommend cautious optimism. If “Horses 2025” delivers on its promises, it could be a fantastic game for horse lovers. But if the warning signs are anything to go by, we might be looking at something more disappointing than a horse that refuses to jump a simple hurdle.
It’s best to wait for official gameplay footage before getting too excited. If there is still no real gameplay shown by late 2025, skepticism is warranted.
