Built forEvery Gamer
From competitive FPS to console RPGs — Horizon VPN gives every setup an edge.
Your ISP Routes You
the Long Way Around
ISPs don't route your traffic on the fastest path — they route it on the cheapest path for them. Add peak-hour throttling and you're playing at 128ms when 22ms is possible.
Horizon VPN's WireGuard tunnel finds a direct, optimised route to our server nearest the game's data center — cutting ISP hops and bypassing throttling simultaneously.
HOW YOUR TRAFFIC IS REROUTED
They Can't Hit What
They Can't Find
Every game session leaks your real IP to servers and other players. That IP is the address malicious players target. When you play through Horizon VPN, everyone sees our VPN IP — not yours.
Play Before Your Region Does.
On Any Server You Want.
Games release in Japan and Australia hours before the West. Beta tests open in specific markets first. Region servers, early access, cheaper pricing — Horizon VPN puts it all in reach.
Japan and South Korea get major titles 12–17 hours before Europe. Australia and NZ are often first globally.
Closed betas often launch in specific regions first. Korean and CN servers host MMO betas before the West.
Competitive games have separate server pools. Play on EU servers from Asia, or US West from Europe.
Argentina, Turkey, and parts of Asia have significantly lower prices. Compare before you buy.
HORIZON VPN GAMING SERVER NETWORK
Every Platform.No Restrictions.
Some platforms are blocked in certain countries, or restrict content by region. Horizon VPN gives you full access everywhere.
Unblock region restrictions on DLC and game availability
Access region-exclusive free game offers
US Game Pass has more titles — get US content from abroad
Access PSN stores in different regions for exclusives
Unblocked in UAE, China, Russia and other restricted markets
Access geo-restricted streams and channel content
Connect to regional servers for all Blizzard titles
Access Japan eShop and region-exclusive content
Best VPN Protocol for Gaming
Protocol choice is the biggest factor after server location. Here's exactly what to use.
Game clients send constant UDP bursts — ISP Deep Packet Inspection identifies the pattern and rate-limits it at peak times. WireGuard wraps these in indistinguishable encrypted packets.
Every Console.
Every Device.
One Horizon VPN account covers all your gaming devices simultaneously — up to 10 connections.
Use WireGuard. Split tunneling keeps voice chat on direct while game traffic goes through VPN.
Install on your router to cover PS5 natively. On PS4, share VPN via a Windows PC hotspot.
Set up Horizon on Windows and share the VPN connection to Xbox via network bridge.
Router install is the cleanest solution. Alternatively share a VPN hotspot from PC or Mac.
Use IKEv2 for mobile — seamless reconnect when switching between Wi-Fi and cellular.
Best for consoles — configure once, protect every device on your network automatically.
Common Questions
Will a VPN actually reduce my ping?
It depends on what's causing high ping. If your ISP throttles gaming traffic or routes you inefficiently, a VPN can cut ping by 50–80%. If latency is purely distance-based, a VPN server closer to the game's data center can help. WireGuard adds less than 2ms overhead.
Can I use Horizon VPN on PS5 or Xbox?
Consoles don't support VPN apps natively. Install Horizon VPN on your router — this protects all devices automatically, including PS5 and Xbox. Alternatively, share a VPN connection from a Windows or Mac via hotspot.
Does a VPN protect me from DDoS attacks?
Yes. When you play through Horizon VPN, your real IP is hidden from all players and servers. Attackers can only see our VPN IP, and our infrastructure has enterprise-grade DDoS mitigation. Attacks hit our network, not your router.
Can I access early game releases with a VPN?
Yes. Games release at midnight local time in each region — Japan and Australia get access 12–17 hours before North America. Connect to a Japan or AU server to play in that region's launch window.
Which server should I use for gaming?
Choose the server closest to the game's data center — not to you. For US East games, use New York or Chicago. For EU servers, use Frankfurt or Amsterdam. For Asian servers, use Tokyo or Singapore. In-app latency pings help identify the fastest option.
Does Horizon VPN work with anti-cheat software?
Yes. Horizon VPN is compatible with VAC, Easy Anti-Cheat, and BattlEye. Using a VPN is not against the ToS of these anti-cheat systems — they monitor your game client, not your network routing.
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