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Horizon Hunters Gathering is reportedly being rebuilt from a live-service game into a smaller, story-led multiplayer co-op title by Guerrilla Games, with a December deadline to impress PlayStation, as Sony recalibrates its struggling live-service strategy.
Sony and Guerrilla Games announced a second closed playtest for Horizon Hunters Gathering from May 22–25, playable on PS5 and PC via Steam. The event adds two new hunters, a playable narrative episode, increased difficulty, a new region, and Training Modules, with sign-ups open through the PlayStation Beta Program.
Guerrilla Games confirms Horizon Hunters Gathering is still in development and will run a second closed beta for PS5 and PC (May 22–25) via the PlayStation Beta Program. The test adds two new Hunters, an Episode narrative, and expanded difficulty for key modes, while players can try the new content in single-player with NPC Hunters as the studio uses early playtests to refine the core experience based on feedback from the first test.
Kotaku reports Horizon Zero Dawn 3 isn’t likely soon, with Guerrilla Games prioritizing the multiplayer Horizon Hunters Gathering and moving staff from HZD3 to the online project; a true Aloy adventure could be 3–5 years out (potentially a PS6 era), as Sony leans into live-service and transmedia expansions rather than rushing a mainline sequel.
Sony has announced a State of Play on February 12 that will run for over 60 minutes, offering news, gameplay updates, and announcements from third-party studios, indies, and PlayStation Studios, with possible updates on Insomniac's Wolverine and Guerrilla's online Horizon title Hunters Gathering; the stream will be on YouTube and Twitch.
Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier reports Guerrilla Games is focusing on the PS5/PC co-op title Horizon Hunters Gathering, pushing Horizon 3 years into the future. Guerrilla says Horizon Hunters Gathering is still early in development with sign-ups for early playtests, and Horizon 3 is expected after that—potentially arriving on PS6 rather than PS5.
Sony unveils Horizon Hunters Gathering, a co-op Horizon spin-off for PS5 (and PC) supporting up to three players with premade hunters and a bright, cartoonish art style. While it may offer solo play via bots, fans are debating the live-service direction versus traditional Horizon experiences, with reactions ranging from sold/curious to skeptical. The article notes years of leaks, confirms ongoing development, and includes a poll capturing initial opinions, though no release date is provided.
Horizon Hunters Gathering is Guerrilla’s upcoming co-op action game set in the Horizon universe for PC and PS5, letting up to three players form a team of hunters with unique styles, roguelite perks, a hub for upgrading gear and campsite customization, and two modes—Machine Incursion and Cauldron Descent—alongside a story-driven campaign; it supports cross-play and cross-progression on PS5, but no release date has been announced yet, with small closed playtests planned for February 2026 (sign-ups via PlayHorizonHG and related channels).
Guerrilla and PlayStation announce Horizon Hunters Gathering, a three-player co-op action game set in the Horizon world for PS5 and PC, featuring two modes—Machine Incursion and Cauldron Descent—and a roguelite perk system, with a closed beta planned for PS5 and PC.
Guerrilla Games is launching a small, closed beta for Horizon Hunters Gathering at the end of February on PS5 and PC. Sign up through the PlayStation Beta Program with a PSN account (PC players will need a PSN account to participate). Crossplay and cross-progression require using the same PlayStation account. Registration does not guarantee access, but unsuccessful applicants may get another chance to join later in 2026. You can wishlist the game on PS5 or Steam and join the official Discord for updates.
Guerrilla reveals Horizon Hunters Gathering, a co-op action spin-off for PS5 and PC featuring team-based machine hunting, roguelite perks, multiple modes, a canonical Horizon narrative, cross-play and cross-progression, with the first closed playtest planned for later this month.
Guerrilla and PlayStation announced Horizon Hunters Gathering, a three-player tactical co-op set in the Horizon universe for PC and PS5. Players become Hunters tackling deadly machines across replayable hunts in two modes—Machine Incursion and Cauldron Descent—while a narrative campaign unfolds. A small closed playtest is planned for the end of the month via the PlayStation Beta Program, with future tests on PC or PS5.
Guerrilla Games’ next Horizon entry is a colorful, tactical co-op hunting title for PS5 and PC that supports up to three players (or solo with NPCs), featuring distinct Hunters with unique weapons and a roguelite perk system, a vibrant social hub for prep and upgrades, and a narrative campaign; it will include crossplay and cross-progression, with a February playtest planned, but no release date yet as development is early.