Guerrilla Reveals Horizon Hunters Gathering, a New Co-Op Chapter in the Horizon Universe
will take placeGuerrilla has officially unveiled a bold new entry in its acclaimed sci-fi franchise: Horizon Hunters Gathering. Currently in development for PlayStation 5 and PC, the game supports cross-play and cross-progression, bringing Horizon’s machine-hunting thrills into a focused three-player cooperative experience.
Rather than a solo journey, Hunters Gathering is built around teamwork. Three Hunters join forces to protect a world under siege, blending Horizon’s trademark tactical precision with reactive, skill-based combat designed for coordinated play.
Tactical Co-Op Built on Replayable Hunts
At its core, Horizon Hunters Gathering is about challenging, repeatable hunts that reward mastery and smart coordination. Guerrilla has revealed two modes so far, each offering a distinct cooperative challenge.
Machine Incursion
A high-intensity mission where waves of machines erupt from underground gateways, culminating in a powerful boss encounter. Positioning, crowd control, and role synergy are key to survival.
Cauldron Descent
A longer, multi-stage trial set within ever-changing rooms. Teams face escalating machine threats, environmental hazards, and hidden doors that offer powerful rewards for Hunters prepared to unlock them.
Both modes will be playable during an upcoming closed playtest via the PlayStation Beta Program on PS5 and PC.
Choose Your Hunter, Craft Your Build
Players select from a roster of uniquely skilled Hunters, each specializing in distinct melee or ranged playstyles and weapons. Roles are further shaped by a rogue-lite perk system, allowing teams to craft builds that complement each other and adapt to the hunt at hand.
Beyond mechanics, these Hunters are characters in their own right. Each has personal motivations and secrets that tie into a larger narrative set within the Horizon world.
A Canon Story That Grows Over Time
Guerrilla confirmed that Horizon Hunters Gathering is fully canon. While details of the narrative campaign remain under wraps, the studio has made it clear that the story will introduce new mysteries, characters, and threats and that it will continue beyond launch.
This approach positions the game as a living chapter in the Horizon timeline rather than a standalone spin-off.
Explore Diverse Environments Together
As teams track dangerous machines across the wilds, they will travel through a variety of environments, each with its own atmosphere, challenges, and tactical opportunities. These locations are designed to be learned and mastered together, reinforcing the cooperative focus at every step.
Hunters Gathering Hub
Between missions, players return to Hunters Gathering, a shared social hub that acts as the heart of the experience. Here, players can:
- Customize Hunters
- Visit vendors
- Upgrade gear
- Form parties and plan the next hunt
- Celebrate victories with teammates
It is a space designed to keep the community connected between battles.
Closed Playtest Coming Soon
The first small-scale closed playtest will take place at the end of February. Players can sign up through the PlayStation Beta Program and register interest for future tests on both PS5 and PC.
For those wanting a closer look, Guerrilla has also released a YouTube video offering deeper insight into the game’s design and vision.
Guerrilla Expands the Horizon Legacy
Known for pushing technical and artistic boundaries with franchises like Killzone and Horizon, Guerrilla continues that tradition here. From Horizon Zero Dawn to Horizon Forbidden West, the studio has consistently evolved its worlds, and Horizon Hunters Gathering represents a confident step into cooperative play.
It is a familiar universe seen through a new lens, one built for teamwork, challenge, and shared triumph.