Guerrilla has revealed a new chapter in the Horizon universe: Horizon Hunters Gathering, in development for both PlayStation 5 and PC, with cross-play and cross-progression support. 

Horizon Hunters Gathering is a cooperative action game that lets three players team up as heroic Hunters to protect a world under threat from deadly machines. Combat is tactical, reactive, and deeply skill-based, building on the tactical precision of the Horizon games while embracing the dynamics of team play. 

The foundation of Horizon Hunters Gathering centers on challenging, replayable hunts. So far, two game modes have been revealed: 

• Machine Incursion: A high-intensity mission in which waves of machines pour out from underground gateways, led by a formidable boss. 
• Cauldron Descent: A longer, multi-stage trial where ever-changing rooms push Hunters to their limits, from brutal machine encounters to hidden doors that promise power and rewards for teams prepared to open them.

Both modes will be available in an upcoming closed playtest through the PlayStation Beta Program on PS5 and PC. 

In Horizon Hunters Gathering, players choose from a roster of uniquely skilled Hunters, each with distinct melee or ranged playstyles and weapons, and select Hunter roles further embedded with a rogue-lite perk system to craft the build that best suits your style and your team. 

These Hunters have their own motivations and secrets that tie into a larger story about the world of Horizon. The game features a narrative campaign that will introduce new mysteries, characters, and threats, but it’s under wraps for now. What Guerrilla is saying though is that Horizon Hunters Gathering is fully canon, and the story will continue past launch.

As players hunt dangerous machines in the wilds, they’ll travel through a range of environments that bring missions and stories to life. Each location offers its own atmosphere, challenges, and opportunities for teams to explore and master together. 

Between missions, players return to Hunters Gathering, a vibrant social hub where they can connect, prepare, and celebrate victories together. Here, players can customize Hunters, visit vendors, upgrade gear, and team up for their next adventure. 

The first, small-scale closed playtest arrives at the end of February. Players can sign up via the PlayStation Beta Program and mark their interest in any future Horizon Hunters Gathering playtest on PC or PS5. 

Check out the video that was released to coincide with this announcement and tell us what you think. Are you excited for this new take on the Horizon franchise?