Today, PlayStation and Guerrilla formally announced Horizon Hunters Gathering: a new, co-op game in the Horizon universe. Courtesy of the PlayStation Blog, here are all the initial details on this new adventure.
Horizon Hunters Gathering is a cooperative action game (developed by Guerrilla for PS5 and PC) that lets up to 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 around challenging and replayable hunts (two of which were shown today): Machine Incursion, a high-intensity mission where waves of machines pour out from underground gateways, led by a formidable boss; and Cauldron Descent, a longer, multi-stage trial in which ever-changing rooms push Hunters to their limits, from brutal machine encounters to hidden doors that promise power and reward for teams prepared to open them.
Both modes will be available in the upcoming closed playtest through the PlayStation Beta Program on PS5 and PC (you can sign up here).
In Horizon Hunters Gathering, you 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 personal struggles, which comes together in new stories we want to tell in the world of Horizon. The game has a narrative campaign which will introduce new mysteries, characters, and threats, but Guerrilla is keeping it under wraps for now aside from the fact that they are promising continued content additions over time.
As you hunt dangerous machines in the wilds, you’ll travel through a range of environments that bring missions and stories to life. Each location offers its own atmosphere, challenges, and opportunities for your team to explore and master together.
Between missions, you’ll return to Hunters Gathering: a vibrant social hub where players can connect, prepare, and celebrate victories together. Here, you can customize your Hunters, visit vendors, upgrade gear, and team up for your next adventure.
To stay up to date on Hunters Gathering, you can join the new, official Discord here.
