Horizon Hunters Gathering: Everything You Need To Know

Published: Feb 06, 2026, 12:07 am Updated: Feb 06, 2026, 12:09 am

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Primary Subject: Horizon Hunters Gathering (PS5 & PC)
Key Update: Guerrilla Games has officially unveiled Horizon Hunters Gathering, a three-player co-op action game.
Status: Confirmed
Last Verified: February 5, 2026
Quick Answer: Horizon Hunters Gathering is a co-op spinoff coming to PS5 and PC (likely in 2027) featuring crossplay, roguelike modes, and a playtest in late February 2026.

Many gaming fans may call the Horizon franchise an industry plant, but there's a reason (40 million reasons to be more precise) Sony keeps banking on the IP, with Horizon Hunters Gathering the latest project within the game's universe.

First revealed on February 5, 2026, Horizon is a multiplayer-focused third-person action game, one that ditches Horizon's realism in favor of a more vibrant color palette and cartoony-vibe that might turn off fans, but it's a welcomed breath of fresh air for a few more.

Guerrilla Games confirmed the game still has a long way to go before release; however, an upcoming playtesting period will give fans a glimpse into what they can expect when it eventually launches. In the meantime, I'll break down everything we know about Horizon Hunters Gathering.

Horizon Hunters Gathering Release Date & Platforms

At the time of writing, there's no estimated release date for Horizon Hunters Gathering. We do know that the game is being developed by Guerrilla Games for PlayStation 5 and PC.

Considering that the developers state the game is still in somewhat early development, we can predict Hunters Gathering won't be released this year. Even if it was ready for a late 2026 launch, we doubt the devs want to get it out the door anywhere near Grand Theft Auto 6.

So, an educated release timeframe would be early 2027 if we're being optimistic.

Does It Have Crossplay?

Yes, Horizon Hunters Gathering will have crossplay between PS5 and PC.

It will also have cross-progression if you're using the same PlayStation account to play across both platforms.

Horizon Hunters Gathering Gameplay & Modes

Horizon Hunters Gathering is a three-player cooperative action game that has dynamic action setpieces against giant Machine creatures. Think of it in the vein of Monster Hunter or Elden Ring: Nightrein.

Each playable hunter has unique weapons and skills as well as a progressing tree that will let you craft unique builds on the go, ensuring replayability is excellent. I recommend you check the developer deep dive to see the game in action.

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The game will initially ship with two modes, with more possible being announced in the coming months.

Machine Incursion: a high-intensity mission where waves of machines pour out from underground gateways, led by a boss
Cauldron Descent: a longer, multi-stage trial in which ever-changing rooms. It's essentially a roguelike.

How To Sign Up For The Horizon Hunters Gathering Playtest

If you want to play the Horizon Hunters Gathering playtest happening at the end of February, simply sign up for the PlayStation Beta Program.

If you've registered for previous playtests, you may already be signed up, so double-check. More information regarding the small playtest will be shared in the coming weeks.