New Intel Suggests Horizon Hunters Gathering Is Bad News for Horizon 3

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PlayStation recently revealed a new Horizon game, but it wasn’t the sequel fans expected. Horizon Hunters Gathering is a cooperative action game developed by Guerrilla, and there’s no word yet on when it will be released. This game marks a significant shift for the series, moving from a primarily single-player experience to a multiplayer one. Many players are now wondering what this means for the future of Horizon 3, and the news might not be what they hoped for.

Following the announcement of Horizon Hunters Gathering, fans have been curious about what this means for the next main Horizon game. While there have been a few spin-off titles recently, it’s been a while since the original Horizon Zero Dawn came out in 2022. With another multiplayer game, Horizon Steel Frontiers, also in development, it looks like the franchise might be prioritizing multiplayer experiences in the coming years. Industry expert Jason Schreier has hinted that we likely won’t see Horizon 3 for a long time.

The Horizon Team Reportedly Focused on Horizon Hunters Gathering Over Next Main Installment

Gaming journalist Jason Schreier, from Bloomberg, recently shared the trailer for Horizon Hunters Gathering and offered some initial reactions. This prompted Horizon fans to ask him about the game and what Guerrilla Games has planned for the future of the Horizon series. His answer to one question suggests we might not see or hear anything about Horizon 3 for quite a while – possibly several years.

A Bluesky user asked Jason Schreier if the new co-op action game was being developed by a team separate from the one working on Horizon 3. Schreier responded that most of the studio is currently focused on this project, which is understood to be Horizon Hunters Gathering. This suggests the co-op game is currently Guerrilla’s main priority, contrary to some fans’ belief that it was being handled by a smaller team.

I believe most of the studio is on this

— Jason Schreier (@jasonschreier.bsky.social) 2026-02-07T17:49:41.286Z

If the majority of Guerrilla’s team is currently working on Horizon Hunters Gathering, development of Horizon 3 is likely stalled. Since we don’t have a release date for the co-op game, it’s uncertain whether it will come out this year or later, potentially pushing Horizon 3‘s release further back than previously expected. This is concerning for fans hoping Horizon 3 would follow closely after the co-op game. However, it’s important to remember this information isn’t definitive; the source states it’s their belief, not a confirmed fact, that the Horizon 3 team is primarily focused on Hunters Gathering.

Fans of the Horizon series are getting two new games, but they’re quite different from the single-player adventures of the first two titles. While this might mean a delay for Horizon 3, these new games—an online multiplayer RPG called Horizon Steel Frontiers and a co-op focused game, Horizon Hunters Gathering—are sparking debate. Some players are thrilled about these new ways to experience the Horizon universe, while others hope the series will return to its roots.

Okay, so Guerrilla hasn’t given us any dates yet for Horizon Hunters Gathering. And NCSoft’s working on Horizon Steel Frontiers, but that doesn’t have a release date either. Honestly, as a Horizon fan, it feels like we’re waiting on a lot – we don’t even have a clue when Horizon 3 might drop! It’s a bit frustrating, but hopefully we’ll get some news soon.

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2026-02-07 23:15