Guide: Horizon Hunters Gathering Closed Beta: Start Times, How to Play, and What’s Included

Horizon Hunters Gathering, a new online co-op game from the creators of Horizon Zero Dawn, is expected to launch later this year. Players might have a chance to play it before the official release if they’re selected for early access.

We’re about to start a closed beta test, letting players try out the multiplayer version of Horizon. If you want to learn about the Horizon Hunters Gathering beta, you’ve come to the right place – we’ll cover everything you need to know.

When Does the Horizon Hunters Gathering Closed Beta Start?

The closed beta for Horizon Hunters Gathering will last for four days, starting on

Invincible VS’s open beta begins on Friday 22nd May and concludes on Monday 25th May.

We don’t have exact times yet, but we’ll update this guide as soon as we do.

How Do You Join the Horizon Hunters Gathering Closed Beta?

To join the closed beta test for Horizon Hunters Gathering, you need to register for the PlayStation Beta Program.

Log in to your PlayStation account and follow the instructions in the link provided. If you’re chosen, you’ll be able to participate in the beta test.

Not everyone who registers is guaranteed a spot. We’ll let you know if you’ve been selected closer to the event date by sending out invitations.

On What Platforms Is the Horizon Hunters Gathering Closed Beta Playable?

You can now play the Horizon Hunters Gathering closed beta on both PlayStation 5 and PC through Steam, and players on both platforms can play together!

What’s Included in the Horizon Hunters Gathering Closed Beta?

The Horizon Hunters Gathering closed beta lets you try out multiple characters and game modes, offering a preview of the complete game experience.

Characters

You’ll be able to play as five characters, each with different specialities and weapon types:

  • Axle
  • Rem
  • Sun
  • Shadow
  • Ensa

Modes

There are two main modes available to play in the Horizon Hunters Gathering closed beta:

  • Machine Incursion: fight enemy machines, build up your character, and fight a big boss at the end
  • Cauldron Descent: work through a series of combat rooms and other challenges as you descend towards a large machine at the bottom

On top of that, users will be able to check out a few other bits and pieces.

  • Episode: you’ll be able to check out an Episode, which is one of the game’s story missions
  • The Gathering: you can check out the Gathering, which is the game’s social hub where you can meet with other players

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2026-05-12 14:37