Sony and Guerrilla Games are holding another closed test for their co-op action game, Horizon Hunters Gathering, from May 22nd to 25th. You can sign up to participate now through the PlayStation website.
The next update includes two new playable hunters, a story-driven experience, increased challenge, a brand-new location to explore, and helpful Training Modules to get you started.
Here are the details:
New Playtest in May
We’re excited to announce another closed playtest from May 22nd to 25th! Whether you’d like to play again, weren’t able to join the first time, or simply want to try the game yourself, we welcome you to participate.
Similar to the previous test, you’ll be able to play the game on both PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. To sign up, you must register through the PlayStation Beta Program – this applies to both platforms. If the registration link isn’t working, please sign in to PlayStation.com first, then try the link again.
We’ve been listening to your feedback, and we’ve made a ton of changes based on what you told us – we’ll share all the details on those soon! But that’s not all – get ready for a whole heap of new stuff to discover in the game!
- Two New Hunters – Aside from Rem, Sun, and Axle (who have each received improvements.), you can now get to know Ensa; a charismatic Oseram smuggler with a mercenary past. Or the mysterious Shadow, a Carja covert operative who commands a fearsome Stalker machine. We will be sharing a little more about them in the coming weeks.
- A Playable Episode – Episodes play a central role in the game’s narrative campaign by introducing new mysteries, characters, and mechanics. Pick your Hunter, ready up, and head into the wilds to save Ashwater Valley from a horde of machines.
- Added Difficulty – Two familiar game modes return with higher stakes than ever, as the war against the machines continues to ravage the wilds:
- Machine Incursion – A high-intensity mission where waves of machines pour out from underground gateways, led by a formidable boss. To make things more interesting and encourage you to return for an even greater challenge, we’ve added two additional difficulty modes: Hard and Merciless. We dare all Hunters to try and beat a Thunderjaw and a Ravager at the same time…
- Cauldron Descent – A longer, multi-stage trial pushing Hunters to their limits, from brutal machine encounters to hidden doors that promise power and reward for teams prepared to open them. Coordination and teamwork with other Hunters here are key to success, and our second playtest features even more challenging rooms to explore.
- New Region – Travel to Breakers’ Bounty, featuring dense jungles and ravaged ruins bordering a scorching desert home to dangerous machines, in order to save the Oseram and stop the incursion. You’ll also still have access to Devil’s Thirst, and of course the Gathering: the central social space where you can meet other players, build your loadout, and customize your camp.
- Play Your Way – Training Modules have been added to improve general onboarding for the game and its systems. For players wanting to master the hunt in Solo Mode, Hunter NPCs will be available for this playtest during Episode or Machine Incursion modes. These NPCs (either Rem, Sun, or Axle) offer battle assists where possible or can automatically fill an empty spot on a three-player team.
Just a reminder that Horizon Hunters Gathering is still being developed. We’re doing early playtests with small groups so we can focus on the most important parts of the game and use your feedback to make it even better. We learn a lot from each test, and this one is proving to be valuable as well. Thank you to everyone who has shared their honest opinions!
Get ready for more exciting updates about our upcoming game! Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing playtest details on our Hunters Gathering Discord server and social media, so be sure to check those channels for the latest news.
Watch a new set of trailers below.
Closed Test #2 Teaser Trailer
Closed Test #2 PC Features Trailer
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2026-05-05 15:16