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Multiple outlets report PlayStation/Guerilla has rebooted Horizon Hunters Gathering after negative player feedback and poor reception, including removing or stripping its live-service focus. Coverage also suggests the game is being refocused toward a more traditional co-op experience.

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Key Takeaway Horizon Hunters Gathering is being reworked away from live-service after unfavorable player response, with a pivot toward traditional co-op.
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Guerrilla is reportedly overhauling Horizon Hunters Gathering to make it more of a traditional co-op game

Multiple outlets report PlayStation/Guerilla has rebooted Horizon Hunters Gathering after negative player feedback and poor reception, including removing or stripping its live-service focus. Coverage also suggests the game is being refocused toward a more traditional co-op experience.

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GamesIndustry.biz · 6h ago
Report: Live-service removed from Horizon Hunters Gathering following negative player feedback
Eurogamer · 6h ago
Horizon Hunters Gathering is reportedly no longer a live service game following negative feedback
TechPowerUp · 5h ago
PlayStation's Horizon Hunters Gathering Trimmed Down After Negative Player Feedback
KitGuru · 5h ago
Horizon Hunters Gathering is being rebooted after poor reception
Engadget · 5h ago
Guerrilla is reportedly overhauling Horizon Hunters Gathering to make it more of a traditional co-op game
WCCFTech · 5h ago
PlayStation Strips Live Service From Horizon Hunters Gathering After Failed Playtests Disaster, Signaling Another Costly Retreat in 2026

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  • Guerrilla is reportedly overhauling Horizon Hunters Gathering to make it more of a traditional co-op game Engadget
  • PlayStation's Horizon Hunters Gathering Trimmed Down After Negative Player Feedback TechPowerUp
  • PlayStation Strips Live Service From Horizon Hunters Gathering After Failed Playtests Disaster, Signaling Another Costly Retreat in 2026 WCCFTech
  • Horizon Hunters Gathering is being rebooted after poor reception KitGuru
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PlayStation co-op spin-off Horizon Hunters Gathering is reportedly being overhauled after poor testing feedback | VGC

Guerrilla Games is reportedly stripping out the game’s live service elements…

7h ago Chris Scullion
thegamer.com

Horizon Hunters Gathering Won't Be A Live Service Anymore, It's Claimed

PlayStation has reportedly rebooted Horizon Hunters Gathering following negative player feedback.

6h ago Rhiannon Bevan

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When Does the Horizon Hunters Gathering Closed Beta Start?

The Horizon Hunters Gathering closed beta test takes place over the course of four days. It begins on The open beta begins on Friday 22nd May and concludes on Monday 25th May. Precise times have yet to be shared, but we will update this guide when that information is made available.

Horizon Hunters Gathering Closed Beta: Start Times, How to Play, and What's Included
How Do You Join the Horizon Hunters Gathering Closed Beta?

In order to take part in the Horizon Hunters Gathering closed beta test, you must sign up for the PlayStation Beta Program. Sign into your PlayStation account and go through the steps in the above link. Once complete, you may be selected to join the beta test. Not everyone who signs up will get in. You will be informed about your involvement when invitations are emailed out nearer the time.

Horizon Hunters Gathering Closed Beta: Start Times, How to Play, and What's Included
What's Included in the Horizon Hunters Gathering Closed Beta?

The Horizon Hunters Gathering closed beta includes several playable characters and modes, giving you a good slice of what to expect from the final game.

Horizon Hunters Gathering Closed Beta: Start Times, How to Play, and What's Included
When is the second Horizon Hunters Gathering playtest?

Guerrilla is hosting the second playtest over four days. Start date: Friday, May 22 End date: Monday, May 25 The studio didn't provide any specific start or end times, however.

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