Guerilla Games to Host First Horizon Hunter Gathering Closed Playtest

The new Horizon co-op multiplayer game will have a limited closed beta this weekend on PC and PS5.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Guerilla Games has announced that it will host the first closed beta playtest for its recently announced Horizon-based co-op multiplayer game, Horizon Hunters Gathering, this coming weekend on PC and PS5. The closed beta test will include three playable heroes - Axle, Rem, and Sun - and two mission types, Machine Incursion and Cauldron Descent, set in the Colorado Springs map.

Why it matters

This closed beta playtest will give players an early look at the new Horizon co-op multiplayer experience from Guerilla Games, which is expanding the popular Horizon franchise into a shared-world, cooperative format. The timing of the test coincides with another PlayStation Studios title, Bungie's Marathon, also holding a server test this weekend, raising questions about potential overlap between the two playtest audiences.

The details

The Horizon Hunters Gathering closed beta playtest will run from February 27 to March 1, 2026. Players can sign up for a chance to participate through the PlayStation Beta Program page for PS5 or the game's Steam page for PC. Registration does not guarantee access, as spots are limited. Those selected will be able to try out three playable characters - Axle, Rem, and Sun - in two mission types: Machine Incursion and Cauldron Descent, all set within the Colorado Springs map.

  • The Horizon Hunters Gathering closed beta playtest will run from February 27 to March 1, 2026.

The players

Guerilla Games

A video game developer and a subsidiary of Sony Interactive Entertainment, known for creating the Horizon franchise.

Bungie

A video game development company that is also hosting a server test for its game Marathon this same weekend.

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What they’re saying

“Hunters! 🏹 We know you've got questions about the upcoming playtest, so here you can find the most important answers to get you ready 🔽”

— Horizon Hunters Gathering (Twitter)

What’s next

Players interested in participating in the Horizon Hunters Gathering closed beta playtest can sign up through the PlayStation Beta Program page for PS5 or the game's Steam page for PC. Those selected will receive an email with instructions on how to download and access the beta test.

The takeaway

The Horizon Hunters Gathering closed beta playtest represents an exciting opportunity for fans to get an early look at the new cooperative Horizon experience from Guerilla Games. The timing of the test alongside Bungie's Marathon playtest highlights the growing competition in the shared-world, cooperative gaming space as major studios look to expand their popular franchises.