{"id":301455,"date":"2026-02-25T12:48:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T12:48:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/301455\/"},"modified":"2026-02-25T12:48:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T12:48:08","slug":"horizon-hunters-gathering-playtest-goes-live-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/301455\/","title":{"rendered":"Horizon Hunters Gathering Playtest goes live this weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

While sentiment surrounding PlayStation right now is far from its peak, thanks in part to the recent closure of BluePoint Games Studio<\/a>, the console maker is continuing on with its live-service efforts. Alongside the upcoming Marathon playtest, Sony has now confirmed that the recently-announced<\/a> Horizon Hunters Gathering is getting its first closed playtest this weekend.\n<\/p>\n

Making the announcement via the game\u2019s Steam page<\/a>, the team at Guerrilla Games confirmed that the first closed playtest for their upcoming live-service project \u2018Horizon Hunters Gathering<\/a>\u2019 is set to go live this weekend.\n<\/p>\n

Available to those who are signed up to PlayStation\u2019s beta program, the playtest will kick off on the 27th of February and will conclude on the 1st of March. Unfortunately, this first session is limited to those in North America and Europe \u2013 though both PS5 and Steam users can get in on the action at the very least.\n<\/p>\n

\"Horizon<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

Of course, the playtest will feature just a slice of the full experience, with Guerrilla confirming the following will be present and playable:<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

Three characters to choose from<\/p>\n

Two game modes<\/p>\n

Machine Incursion (Normal \/ Hard)
\nCauldron Descent (Normal)<\/p>\n

1 region to explore (Colorado Springs)
\nAccess to the \u2018Gathering\u2019 (social hub)<\/p>\n

As mentioned, those interested in checking out the game ahead of time will need to sign up to PlayStation\u2019s beta program<\/a>. While this won\u2019t guarantee you access, make sure to check out your emails over the coming days in case you are selected to join.\n<\/p>\n

Considering the fact that Sony\u2019s track record when it comes to live-service titles has been a bit spotty, it is encouraging to see that the console maker is hosting multiple playtests in order to ensure the final product is one which players actually want to engage with and return to on a regular basis. It will be interesting to see what fans think of Hunters Gathering when it goes live this weekend<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

KitGuru says: What do you think of Horizon Hunters Gathering? Are you planning to sign up? Let us know down below.\n<\/p>\n

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