Horizon Hunters Gathering Kicks Off First Closed Beta This Weekend
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Guerrilla Games is launching the first closed beta for Horizon Hunters Gathering this weekend for select PS5 and PC players, featuring three characters, two modes, and a dedicated social space.
Guerrilla Games is putting its upcoming online multiplayer project to the test. The first closed beta for Horizon Hunters Gathering runs from February 27th to March 1st, according to reports highlighted by Push Square. The tactical co-op title is heading to both PS5 and PC, marking a distinct shift in scale for the franchise by focusing on three player squads. Access to this initial weekend test requires registration through the PlayStation Beta Program along with a bit of good fortune, as participant numbers remain tightly restricted.
Players who manage to get into the weekend test will find a surprisingly robust slice of the game. The beta features three playable characters named Axle, Rem, and Sun, alongside two distinct modes called Machine Incursion and Cauldron Descent. Testers will also be able to explore the Gathering social space and set up a customizable campsite on the Colorado Springs map, showing that core systems are already taking solid shape.
Interestingly, the timing puts this exclusive test directly up against Bungie and Sony running an open server slam for Marathon ahead of its March 5th launch. While Marathon opens its doors to everyone, the Horizon test relies on invite only pools and scheduled time slots for North America and Europe. It makes for a busy weekend on the infrastructure front, and we will be watching closely to see what players discover about this new multiplayer direction for the Horizon universe. Original reporting and further details can be found over at Eurogamer.
Tags: Horizon Hunters Gathering, Guerrilla Games, PlayStation 5, PC Gaming, Closed Beta
Original article: Eurogamer