Horizon Hunters Gathering Prepares for Second Playtest in Late May with Fresh Content and Regions
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Guerrilla Games has announced a second closed playtest for Horizon Hunters Gathering running from May 22 to 25 on PS5 and PC, featuring two new hunters, a narrative episode, and the new Breakers' Bounty region.
Guerrilla Games and PlayStation are gearing up for the next closed playtest for Horizon Hunters Gathering, scheduled to run from May 22 to May 25 across both PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. Following up on the initial closed beta held in February, this upcoming test aims to fold in direct community feedback while rolling out a substantial chunk of new content for players to dig into. Applications are currently open through the PlayStation Beta Program, though access remains limited for those hoping to get an early look at the tactical co-op experience.
The upcoming test introduces two brand new playable hunters to the roster. Ensa brings the background of a charismatic Oseram smuggler with a mercenary past, while Shadow arrives as a Carja covert operative capable of commanding a fearsome Stalker machine. These characters will anchor a fresh narrative episode designed to offer a clearer taste of the game's campaign and core mysteries. Alongside the story additions, existing modes like the wave-based Machine Incursion and the multi-stage Cauldron Descent are receiving expanded difficulty options for seasoned squads looking for a tougher challenge.
For players wanting entirely new territory to explore, the playtest unlocks Breakers' Bounty, a brand new region featuring dense jungles, ravaged ruins, and scorching deserts crawling with hostile machines. Guerrilla has also built in smart quality of life options for different playstyles, confirming that friendly hunter NPCs will be available to support solo runners or fill empty slots in co-op lobbies. As original reporting from Eurogamer points out, questions still remain regarding whether the tactical three player action game will adopt a premium or free to play model when it eventually launches, making upcoming playtests critical for shaping its final direction.
Tags: Horizon Hunters Gathering, Guerrilla Games, PlayStation 5, PC Gaming, Playtest
Original article: Eurogamer