Horizon Hunters Gathering Reworked From Live-Service to Co-op After Feedback

PlayStation is overhauling its upcoming Horizon spinoff game, Horizon Hunters Gathering, following negative player feedback from private testing, according to a report. The decision to rework the project, which was originally pitched as a live-service multiplayer title, was made in June, with developers now tasked with delivering a more traditional cooperative experience by the end of the year.

The game, developed by Guerrilla Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, was announced earlier this year as a live-service project where players would form teams of three to hunt machines. However, after closed playtesting phases in early 2026, including one that concluded in May, the feedback was reportedly poor. In response, the project is being fundamentally transformed. The new plan strips away all live-service components, focusing instead on a standalone cooperative multiplayer game with a story mode and a significantly reduced scope.

While Horizon Hunters Gathering has not been canceled, the development team faces a critical deadline. Staff were informed at a meeting that they have until December 2026 to impress executives with a new milestone for the reworked game....