Horizon: Hunter’s Gathering
News, coverage and analysis tracking Horizon: Hunter’s Gathering across the outlets.
PlayStation CEO promises to "revitalise the market" with more live service gamesPlayStation CEO Hideaki Nishino stated in an interview that the company intends to invest more in live service games to "revitalize the market." This comes despite recent underperformances and layoffs in the live service genre, including at Bungie. PlayStation has had mixed success with live service titles, with hits like Helldivers 2 and notable failures like Concord.
PlayStation – and The Gaming Industry – Just Doesn’t Learn With Live-ServiceDespite numerous high-profile failures and significant layoffs within studios like Bungie and Quantic Dream, Sony Interactive Entertainment, led by Hideaki Nishino, remains committed to pursuing live-service games. This strategy is questioned due to past setbacks and the company's historical strength in single-player titles, with concerns that chasing trends is leading to wasted investment and development resources.
PlayStation’s Inconsistency of PC Releases and Lack of Revenue Led to Recent Exclusivity Shift – RumorSony Interactive Entertainment has reportedly shifted its strategy, making single-player narrative games exclusive to PlayStation consoles due to inconsistent PC release performance and insufficient revenue. While live-service titles will still launch on PC alongside PlayStation 5, plans for PC ports of games like Ghost of Yōtei have been scrapped. This decision was apparently made recently, impacting future game releases.
Horizon Steel Frontiers Pushed to First Half of 2027, Cinder City Out in Second Half of 2026NCSoft has delayed Horizon Steel Frontiers to the first half of 2027, with Cinder City and Time Takers slated for the second half of 2026. The MMORPG, developed using Unreal Engine 5 for PC, iOS, and Android, will feature unique gameplay elements like using a Pullcaster to climb giant machines. A PlayStation 5 release is being considered, with NCSoft working closely with Guerrilla Games to maintain visual fidelity and create unique gameplay.
PlayStation’s First-Party Game Sales Have Been On Decline Since 2020, Data ShowsData indicates that Sony's first-party game sales have been in a steady decline since the 2020 financial year, falling from 58.4 million units to 28.9 million in 2024, with a slight increase to 32.1 million in 2025. This trend coincides with challenges in the company's live-service game strategy and long development cycles for major titles, despite recent successes like Helldivers 2.
PlayStation State Of Play June 2026: Start Time, How To Watch, And What To ExpectSony's upcoming State of Play livestream on June 2 will feature over an hour of updates and reveals from its first-party and third-party partners. The broadcast will begin with Marvel's Wolverine and is expected to showcase titles like Horizon: Hunters Gathering, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and potentially Grand Theft Auto 6, given Sony's marketing deal with Rockstar Games.
Talking Point: Sony, Don't Re-Reveal Fairgames at the Next State of PlayThis article advises Sony against reintroducing the live service game Fairgames at its upcoming State of Play livestream, suggesting it would be poorly received by the enthusiast audience. The author argues that the PlayStation fanbase is currently resistant to live service titles, citing negative reactions to Horizon Hunters Gathering and Highguard. Instead, Sony should consider a separate, less prominent reveal for Fairgames to give it a better chance of success, focusing on more anticipated single-player titles during the State of Play.
Did You Get In? Horizon Hunters Gathering PS5 Beta Invites Rolling OutSony is rolling out invites for the PlayStation 5 closed beta of Guerrilla's co-op multiplayer game, Horizon Hunters Gathering. Invites are being sent in waves, and while fan sentiment for the spin-off is low, the beta feedback is considered invaluable for game improvement.
Horizon Hunters Gathering Shows Off Shadow Gameplay Ahead of Its Next Closed PlaytestHorizon Hunters Gathering showcased gameplay featuring the playable Hunter named Shadow, highlighting her sword-based combat against various Machines. The article notes that the game's narrative is canon and expresses hope for Shadow's inclusion in future Horizon titles. The next closed playtest is scheduled from May 22nd to 25th on PC and PlayStation 5.
PS5 boss admits that single-player exclusives will no longer be ported to PCSony's PlayStation Studios head Hermen Hulst has confirmed that single-player PlayStation 5 exclusives will no longer be ported to PC. This policy change means upcoming titles like Marvel's Wolverine and Ghost of Yōtei will remain console-exclusive. While multiplayer and live-service games will still receive PC releases, the move is seen as a strategy to drive PlayStation 5 console sales.
PlayStation’s Narrative Single-Player Titles Will No Longer Release on PC – RumorA recent rumor suggests that Sony Interactive Entertainment will no longer release its narrative single-player titles on PC, keeping them exclusive to the PlayStation 5. This alleged decision, reportedly communicated internally by PlayStation Studios head Hermen Hulst, could impact future releases like Marvel's Wolverine and Insomniac's upcoming Marvel's Wolverine. While some titles like MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls and Horizon Hunters Gathering are still slated for PC, the focus appears to be shifting back to console players for major single-player experiences.
Sony Allegedly Confirms No More PlayStation Singleplayer Exclusives On PCSony has reportedly confirmed internally that its narrative single-player games will remain exclusive to the PlayStation platform, a shift attributed to declining PC sales. While multiplayer and live-service titles will continue to be released on PC, the company appears to be prioritizing its console ecosystem for its story-driven blockbusters.
PlayStation reportedly confirms end of PC support for major single-player games as CEO commits to console exclusivityPlayStation Studios CEO Hermen Hulst has reportedly confirmed that major single-player narrative games will now remain exclusive to PlayStation consoles, ending the practice of releasing them on PC. This new strategy means titles like God of War and Marvel's Spider-Man will not be ported to PC after their console debut. While some multiplayer or independently published titles may still see PC releases, the company is prioritizing its console hardware for its flagship single-player experiences.
Horizon Hunters Gathering Closed Beta: Start Times, How to Play, and What's IncludedHorizon Hunters Gathering, an online co-op spinoff from Guerrilla Games, is offering a closed beta test on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. Participants can sign up through the PlayStation Beta Program for a chance to play over four days, with crossplay enabled. The beta includes several playable characters, two main modes (Machine Incursion and Cauldron Descent), a story mission episode, and the social hub area.- Horizon Hunters Gathering Closed Beta #2: Start Times, How to Play, and What's IncludedHorizon Hunters Gathering, a co-op spinoff from Guerrilla Games, is offering a closed beta test on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam, featuring crossplay. The beta runs from May 22nd to May 25th and includes playable characters, two main modes (Machine Incursion and Cauldron Descent), story missions, and a social hub. Participation requires signing up for the PlayStation Beta Program, with invites sent via email.
Horizon Hunters Gathering lines up a second playtest for this month with better onboarding and tougher challengesGuerilla Games has announced a second closed playtest for Horizon Hunters Gathering, scheduled from May 22nd to 25th. This playtest will introduce two new playable characters, Ensa and Shadow, alongside improvements to existing hunters and new story content. The game will also feature increased difficulty modes for the Machine Incursion mode and new areas to explore, including the Breakers' Bounty region.
The Monster Hunter fan in me is really eyeballing the new content in the second playtest for PlayStation's own…Guerrilla Games has announced a second playtest for its co-op Monster Hunter-like game, Horizon Hunters Gathering, scheduled for May 22-25 on PlayStation 5 and PC. The playtest will introduce two new Hunter characters, Ensa and Shadow, and feature Hunter NPCs during specific game modes, incorporating player feedback from the previous test.
Horizon Hunters Gathering sets second PS5 and PC playtest for late May with new hunters, narrative episode, and regionGuerrilla Games has announced a second closed playtest for Horizon Hunters Gathering, scheduled for late May on PlayStation 5 and PC. This playtest will introduce two new hunters, Ensa and Shadow, a new narrative episode, and an additional region called Breakers' Bounty. Improvements based on player feedback from the first beta test will also be implemented.- Horizon Hunters Gathering is holding another playtest on May 22Horizon Hunters Gathering is hosting another playtest on May 22. The spinoff will be available to play on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam.
Horizon Hunters Gathering Second Closed Test Set AnnouncedSony Interactive Entertainment and Guerrilla Games have announced the second closed beta test for Horizon Hunters Gathering, a co-op action game. The beta will run from May 22 to May 25 and will feature new content, increased difficulty, and additional playable characters. Sign-ups are available now on the PlayStation website for PlayStation 5 and PC players.