“Horizon Hunters: Three-Player Tactical Co-op Game Promises Dauntless-Like Adventure”
Guerrilla Games, in partnership with PlayStation, has announced the development of a new title, *Horizon Hunters Gathering*. This co-op game, set for release on PC and PlayStation 5, aims to expand the beloved *Horizon* series with an emphasis on multiplayer gameplay.
Game Overview
*Horizon Hunters Gathering* is a tactical action game designed for up to three players. Players will adopt the roles of “heroic Hunters” tasked with protecting a world threatened by deadly machines, a familiar theme from the *Horizon* franchise.
Gameplay Features
The game promises a combat system that is tactical, reactive, and skill-based. Guerrilla aims to provide engaging gameplay through various replayable hunts. The developers have detailed two primary game modes:
- Machine Incursion: This mode offers high-intensity missions. Players will face waves of machines emerging from underground gateways, culminating in battles against formidable bosses.
- Cauldron Descent: This mode presents a multi-stage trial. Hunters will navigate ever-changing rooms filled with brutal machine encounters and hidden doors that yield power and rewards.
Narrative and Characters
Players will choose from a diverse roster of hunters, each with unique skills and backstories. The narrative campaign will introduce new mysteries and characters, suggesting that the storyline will evolve beyond the initial launch.
Development Insights
Game director Arjan Bak expressed excitement about this new direction for Guerrilla. He noted that multiplayer experiences have always been integral to the studio’s history. Bak emphasized that the developers are approaching this project with ambition and passion, hoping to cultivate a strong community of players.
Upcoming Playtest and Community Engagement
A closed playtest is scheduled for the end of the month, allowing players to sign up through the PlayStation Beta Program. This will enable players to express their interest in future opportunities to participate in testing phases for *Horizon Hunters Gathering* on both PC and PS5.
Franchise Milestones
The *Horizon* franchise continues to thrive, with reports indicating over 40 million copies sold. Alongside *Horizon Hunters Gathering*, there is also an MMO titled *Horizon Steel Frontiers* under development by NCSoft. This game promises a fierce survival adventure in a region called Deathlands, featuring large-scale raids and an advanced combat system.
As the *Horizon* universe expands, fans can anticipate new adventures and challenges that will keep them engaged for years to come.
