The thrum of the machine echoed through the cavern, each pulse a hammer blow against your resolve. Your squadmate yelled, “Incoming!” but the warning dissolved into the cacophony of metal and fury. That’s the moment you realize: you’re not just hunting machines anymore, you’re surviving them.
Guerrilla Reveals Horizon Hunters Gathering: More Than Just Robot-Slaying
Remember the first time you faced a Thunderjaw? The sheer scale of it, the calculated movements? Guerrilla Games, in collaboration with PlayStation, aims to bottle that feeling – that mix of terror and triumph – in their new title, Horizon Hunters Gathering. This isn’t just another expansion; it’s a co-op evolution, a chance to share the hunt with friends on PC and PS5. Imagine the strategic depth, the coordinated takedowns… It’s Horizon, but amplified. And if going solo is more your speed, fear not, the game supports the lone hunter as well. A closed playtest is scheduled for the end of February.
The core of Horizon Hunters Gathering rests on team dynamics and replayable hunts. Players will select from a diverse cast of Hunters, each boasting unique playstyles and upgradeable skill trees, a system reminiscent of rogue-lite games. In essence, this is a game that rewards both individual skill and coordinated strategy.
What kind of game is Horizon Hunters Gathering?
The game is designed around a series of challenging and replayable hunts, placing players in the roles of skilled Hunters. Picture a finely tuned orchestra, each instrument (Hunter) playing a vital part in a symphony of destruction. You have unique Hunter roles with distinct melee or ranged playstyles and weapons. Guerrilla emphasizes that these hunts will demand not only tactical awareness but also reactive decision-making, elevating the combat beyond simple button-mashing.
A Narrative Thread Woven Through Co-Op Chaos
Think of your favorite TV show. The action pulls you in, sure, but the characters keep you invested. Similarly, Guerrilla isn’t sacrificing story for the sake of multiplayer mayhem. Each Hunter has their own backstory, their own motivations, all interwoven into a larger narrative campaign that expands the Horizon universe. The promise of new mysteries, characters, and threats should be enough to satiate any lore enthusiast. And what’s more, everything is considered canon to the Horizon universe.
What are the game modes in Horizon Hunters Gathering?
Two game modes have been revealed so far: Machine Incursion and Cauldron Descent. Machine Incursion pits players against waves of machines pouring out of underground gateways, culminating in a boss fight. Cauldron Descent, on the other hand, is a multi-stage trial with hidden doors and brutal encounters. Between missions, players can gather in the Hunters Gathering social hub, a place to customize your Hunters, visit vendors, upgrade gear, and, crucially, form alliances.
Will Horizon Hunters Gathering be released on PC and Playstation?
Yes, Horizon Hunters Gathering is planned for release on both PS5 and PC. The game’s system requirements haven’t been revealed, but expect announcements in the coming months as the release date approaches.
Horizon Hunters Gathering could be the spark that reignites the co-op genre. What part of this new evolution of the Horizon franchise intrigues you most?