Sony’s push into online gaming continues beyond Concord and Marathon. This time, they are introducing a new 3-player co-op online action title based on their major first-party IP, Horizon.

Guerrilla Games announced on the 6th that the new online co-op action title 'Horizon Hunters Gathering' (working title) will be released for PS5 and PC. Players will form squads of up to three to hunt mechanical beasts and protect humanity. The game features the series' signature tactical combat, requiring high-level judgment and skill depending on the situation.

Players can choose from various hunters, each with unique melee or ranged combat styles. Additionally, a reward system incorporating roguelite elements allows players to build their own playstyle and loadouts.

The game includes a campaign that expands the Horizon lore, and this story is classified as canon. Players will hunt dangerous machines in the wilderness and visit various locations to complete missions. There is also a social hub called 'Hunters Gathering' where players can interact with others and prepare for the next hunt. Here, players can customize their hunters, visit shops, upgrade equipment, and form new teams for their next adventure.

The core of this game is its replayability, which challenges players to keep coming back. Two modes were revealed: 'Machine Incursion', where waves of machines led by a powerful boss appear, and 'Cauldron Descent', which consists of shifting stages with hidden areas containing significant rewards. Both modes can be experienced during the playtest scheduled for the end of February.

Arjan Bak, Game Director at Guerrilla Games, stated, "Ever since we first conceived the Horizon universe, we have dreamed of players teaming up to hunt machines. A small team, including myself when I was a design director, began refining this idea. Building on the experience gained from the Killzone series' multiplayer and the success of Horizon Zero Dawn, the challenge of incorporating co-op action into the Horizon series has officially begun."

He continued, "Multiplayer has long been part of the Guerrilla Games DNA, and it is where I started my career. The idea of bringing a co-op hunting experience to the Horizon series is something we have cherished for a long time. We sincerely welcome new hunters to join this adventure. The theme of 'Horizon Hunters Gathering' is facing adversity with your companions, and the journey has just begun."