Guerrilla Games is expanding the fan-favourite Horizon series to multiplayer co-op with Horizon Hunters Gathering, and if you want to jump into the beta and see it for yourself, now’s your chance. This upcoming multiplayer adventure will let you team up with up to two friends “as humanity’s last line of defense and rally for the hunt as you face off against a deadly machine threat in action-packed combat and high-stake missions.”
During the beta, you will be able to choose from a roster of three Hunters, each with unique skills and weapons, and try out two game modes. You’ll also get a first look at the game’s social hub called The Gathering, where you can customize characters, upgrade gear, and plan your next hunt. Here’s how to sign up for the Horizon Hunters Gathering beta test on PlayStation or PC.
Horizon Hunters Gathering: How to Sign Up for the February Beta Test on PlayStation and PC
Horizon Hunters Gathering features replayable co-op “hunts,” where squads of up to three players take on towering, animal-like machines as different Hunters wielding unique weapons and abilities. The upcoming beta will offer an early slice of that experience, letting players check out two of the game’s modes, including Machine Incursion, a high-intensity mode revolving around waves of machines culminating in a boss encounter, and Cauldron Descent, a longer multi-stage challenge set within shifting, combat-heavy arenas.
To sign up for the Horizon Hunters Gathering beta test on PlayStation or PC, you’ll need to join the PlayStation Beta Program and complete a few quick steps to register. The Horizon Hunters Gathering beta will run from February 27 to March 1, 2026, with play sessions from 7 PM to 10 PM CET in Europe and 4 PM to 7 PM PST in North America. Here’s how you can sign up for the Horizon Hunters Gathering beta playtest on PlayStation or PC:
- Visit the PlayStation Beta Program and log in or create a new account.
- Read and accept the Terms and Conditions.
- Then, simply answer a few questions, including your favorite game genres and modes.
- Select the platform you want beta access on, either PlayStation or PC.
- You will also need to fill in a few basic demographic information, such as your age.
- Hit Continue to complete registration for the Beta Program.
Signing up for the Beta Program doesn’t guarantee access to the play test. Players will be picked at random, and only those selected will receive an email with details to join the beta.
The beta will include three Hunters (Axle, Rem, and Sun), two game modes (Machine Incursion and Cauldron Descent), one region to explore, and the social hub called The Gathering. Horizon Hunters Gathering beta playtest will be available in the United States, Canada, and a bunch of European countries, including Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, Great Britain, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, Turkey, and Ukraine.
As of now, Horizon Hunters Gathering doesn’t have a confirmed release date, and preorders haven’t opened. Sony also hasn’t confirmed whether the game will be free-to-play or paid, but it will support cross-play and cross-progression between PlayStation and PC. An active PlayStation Plus membership will be required to join the beta and play the full game.
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