Guide: Horizon Hunters Gathering Closed Beta: Start Times, How to Play, and What’s Included
Guerrilla Games has announced a closed beta test for Horizon Hunters Gathering, its upcoming online cooperative multiplayer spinoff. The four-day closed beta will run from Friday, May 22nd through Monday, May 25th, 2026, offering selected participants early access to experience the game before its official release later this year.
Horizon Hunters Gathering represents a significant expansion of the Horizon franchise, shifting focus from the mainline series’ single-player action-adventure gameplay to a cooperative multiplayer experience. This new direction reflects the growing trend of established gaming franchises exploring live-service and multiplayer offerings to reach broader audiences.
The closed beta will serve multiple purposes for Guerrilla Games, allowing the developer to test the game’s online infrastructure, gather player feedback on mechanics and balance, and identify potential technical issues before the wider release. Participating players will get hands-on experience with the cooperative mechanics that define the title.
While exact start times for the beta test have not yet been announced, Guerrilla Games has committed to sharing additional details as the May 22-25 window approaches. The beta period is expected to generate valuable data that will inform the final tuning of Horizon Hunters Gathering before launch.