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First Playtest Announcement Date

Horizon Hunters Gathering · published 24 Feb 2026, 15:16 UTC

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Hi, Hunters!

We’re excited to announce our first Horizon Hunters Gathering Closed Playtest, taking place between 27 February and 1 March. If you’re excited to play the game for the first time as Sun, Rem, or Axle, battle machines in thrilling hunts, and meet fellow Hunters in the Gathering – now’s your chance to sign up via PlayStation’s Beta Program!

This is a closed playtest for PS5 & PC (Steam).

Dates & Times

  • EU: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM CET

  • NA: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM PST

  • Supported language: English only

(More regions and languages will follow in future playtests.)

Here’s what to expect:

  • Play as Axle, Rem, or Sun

  • Try our game modes Machine Incursion (Normal & Hard) and Cauldron Descent (Normal)

  • Explore Devil's Thirst as the first environment

  • Join the Gathering, our shared social space, to hang out with fellow Hunters or customize your campsite

If you have any questions, head to our [FAQ] for more information!

Why this playtest matters

Horizon Hunters Gathering is currently in development, and this playtest is an important step for us. Your feedback will help shape the overall experience as we continue building the game!

There’s still time, so sign-up via the PlayStation Beta Program

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