Horizon Hunters Gathering Reworked Away From Live-Service

Guerrilla Games’ upcoming multiplayer title set in the Horizon universe, Horizon Hunters Gathering, may be undergoing a major rethink after internal feedback during testing proved highly negative. New reporting says the project has been redesigned to move away from a live-service model, with even the possibility of cancellation reportedly on the table if leadership isn’t convinced by the next development phase.

Announcement: live-service being removed, reboot in the works

Reporting by Jason Schreier indicates Guerrilla Games is working on a reboot of Horizon Hunters Gathering. The studio reportedly chose to make large changes after receiving very negative feedback during testing.

The scope of the redesign is said to be clear: work started last June with the goal of removing the entire live-service component. Rather than being built around continuous expansion, frequent updates, and ongoing new content, the game is now described as shifting toward co-op multiplayer featuring a story mode and a smaller, more contained scale.

Practical impact: what the shift could mean for players

If these changes hold, players should expect a different product shape than a typical live-service roadmap. The move away from live-service updates suggests the project is being reframed around a more traditional launch experience—centered on co-op play and a story mode—rather than long-term content cadence.

The report also frames the reboot as a response to testing results, implying the development team is actively trying to address core issues that surfaced during evaluation rather than simply adding features.

Platform scope and timeline: decision window through December

Guerrilla Games reportedly has until December to persuade executives with the next stage of development. In addition, a large portion of the Horizon Hunters Gathering team is said to be reassigned to another project, which is also expected to face evaluation by the end of the year.

Schreier also added on BlueSky that most of Guerrilla’s staff were tied up on Horizon Hunters Gathering, meaning the next major mainline Horizon chapter remains “very, very far”.

What comes next: cancellation risk and official confirmation

The reporting warns the project could risk cancellation. While these details should be treated cautiously until confirmed, the broader context is that PlayStation’s live-service push has faced repeated setbacks, and the early public reception for Horizon Hunters Gathering reportedly never generated strong enthusiasm—an outcome that testing appears to have reinforced.

Reboot underway for Horizon Hunters Gathering after very negative testing feedback
Live-service component targeted for removal, with work reportedly beginning last June
Game reframed toward co-op multiplayer with a story mode and smaller scope
December deadline for leadership to be convinced by the next development phase
Team reassignment possible, with another project slated for evaluation by year-end
Cancellation risk reportedly exists if progress doesn’t satisfy leadership