PlayStation is reportedly overhauling Horizon Hunters Gathering after weak playtests

PlayStation is reportedly overhauling the multiplayer spinoff Horizon Hunters Gathering, following weak playtesting results. The game, unveiled by Guerrilla Games in February, reportedly struggled during closed playtesting, leading executives to question the current direction. Sources indicate that Guerrilla has been working on the reboot since June, with plans to simplify the game into a smaller cooperative title centered around a proper story mode.

This significant shift marks a departure from the original vision of tactical three-player co-op hunts against giant machines, a roguelite perk system, and a persistent social hub. The fate of the original vision remains uncertain. While the game is not cancelled, there is pressure on the team to prove the new direction by December.

Many current team members are being reassigned to another Guerrilla project. The live-service trend at PlayStation has faced challenges, with recent failures like the disastrous Concord launch and the shutdown of live-service projects at Bend Studio and Bluepoint Games. Despite these setbacks, Sony's CEO Hideaki Nishino remains committed to supporting live-service games.

Additionally, Sony will launch Pulse Elevate wireless speakers on November 12, with preorders beginning on September 1. Meanwhile, footage of Grand Theft Auto VI has leaked online, showing protagonist Jason shooting hoops and driving a modified Vapid Ganado pickup truck. The leaked videos also contain cryptocurrency advertisements and QR codes.

As the gaming world eagerly awaits GTA VI's November 19 release, many are questioning if the game will truly define the specialness of 2026, given the numerous other anticipated releases.