Horizon Hunters Gathering, a live-service multiplayer spin-off from Guerrilla Games and Sony, is being reworked into a smaller, traditional co-op game with a story mode after negative private playtests.

The overhaul began in June, with a December milestone for progress and potential reassignment of staff to other projects.

This shift comes amid Sony’s broader live-service push since acquiring Bungie and plans to launch multiple live-service titles, many of which have faced cancellations or closures.

Context: The report is sourced from Bloomberg and cites internal planning discussions and unnamed sources familiar with the company’s plans.

There is ongoing uncertainty whether the project will release, with the ultimate decision resting with Sony’s internal assessments.

There has been no official confirmation from Sony or Guerrilla; readers are invited to share comments.

Francesco De Meo of Wccftech covers industry narratives and executive decisions related to this story.

Industry context includes other Sony live-service efforts and the uncertain future of Fairgames, a live-service heist title rumored since 2023.

Horizons Hunters Gathering is listed as coming soon for PS5 and PC, but no release date has been announced.

Overall, the article casts doubt on Sony’s ability to execute a sustainable live-service strategy and questions several announced projects’ viability.

If accurate, Horizon 3 could target the PlayStation 6 era, creating a potential gap for PS5 owners and a release beyond the current generation.

Whether the retooled, narrative-driven multiplayer will reach the public remains uncertain and must convince PlayStation executives of its viability.