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

The overhaul began in June, with a December milestone deadline for the team to show progress, and some staff may be reassigned to other projects.

This shift aligns with Sony’s broader live-service push since acquiring Bungie, amid ambitious plans for a dozen live-service titles by the end of Sony’s 2025 fiscal year, many of which have faced cancellations or closures.

Context comes from Bloomberg and references internal planning discussions and unnamed sources familiar with the company’s plans.

There is uncertainty whether the project will reach a release, with the ultimate decision resting with Sony and internal assessments.

Coverage and analysis come from Francesco De Meo of Wccftech, who tracks industry narratives and executive-level decisions.

There is no official confirmation from Sony or Guerrilla about the changes, and readers are invited to comment.

Industry context notes other near-term Sony live-service efforts and the uncertain future of Fairgame$, a rumored Sony live-service heist game since 2023.

Horizons Hunters Gathering remains listed as coming soon to PS5 and PC, though no release date has been announced.

Overall, the piece questions Sony’s ability to execute a sustainable live-service strategy and the viability of several announced projects.

The author’s note indicates background on related Horizon titles and Bloomberg quotes, with no official statements from Sony or Guerrilla.

Horizon Steel Frontiers is still slated for 2027, and a Forbidden West sequel remains pending, signaling ongoing production obstacles in the Horizon lineup.