Horizon Hunters Gathering second closed test set for May 22 to 25
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Key Points:
- The next closed playtest for Horizon Hunters Gathering will take place from May 22 to 25, available on PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam) via registration through the PlayStation Beta Program.
- New content includes two new Hunters—Ensa, an Oseram smuggler, and Shadow, a Carja covert operative—alongside improvements to existing Hunters Rem, Sun, and Axle.
- A playable episode set in Ashwater Valley introduces new narrative elements, mysteries, and mechanics, challenging players to save the region from machine threats.
- Enhanced difficulty modes return with Machine Incursion and Cauldron Descent, featuring harder challenges such as simultaneous battles against powerful machines and more demanding trial rooms.
- Additional features include a new region called Breakers’ Bounty, training modules for onboarding, and Hunter NPCs to assist solo players or fill team slots during missions.
