Monster Hunter Wilds is evaluating a 24-hour extension for Open Beta Test 2 following this weekend's PlayStation Network outage. This article details the potential extension and the events leading up to it.
24-Hour Playtime Interruption for PS5 Users
Due to the PlayStation Network outage lasting approximately 24 hours (beginning 6 PM EST on February 7th), Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds) is considering a one-day extension to Open Beta Test 2 to compensate players for lost playtime. While the exact timing hasn't been announced, the extension will add 24 hours, potentially extending the test into the 27th, the day before the game's official release. Beta Test 2, Part 1, is complete, and Part 2 starts February 13th at 7 PM PT. Players can anticipate resuming their hunts and perhaps encountering the amusing low-poly bug.
The Hilarious Low-Poly Bug Returns
Capcom acknowledges that the beta build is an older version and contains bugs, including the infamous low-poly character glitch. This glitch transforms characters, Palicos, and monsters into low-resolution, blocky versions. Instead of frustration, this has generated amusement among players, who are sharing their experiences on social media. While the developers are aware and amused by the bug, they encourage players to experience the fully polished game with optimal hardware upon official launch.
Monster Hunter Wilds: A New Open-World Adventure
Monster Hunter Wilds, the latest installment in the acclaimed series, introduces an open-world setting—the Forbidden Lands. Players assume the role of a Hunter investigating this mysterious region and its apex predator, the White Wraith. This action-RPG launches on February 28th, 2025, for PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
PlayStation Network's Significant Outage
PlayStation attributed the outage to an "operational issue" and apologized for the disruption, offering PlayStation Plus subscribers five extra days of service as compensation. However, the lack of communication during the outage drew criticism, reminiscent of the 2011 PSN breach that resulted in a three-and-a-half-week service interruption and the compromise of 77 million accounts. In contrast to the 2011 event, Sony’s communication during this recent outage was deemed insufficient by many users.
