MH Wilds Beta Test Extension Considered After Sudden PSN Outage

Monster Hunter Wilds is exploring a 24-hour extension for Open Beta Test 2 following a significant PlayStation Network outage. This article details the proposed extension and the events leading to its consideration.

24-Hour Playtime Interruption for PS5 Users

Due to the weekend's PlayStation Network disruption, a full day of online gameplay was lost for Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds) beta testers. The outage, lasting from 6 PM EST on February 7th to approximately 8 PM EST, impacted all online PS5 titles, including the MH Wilds beta. While the official NA X (Twitter) support account confirmed restoration, MH Wilds is considering a 24-hour extension to compensate players for the lost playtime. The exact timing of this extension remains unannounced but is likely to occur before the February 27th deadline. Beta Test 2, Part 1, is complete, with Part 2 commencing February 13th at 7 PM PT.

The Hilarious Low-Poly Bug Returns

Capcom acknowledges the beta build's outdated nature, resulting in various bugs. The infamous low-poly character glitch, stemming from texture loading issues, has again made an appearance, transforming characters, Palicos, and monsters into amusingly blocky versions. Instead of frustration, this has sparked a wave of humorous social media posts, with some fans even advocating for its inclusion in future iterations. While the MH Wilds team appreciates the player reaction, they encourage experiencing the game's full visual fidelity with appropriate hardware upon official release.

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 highly anticipated action-RPG launches on February 28th, 2025, for PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

PlayStation Network's Recent Major Outage

PlayStation's NA X (Twitter) support account attributed the outage to an "operational issue," offering a five-day PlayStation Plus extension as compensation. However, the lack of communication during the outage drew criticism, evoking comparisons to the 2011 PSN breach, which resulted in a three-and-a-half-week service disruption 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.