Monster Hunter Wilds is considering a 24-hour extension to its Open Beta Test 2 following a significant PlayStation Network outage this past weekend. Let's dive into the details.
Monster Hunter Wilds May Extend Beta Test 2
A 24-Hour Play Interruption for PS5 Players
The PlayStation Network outage, lasting 24 hours from 6 PM EST on February 7th, impacted online gaming, including the Monster Hunter Wilds beta. Service was restored around 8 PM EST, according to the official NA X (formerly Twitter) support account.
While a specific date hasn't been announced, Monster Hunter Wilds is exploring a 24-hour extension to compensate for lost playtime. This could occur anytime between the end of Beta Test 2 Part 2 and February 27th, a day before the game's official release. Part 1 of Beta Test 2 is complete, and Part 2 begins February 13th at 7 PM PT. Players can expect to resume their hunts, perhaps encountering the amusing low-poly bug.
The Hilarious Low-Poly Bug Returns
Capcom has acknowledged that the beta build is outdated and contains bugs, including the infamous low-poly character glitch. This glitch causes characters, Palicos, and monsters to appear as blocky, low-resolution versions of themselves.
Instead of frustration, this bug has become a source of amusement for players, who are sharing their low-poly encounters on social media. Some even hope the game will acknowledge this quirky glitch in the future. While the Monster Hunter Wilds team appreciates the humorous reaction, they encourage players to experience the game's full visual fidelity with proper hardware upon its official release, as stated in a GamesRadar+ interview.
Monster Hunter Wilds, the newest entry in the acclaimed series, introduces an open-world setting—the Forbidden Lands. Players take on the role of a Hunter investigating this mysterious region and its apex predator, the White Wraith. This action-RPG launches on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on February 28th, 2025.
PlayStation Network's Significant Outage
PlayStation's NA X (formerly Twitter) support account attributed the outage to an "operational issue" and apologized for the disruption. PlayStation Plus subscribers will receive five additional days of service as compensation.
However, the lack of communication during the outage drew criticism from fans, recalling concerns from a similar incident in 2011. That outage, caused by a hacker attack, resulted in a three-and-a-half-week service interruption and the compromise of approximately 77 million accounts. In contrast to the recent event, Sony provided more transparent communication during the 2011 outage.
