The highly anticipated pre-alpha playtest for The Hidden Ones, the action brawler based on Hitori No Shita: The Outcast, has been delayed. Originally slated for next week, Tencent Games and MoreFun Studios have pushed the playtest back to February 27th, 2025. This two-month extension will allow the developers to refine the game and ensure a superior player experience, as announced on the game's official website.
A Deeper Dive into The Hidden Ones
The Hidden Ones immerses players in a thrilling martial arts world steeped in Eastern philosophies like Taoism and Yin Yang. The game emphasizes character understanding, philosophical depth, and mastering unique abilities within a captivating cinematic narrative.
Players will unravel the stories of the Outcasts across multiple levels, facing increasingly difficult boss battles. Each boss encounter is directly linked to a chapter in the overarching martial arts saga, evolving in tandem with the player's progression.
Multiple game modes are available, including a competitive Duel mode featuring intense player-versus-player combat and an innovative action roulette mechanic allowing mid-fight skill acquisition from other characters. A challenging Trial mode presents a gauntlet of epic boss battles, demanding mastery of diverse characters and fighting styles to survive.
For more details about the game, visit the official website. Stay tuned for our next article covering the early access release of the open-world simulation game, Palmon Survival.
