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 proposed extension and the events leading to its consideration.
24-Hour Playtime Interruption for PS5 Players
Due to the PlayStation Network's 24-hour outage (6 PM EST February 7th to approximately 8 PM EST February 8th), 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 beyond the current Beta Test 2 Part 2 timeframe, which ends before the game's February 27th launch. Part 1 of Beta Test 2 concluded, and Part 2 begins February 13th, 7 PM PT. Players can anticipate resuming gameplay and potentially encountering the amusing low-poly graphical bug.
The Hilarious Low-Poly Bug Returns
Capcom acknowledges the beta build's outdated nature and the presence of bugs, including the infamous low-poly character glitch. This glitch transforms characters, Palicos, and monsters into low-resolution, blocky versions. Instead of frustration, this bug has generated amusement among players, who have shared their experiences on social media. While developers appreciate the positive reaction, they encourage players to experience the game's full visual fidelity upon its official release with appropriate hardware.
Monster Hunter Wilds: A New Open-World Adventure
Monster Hunter Wilds, the latest entry 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 Significant Outage
PlayStation attributed the outage to an "operational issue" and apologized, offering PlayStation Plus subscribers five extra days of service as compensation. However, the lack of communication during the outage drew criticism from fans, evoking comparisons to the 2011 PSN breach. The 2011 incident, caused by a hacker attack, resulted in a 3.5-week service disruption and the compromise of 77 million accounts. Sony's communication during that event contrasted sharply with the handling of the recent outage.
