Monster Hunter Wilds is considering a 24-hour extension to Open Beta Test 2 following this weekend's PlayStation Network outage.
Monster Hunter Wilds to Extend Beta Test 2
24-Hour Play Interruption for PS5 Players
Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds) is exploring a one-day extension for Open Beta Test 2 due to the PlayStation Network outage that began February 7th at 6 PM EST. The 24-hour service disruption rendered all online console games unplayable, including the MH Wilds beta. PlayStation Network service was restored around 8 PM EST, according to the official NA X (Twitter) support account.
While the exact timing of the potential extension hasn't been announced, a 24-hour addition is being considered to compensate for lost playtime. This could occur anytime between the end of Beta Test 2 Part 2 and February 27th, the day before the game's official release. Part 1 of Beta Test 2 has concluded, and Part 2 begins February 13th at 7 PM PT. Players can rejoin the hunt and perhaps encounter the amusing bug that transforms detailed characters into hilarious low-poly blobs.
The Return of the Hilarious Low-Poly Bug
Capcom has acknowledged that the beta test build is outdated and doesn't represent the final game. This explains the presence of bugs, including the infamous low-poly character glitch where textures fail to load properly. This transforms characters, Palicos, and monsters into blocky, low-resolution versions of themselves.
Instead of frustration, this glitch has become a source of amusement, with players sharing their low-poly encounters on social media. Some even hope the game will acknowledge its quirky polygonal origins. While MH Wilds developers are aware and appreciate the humorous reaction, they encourage players to experience the fully realized game with optimal specifications upon its official launch.
Monster Hunter Wilds, the latest entry in the acclaimed series, introduces an open-world setting called the Forbidden Lands. Players investigate this mysterious region and its apex predator, the White Wraith. This highly anticipated action-RPG launches on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on February 28th, 2025.
PlayStation Network's Significant Recent Outage
PlayStation's NA X (Twitter) support account attributed the outage to an "operational issue" and apologized for the disruption. PlayStation Plus subscribers will receive five extra days of service as compensation.
However, the lack of communication during the outage drew criticism from fans, echoing concerns about a similar 2011 incident. The 2011 outage, caused by a hacker attack, resulted in a 3.5-week service interruption and compromised approximately 77 million accounts. During that event, Sony provided regular updates to users.
