MH Wilds Beta Test Extended Amidst PSN Outage

Monster Hunter Wilds is considering extending its Open Beta Test 2 by 24 hours following a significant PlayStation Network outage. This article details the outage and the potential beta extension.

24-Hour Playtime Interruption for PS5 Users

Due to a 24-hour PlayStation Network outage starting February 7th, 6 PM EST, Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds) is exploring a one-day extension for Open Beta Test 2. The outage rendered all online PlayStation console games unplayable. 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, it's confirmed to be 24 hours 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 is complete, and Part 2 begins February 13th, 7 PM PT. Players can anticipate resuming gameplay and potentially encountering the amusing low-poly character bug.

The Hilarious Low-Poly Bug Returns

Capcom acknowledges that the beta test build is outdated and contains bugs, including the infamous low-poly character glitch. This glitch, caused by texture loading issues, transforms characters, Palicos, and monsters into blocky, low-resolution versions.

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 MH Wilds developers appreciate the humorous response, they encourage players to experience the game's full visual fidelity with appropriate hardware upon its 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 called the Forbidden Lands. Players take on the role of a Hunter investigating 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 Outage

PlayStation 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, evoking concerns similar to the 2011 PSN outage caused by a hacker attack. The 2011 incident resulted in a three-and-a-half-week service interruption and the compromise of approximately 77 million accounts. In contrast to the 2011 event, communication during this recent outage was lacking.