MH Wilds Beta Extension Eyed Following PSN Interruption

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's impact and the potential beta extension.

24-Hour PS5 Gameplay Interruption

Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds) is evaluating a one-day extension to Open Beta Test 2 due to the PlayStation Network's 24-hour downtime starting February 7th, 6 PM EST. This outage rendered all online PlayStation console games inaccessible, including the MH Wilds beta. Service was restored around 8 PM EST, according to the official NA X (Twitter) support account.

While the exact timing of the potential 24-hour extension hasn't been announced, it's likely to compensate for lost playtime. The extension 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Capcom acknowledges the beta build's outdated nature and the presence of bugs, including the infamous low-poly character glitch. This glitch, caused by texture loading issues, transforms characters, Palicos, and monsters into low-resolution, blocky versions.

Instead of frustration, this bug has sparked amusement among players, who have shared their experiences on social media. Some even hope the game will acknowledge this quirky glitch in the future. While MH Wilds developers are aware and appreciate the humorous reactions, they encourage players to experience the game's full visual fidelity with appropriate system specifications upon its official release.

Monster Hunter Wilds, the latest 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.

A Major PlayStation Network Outage

PlayStation 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, evoking concerns reminiscent of the 2011 PSN breach. That incident, caused by a hacker attack, resulted in a three-and-a-half-week service interruption and compromised 77 million accounts. In contrast to the recent event, Sony provided regular updates and a thorough post-incident analysis during the 2011 outage.