MH Wilds Beta Test Extension Considered After Sudden 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 Players

Due to a 24-hour PlayStation Network outage beginning February 7th at 6 PM EST, Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds) is exploring a one-day extension to Open Beta Test 2. The 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 extension remains unannounced, a 24-hour addition is planned to compensate for lost playtime. This could occur anytime between the conclusion 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 commences February 13th at 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Capcom acknowledges the beta build's outdated nature and the presence of bugs, including the infamous low-poly character glitch.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 blocky, low-resolution versions.

Instead of frustration, this bug has sparked amusement among fans, 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 appreciate the humorous reactions, they encourage players to experience the game's full visual fidelity with appropriate hardware upon its official launch.

Monster Hunter Wilds, the latest installment 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 action-RPG launches on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on February 28th, 2025.

PlayStation Network's Recent Major 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, evoking concerns similar to a 2011 incident. That outage, caused by a hacker attack, resulted in a three-and-a-half-week service interruption and the compromise of approximately 77 million accounts. In contrast to the recent event, Sony provided regular updates during the 2011 outage.