Monster Hunter Wilds is exploring a 24-hour extension for Open Beta Test 2 following this weekend's significant PlayStation Network outage. This article details the potential extension and the events leading to its consideration.
A Full Day of Downtime for PS5 Players
Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds) is evaluating a one-day extension to Open Beta Test 2, prompted by the PlayStation Network's 24-hour service disruption beginning February 7th at 6 PM EST. This outage rendered all online console gameplay inaccessible, including the MH Wilds beta. PlayStation Network service was restored around 8 PM EST, according to the official NA X (Twitter) support account.
While specifics regarding the extension's timing haven't been released, a 24-hour addition is confirmed to compensate for lost playtime. This could occur anytime between the conclusion of Beta Test 2 Part 2 and February 27th, a day before the game's official release. Part 1 of Beta Test 2 is complete, with Part 2 commencing February 13th at 7 PM PT. Players can resume their gameplay and perhaps encounter the amusing bug that transforms detailed characters into low-poly, low-resolution blobs.
The Return of the Hilarious Low-Poly Bug
Capcom has acknowledged that the beta build is an older version and doesn't represent the final game. Consequently, it contains various bugs, including the notorious low-poly character glitch, stemming from texture loading issues. This glitch transforms characters, Palicos, and monsters into blocky, simplified versions.
Rather than frustration, this glitch has generated amusement among fans, who've shared their low-poly encounters on social media. Some even hope the game will acknowledge this humorous bug in the future. GamesRadar+ interviews reveal the MH Wilds team is aware of the glitch and appreciates the player response, but recommends experiencing the game with optimal specifications upon its official release.
Monster Hunter Wilds, the latest 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 Most Recent Major Outage
PlayStation's NA X (Twitter) support account attributed the outage to an "operational issue," apologizing for the inconvenience. 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. That incident resulted in a 3.5-week service disruption and the compromise of approximately 77 million accounts. In contrast to the recent event, Sony provided users with regular updates during the 2011 outage.
