BREAKING: MH Wilds Beta Extended Amid PSN Outage

Monster Hunter Wilds is exploring a 24-hour extension for Open Beta Test 2 following this weekend's PlayStation Network outage. This article details the potential extension and the events leading up to it.

A Full Day of Downtime for PS5 Players

Due to the PlayStation Network outage lasting 24 hours (from 6 PM EST on February 7th to approximately 8 PM EST), Monster Hunter Wilds is considering a one-day extension to compensate players for lost playtime. While the exact timing of the extension remains unannounced, it's confirmed to be 24 hours, potentially added to the end of Beta Test 2 Part 2 before the game's February 27th deadline. Part 1 of Beta Test 2 has concluded, with Part 2 commencing February 13th at 7 PM PT. Players can anticipate resuming their hunts, and perhaps encountering the amusing low-poly bug.

The Hilarious Low-Poly Bug Returns

Capcom acknowledges the beta build's outdated nature, resulting in bugs like the infamous low-poly character glitch. This glitch transforms characters, Palicos, and monsters into blocky, low-resolution versions. Instead of frustration, this has sparked amusement amongst fans, who have shared their humorous encounters on social media. While developers appreciate the positive reception, they encourage players to experience the game's full visual fidelity with appropriate hardware upon 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—the Forbidden Lands. Players assume the role of a Hunter investigating this mysterious region and its apex predator, the White Wraith. This highly anticipated action-RPG launches on February 28th, 2025, for PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

PlayStation Network's Significant Outage

PlayStation attributed the outage to an "operational issue," apologizing for the disruption. PlayStation Plus subscribers will receive a five-day service extension as compensation. However, the lack of communication during the outage drew criticism, reminiscent of the 2011 PSN breach. The 2011 incident, 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 current situation, Sony provided users with consistent updates during the 2011 outage.