Monster Hunter Wilds Beta Gets Extra 24 Hours After PSN Outage

Capcom extends the Monster Hunter Wilds beta test following a 24-hour PlayStation Network outage that disrupted the previous weekend's session. The PSN service interruption, attributed to an "operational issue" by Sony, lasted approximately 24 hours, impacting online gaming and even some single-player titles requiring online authentication.

As a result of the outage, Sony compensated PlayStation Plus subscribers with five extra days of service. The Monster Hunter Wilds beta, highly anticipated and exceptionally popular, was significantly affected, forcing a curtailment of the planned Thursday, February 6th to Sunday, February 9th testing period.

In response to player inconvenience, Capcom announced a 24-hour extension to the next beta session. The revised schedule is as follows:

February 13th, 7 PM PT / February 14th, 3 AM GMT – February 17th, 6:59 PM PT / February 18th, 2:59 AM GMT

Capcom confirmed that participation bonuses, redeemable in the full game, remain available during this extended beta period. Despite the previous week's setbacks, beta participants had the opportunity to engage with Arkveld, a formidable new monster introduced in Monster Hunter Wilds.

The official launch of Monster Hunter Wilds is slated for February 28th, 2025, across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC platforms. For further details on Capcom's latest hunting adventure, including our IGN First coverage and final preview, please visit [link to IGN First coverage]. Additionally, consult our comprehensive guide to the Monster Hunter Wilds beta, encompassing multiplayer gameplay, weapon types, and confirmed monster encounters.