MH Wilds Beta Extended Amid PSN Issues

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 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 outage starting February 7th, 6 PM EST. The outage rendered all online PlayStation console games unplayable, 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 expected to compensate for lost playtime, possibly extending Beta Test 2 Part 2 beyond its scheduled conclusion. Part 1 has concluded, and Part 2 begins February 13th, 7 PM PT. Players might even get another chance to encounter the amusing low-poly character bug.

The Hilarious Low-Poly Bug Returns

Capcom acknowledges the beta build is outdated and contains bugs, including the infamous low-poly character glitch. This glitch transforms characters, Palicos, and monsters into low-resolution, blocky versions. Instead of frustration, this has become a source of amusement for players who are sharing their experiences on social media. While the developers appreciate the humorous response, they encourage players to experience the game's full visual fidelity upon its official release.

Monster Hunter Wilds, the latest in the acclaimed series, introduces an open-world setting – the Forbidden Lands. Players investigate this mysterious region and its apex predator, the White Wraith. The game 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. PlayStation Plus subscribers will receive five extra days of service as compensation. However, the lack of communication during the outage drew criticism, reminding some of the 2011 PSN outage caused by a hacker attack that compromised 77 million accounts and resulted in a three-and-a-half-week service disruption. In contrast to the 2011 event, Sony's communication during this recent outage was deemed insufficient.