MH Wilds Beta Test Extended Due to PSN Outage

Monster Hunter Wilds is considering extending their Open Beta Test 2 by 24 hours following a significant PlayStation Network (PSN) outage. Dive in to learn about the potential extension and the events that led to this decision.

Monster Hunter Wilds To Extend Beta Test 2

PS5 Players Could Not Play For 24 Hours

Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds) is contemplating a one-day extension of their Open Beta Test 2 due to the recent PlayStation Network outage. The outage began at 6 PM EST on February 7th and lasted for 24 hours, affecting all online games on the PS5, including the MH Wilds beta test. The service was restored around 8 PM EST, as confirmed by the official NA X (Twitter) support account.

While the specific date or timeframe for the extension hasn't been announced, it's confirmed to be a 24-hour extension to compensate for the lost playtime. This could occur anytime between the end of Beta Test 2 Part 2 and February 27th, the day before the game's official launch. Part 1 of Beta Test 2 has already concluded, and Part 2 is set to start on February 13th at 7 PM PT. Players can look forward to more gameplay and perhaps even encounter the amusing low-poly bug that transforms detailed characters into comical, blocky versions.

The Cursed Low-Poly Bug Returns

Capcom has noted that the beta test builds are outdated and do not represent the final game's quality. As a result, the beta includes several bugs, such as the well-known low-poly character glitch, where textures fail to load properly, turning characters, Palicos, and monsters into blocky figures.

Rather than being frustrated, fans have embraced these quirky glitches, sharing their experiences on social media and even expressing hope that MH Wilds will celebrate its polygonal beginnings. In an interview with GamesRadar+, the MH Wilds team acknowledged the bug and expressed amusement at players' reactions. They encourage players to experience the game in its full glory upon the official launch on February 28th, 2025.

Monster Hunter Wilds is the latest installment in the renowned Monster Hunter series, introducing an open-world setting called the Forbidden Lands. Players assume the role of the Hunter, tasked with exploring this mysterious region and confronting its apex predator, the White Wraith. The much-anticipated action-RPG will be available on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

PlayStation Network’s Largest Outage In Recent Years

The PSN outage was attributed to an "operational issue" according to a post on the NA X (Twitter) support account. PlayStation has apologized for the inconvenience and offered an additional five days of service to active PlayStation Plus members as compensation.

However, fans expressed dissatisfaction with Sony's communication during the outage, which caused widespread concern reminiscent of the 2011 PSN outage. The 2011 incident was due to a hacker attack that compromised about 77 million user accounts, leading to a three-and-a-half-week service interruption from April 20th to May 14th. During that time, Sony provided regular updates to users about the situation and the necessary measures being taken.