Monster Hunter Wilds is evaluating a 24-hour extension for Open Beta Test 2 following this weekend's extensive PlayStation Network outage. This article details the potential extension and the circumstances leading to its consideration.
24-Hour Playtime Interruption for PS5 Users
Due to the PlayStation Network's 24-hour service disruption (beginning 6 PM EST on February 7th), Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds) is exploring a one-day extension to Open Beta Test 2. The outage rendered all online console gaming inaccessible, 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 extension remains unannounced, 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, the day before the game's official launch. Part 1 of Beta Test 2 is complete, and Part 2 commences February 13th at 7 PM PT. Players can resume their gameplay and potentially encounter the amusing low-poly character bug.
The Return of the Hilarious Low-Poly Glitch
Capcom acknowledges the beta build's outdated nature and resulting bugs, including the infamous low-poly character glitch. This glitch, stemming from texture loading issues, transforms characters, Palicos, and monsters into blocky, low-resolution versions.
Rather than frustration, this humorous glitch has been embraced by fans, who share their low-poly encounters on social media. Some even hope the game will acknowledge this quirky aspect in the future. While MH Wilds developers are aware and amused by the bug (per a GamesRadar+ interview), they encourage players to experience the game's full visual fidelity with appropriate hardware upon its official release.
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 action-RPG launches on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on February 28th, 2025.
PlayStation Network's Significant Outage
PlayStation attributed the outage to an "operational issue" in a post on its NA X (Twitter) account, apologizing for the inconvenience. PlayStation Plus subscribers will receive a five-day service extension as compensation.
However, the lack of communication during the outage drew criticism, with fans expressing concerns reminiscent of the 2011 PSN outage caused by a hacker attack. That incident resulted in a three-and-a-half-week service interruption and the compromise of approximately 77 million user accounts. In contrast to the recent event, Sony provided consistent updates during the 2011 outage, detailing the situation and the investigation's progress.
