Monster Hunter Wilds is contemplating a 24-hour extension for their Open Beta Test 2 following a significant PlayStation Network outage that took place over the weekend. This article delves into the details of the proposed extension and the events surrounding the outage.

Monster Hunter Wilds To Extend Beta Test 2

PS5 Players Could Not Play For 24 Hours

Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds) is considering extending their Open Beta Test 2 by one day to compensate for the PlayStation Network outage that occurred this weekend. The outage began at 6 PM EST on February 7th and lasted for 24 hours, making all online games on the console, including the Monster Hunter Wilds beta test, inaccessible. The PlayStation Network was restored around 8 PM EST, as confirmed by the official NA X (Twitter) support account.

Although the specific date and time for the extension have not been announced, it is confirmed to be a 24-hour period to make up for the lost playtime. This extension might occur anytime between the end of Beta Test 2 Part 2 and February 27th, the day before the game's official release. Part 1 of Beta Test 2 has already concluded, and Part 2 is scheduled to start on February 13th at 7 PM PT. Players can look forward to resuming their adventures and possibly encountering the amusing low-poly character glitch that transforms detailed characters into blocky, low-resolution versions.

The Cursed Low-Poly Bug Returns

Capcom has acknowledged that the beta test builds are outdated and do not represent the final game's quality. Consequently, these builds contain various bugs, including the notorious low-poly character glitch, which distorts characters, Palicos, and monsters into blocky, simplified versions of themselves.

Despite the visual oddity, fans have embraced this glitch, sharing their humorous encounters on social media. Some even hope that Monster Hunter Wilds will celebrate its polygonal roots in the future. In an interview with GamesRadar+, the MH Wilds team expressed amusement at the glitch's reception but encouraged players to experience the game's full potential upon its official release later this month.

Monster Hunter Wilds marks a new chapter in the acclaimed Monster Hunter series, introducing an open-world setting known as 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 eagerly awaited action-RPG is set to launch on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on February 28th, 2025.

PlayStation Network’s Largest Outage In Recent Years

PlayStation attributed the day-long outage to an "operational issue" and issued an apology via their NA X (Twitter) support account. As compensation, users with an active PlayStation Plus membership will receive an additional five days of service.

However, the lack of communication from Sony during the outage led to widespread frustration among fans, reminiscent of the 2011 PSN outage caused by a hacker attack. That incident compromised approximately 77 million user accounts and resulted in a three-and-a-half-week service interruption from April 20th to May 14th. During the 2011 outage, Sony kept users informed about the situation and the necessary steps to address the security breach.