MH Wilds Extends Beta After PSN Outage

Monster Hunter Wilds is exploring a 24-hour extension for Open Beta Test 2 following this weekend's PlayStation Network outage. This article details the potential extension and the events leading up to it.

24-Hour Playtime Interruption for PS5 Users

Due to the PlayStation Network outage lasting 24 hours (from 6 PM EST on February 7th to approximately 8 PM EST), Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds) is considering a one-day extension to Open Beta Test 2 to compensate players for lost playtime. While the exact timing of the extension remains unannounced, it's confirmed to be 24 hours, potentially added to the end of Beta Test 2 Part 2 before the game's February 27th launch. Part 1 of Beta Test 2 is complete, and Part 2 begins February 13th at 7 PM PT. Players can anticipate resuming their hunts, possibly encountering the amusing low-poly bug.

The Hilarious Low-Poly Bug Returns

Capcom acknowledges the beta build's outdated nature and the presence of bugs, including the infamous low-poly character glitch. This glitch transforms characters, Palicos, and monsters into low-resolution, blocky versions. Rather than frustration, this has sparked amusement amongst players, with many sharing their experiences online and hoping for a future nod to this quirky visual bug. While the MH Wilds team appreciates the humor, they encourage players to experience the fully realized game with optimal hardware upon its official release.

Monster Hunter Wilds, the latest installment in the acclaimed series, introduces an open-world setting – the Forbidden Lands. Players take on the role of a Hunter investigating this mysterious region and its apex predator, the White Wraith. This highly anticipated action-RPG launches on February 28th, 2025, for PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

PlayStation Network's Significant Outage

PlayStation's NA X (Twitter) support account attributed the outage to an "operational issue," apologizing for the disruption. PlayStation Plus subscribers will receive a five-day service extension as compensation. However, the lack of communication during the outage drew criticism, evoking concerns reminiscent of the extensive 2011 PSN outage caused by a hacker attack. The 2011 incident resulted in a three-and-a-half-week service interruption and 77 million compromised accounts. In contrast to the 2011 event, communication during this recent outage was lacking.