MH Wilds Beta Test Extension Considered After Sudden PSN Outage

Monster Hunter Wilds is evaluating 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 PS5 Gameplay Interruption

Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds) is considering a one-day extension to Open Beta Test 2 due to the PlayStation Network outage. The service was unavailable for 24 hours, beginning February 7th at 6 PM EST, impacting all online console gaming, including the MH Wilds beta. PlayStation Network service was restored around 8 PM EST, according to the official NA X (Twitter) support account.

While the exact timing of the potential extension hasn't been announced, a 24-hour extension to compensate for lost playtime is under consideration. This could 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 concluded, and Part 2 begins February 13th at 7 PM PT. Players can resume gameplay and potentially encounter the amusing low-poly character bug.

The Hilarious Low-Poly Glitch Returns

Capcom has stated that the beta test build is outdated and doesn't reflect the final game. Consequently, bugs are present, including the infamous low-poly character glitch, where textures fail to load correctly, transforming characters, Palicos, and monsters into blocky, low-resolution versions.

Rather than frustration, this glitch has been embraced by fans, who have shared their humorous low-poly encounters on social media. Some even hope the game will acknowledge this quirky bug in the future. GamesRadar+ reports that the MH Wilds team is aware of the bug and appreciates the player response, but recommends experiencing the game with optimal specifications upon its official release.

Monster Hunter Wilds, the latest entry 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 highly anticipated action-RPG launches on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on February 28th, 2025.

Significant PlayStation Network Outage

PlayStation's NA X (Twitter) support account attributed the outage to an "operational issue" and apologized for the disruption. PlayStation Plus subscribers will receive five additional days of service as compensation.

However, the lack of communication during the outage drew criticism from fans, who expressed concern and compared it to the 2011 PSN outage, a three-and-a-half-week service interruption caused by a hacker attack affecting approximately 77 million accounts. In contrast to the 2011 incident, Sony's communication during this recent outage was deemed inadequate.