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 extensive PlayStation Network downtime, lasting a full 24 hours from 6 PM EST on February 7th, Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds) is considering adding a day to Open Beta Test 2. The outage rendered all online PlayStation console games inaccessible, including the MH Wilds beta. PlayStation Network service was restored around 8 PM EST, as confirmed by the official NA X (Twitter) support account.
While the exact timing of the potential extension remains unannounced, a 24-hour addition is being considered to compensate for lost playtime. This could be added at any point between the conclusion of Beta Test 2 Part 2 and February 27th, the day before the game's official release. Part 1 of Beta Test 2 is complete, and Part 2 commences February 13th at 7 PM PT. Players can resume their hunts and potentially encounter the amusing low-poly character bug.
The Hilarious Low-Poly Bug Returns
Capcom has acknowledged that the beta test builds are outdated and don't represent the final game. This explains the abundance of bugs, including the infamous low-poly character glitch. This glitch, caused by texture loading issues, transforms characters, Palicos, and monsters into low-resolution, blocky versions of themselves.
Rather than frustration, this bug has generated amusement among fans, who have shared their low-poly encounters on social media. Some even hope the game will acknowledge this quirky glitch 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 proper specifications upon its official launch.
Monster Hunter Wilds, the latest installment in the acclaimed series, features an open-world setting called the Forbidden Lands. Players investigate 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" and apologized 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 from fans, who expressed concerns, drawing parallels to the 2011 PSN outage caused by a hacker attack affecting 77 million accounts. The 2011 incident resulted in a three-and-a-half-week service interruption, during which Sony maintained consistent communication with its users.
