MH Wilds Beta: PSN Outage Spurs Extension Talk

Monster Hunter Wilds is considering extending its Open Beta Test 2 by 24 hours following this weekend's PlayStation Network outage. Read on for details.

Monster Hunter Wilds May Extend Beta Test 2

A 24-Hour Play Interruption for PS5 Players

Due to the PlayStation Network outage that began February 7th at 6 PM EST, lasting 24 hours, Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds) is exploring a one-day extension for Open Beta Test 2. The outage rendered all online PlayStation console games unplayable, 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 extension hasn't been announced, a 24-hour addition is planned to compensate for lost playtime. 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 is complete, and Part 2 starts February 13th at 7 PM PT. Players can rejoin the hunt and possibly encounter the amusing low-poly bug that transforms characters into hilarious, low-resolution blobs.

The Hilarious Low-Poly Bug Returns

Capcom has stated that the beta build is outdated and doesn't reflect the final game. This explains bugs like the infamous low-poly character glitch, where textures fail to load correctly, turning characters, Palicos, and monsters into blocky versions of themselves.

Instead of frustration, this glitch has become a source of amusement, with fans sharing their low-poly encounters on social media. Some even hope the game will acknowledge its quirky polygonal origins. GamesRadar+ reports that the MH Wilds team is aware of the bug and appreciates players' enjoyment, but recommends experiencing the game with optimal specs upon its official release.

Monster Hunter Wilds, the latest 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 PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on February 28th, 2025.

PlayStation Network's Recent Major Outage

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

However, the lack of communication during the outage disappointed fans, sparking concerns reminiscent of the 2011 PSN outage, a three-and-a-half-week disruption caused by a hacker attack affecting 77 million accounts. In contrast to this weekend's event, Sony provided frequent updates during the 2011 incident.