PSN Outage Spurs 'MH Wilds' Beta Extension

Monster Hunter Wilds is considering extending its Open Beta Test 2 by 24 hours following a significant PlayStation Network outage. This article details the outage and the potential beta extension.

24-Hour Play Interruption for PS5 Users

Due to a 24-hour PlayStation Network outage beginning February 7th at 6 PM EST, Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds) is exploring a one-day extension to Open Beta Test 2. The outage rendered all online PlayStation console games unplayable. 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 addition 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 is complete, and Part 2 starts February 13th at 7 PM PT. Players can anticipate resuming gameplay, potentially encountering the amusing low-poly character bug.

The Hilarious Low-Poly Bug Returns

Capcom acknowledges the beta build's outdated nature, resulting in bugs like the infamous low-poly character glitch. This glitch causes characters, Palicos, and monsters to appear as low-resolution, blocky versions of their intended designs.

Instead of frustration, this comical bug has been embraced by fans, who have shared their low-poly encounters on social media. Some even hope the game will acknowledge this quirky glitch in the future. MH Wilds developers are aware of the bug and appreciate the player response, while recommending players experience the game's full visual fidelity with appropriate hardware upon official release.

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

PlayStation Network's Recent Major Outage

PlayStation attributed the outage to an "operational issue" and apologized for the disruption. PlayStation Plus subscribers will receive five extra days of service as compensation.

However, the lack of communication during the outage drew criticism from fans, evoking concerns reminiscent of 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 provided regular updates to users.