PSN Outage Prompts MH Wilds Beta Extension

Monster Hunter Wilds is considering a 24-hour extension to Open Beta Test 2 following this weekend's PlayStation Network outage. Read on for details.

Monster Hunter Wilds May Extend Beta Test 2

24-Hour PS5 Gameplay Interruption

Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds) is exploring a one-day extension for Open Beta Test 2 due to the PlayStation Network outage that began at 6 PM EST on February 7th. The 24-hour service disruption rendered all online PlayStation games unplayable, 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 addition to compensate for lost playtime is under consideration. This could be added to the end of Beta Test 2 Part 2, extending it beyond the 27th (a day before official release). Part 1 of Beta Test 2 is complete, and Part 2 begins February 13th at 7 PM PT. Players can rejoin the hunt and perhaps encounter the amusing low-poly bug that transforms characters into hilarious, low-resolution blobs.

The Hilarious Low-Poly Bug Returns

Capcom has acknowledged that the beta build is outdated and doesn't represent the final game. This explains the abundance of bugs, including the infamous low-poly character glitch resulting from texture loading issues. This glitch transforms characters, Palicos, and monsters into blocky versions of their original selves.

Rather than frustration, this comical glitch has been embraced by fans, who are 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 amused by its popularity, but recommends experiencing the game with proper specs upon official launch.

Monster Hunter Wilds, the latest in the acclaimed series, introduces 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 drew criticism from fans, who expressed concern and compared it to the 2011 PSN outage. That incident, caused by a hacker attack, resulted in a 3.5-week service disruption and the compromise of approximately 77 million accounts. Sony’s communication during the 2011 outage was significantly more thorough.