Tencent Pushes Back The Hidden Ones Pre-Alpha Playtest to Next Month

The highly anticipated pre-alpha playtest for The Hidden Ones, the action brawler based on Hitori No Shita: The Outcast, has been delayed. Originally slated for next week, Tencent Games and MoreFun Studios have pushed the playtest back to February 27th, 2025, allowing for additional polish and refinement.

The delay was announced on the game's official website, with the developers citing a commitment to delivering the best possible player experience. For more details about the game, visit the official website.

A Deep Dive into The Hidden Ones

Blending Eastern philosophies like Taoism and Yin Yang with modern martial arts, The Hidden Ones immerses players in a cinematic story exploring the lives of the Outcasts from the Hitori No Shita universe. Gameplay centers around mastering unique character abilities and philosophies within a challenging, multi-level structure. Players will face increasingly difficult bosses, each linked to a chapter in the overarching saga and evolving alongside the player's progress.

The game features multiple modes:

• Duel Mode: Engage in intense player-versus-player combat.
• Action Roulette: Steal opponents' skills mid-battle for a dynamic edge.
• Trial Mode: Conquer a series of escalating boss battles, requiring mastery of diverse characters and fighting styles.

This concludes our coverage of The Hidden Ones' pre-alpha playtest postponement. Stay tuned for our next article on the early access release of the open-world simulation game, Palmon Survival.