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's impact and the potential beta extension.

24-Hour Play Interruption for PS5 Users

Due to a 24-hour PlayStation Network outage starting February 7th at 6 PM EST, Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds) is exploring a one-day extension to compensate players for lost playtime. While the exact timing hasn't been confirmed, the extension will likely fall between the end of Beta Test 2, Part 2 and February 27th. Part 1 of Beta Test 2 has concluded, with Part 2 commencing February 13th at 7 PM PT. Players can anticipate resuming their hunts and possibly encountering the amusing low-poly graphical glitch.

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Capcom acknowledges the beta build's outdated nature, resulting in bugs like the infamous low-poly character glitch.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 transforms characters, Palicos, and monsters into low-resolution, blocky versions. Instead of frustration, this has sparked amusement among players, who have shared their humorous encounters online. While the developers appreciate the positive response, they encourage players to experience the game's full visual fidelity upon its official release.

Monster Hunter Wilds, the latest installment in the acclaimed series, introduces an open-world setting—the Forbidden Lands. Players assume the role of a Hunter investigating this mysterious region and its apex predator, the White Wraith. The game 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," offering a five-day PlayStation Plus extension as compensation. However, the lack of communication during the outage drew criticism, evoking comparisons to the 2011 PSN breach. The 2011 incident, caused by a hacker attack, resulted in a three-and-a-half-week service disruption and the compromise of 77 million accounts. In contrast to the recent event, Sony provided consistent updates during the 2011 outage.