Monster Hunter Wilds is evaluating a 24-hour extension for Open Beta Test 2 following a significant PlayStation Network outage. This article details the proposed extension and the events leading up to it.

24-Hour PS5 Gameplay Interruption

Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds) is considering a one-day extension to Open Beta Test 2 due to the PlayStation Network's 24-hour downtime starting February 7th, 6 PM EST. This outage rendered all online PlayStation games inaccessible, impacting 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 remains unannounced, 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 begins February 13th, 7 PM PT. Players can anticipate resuming gameplay, potentially encountering the amusing bug that transforms characters into low-polygraphical representations.

The Return of the Low-Poly Glitch

Capcom has acknowledged that the beta test uses an outdated build, resulting in bugs like the infamous low-poly character glitch. This glitch, caused by texture loading issues, transforms characters, Palicos, and monsters into blocky forms.

Instead of frustration, this glitch has become a source of amusement, with players sharing their experiences on social media. Some even hope the game will acknowledge this humorous bug in the future. While MH Wilds developers appreciate the positive response, they encourage players to experience the game's full visual fidelity with appropriate hardware 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. This highly anticipated action-RPG launches on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on February 28th, 2025.

A Major PlayStation Network Outage

PlayStation attributed the outage to an "operational issue" and apologized for the disruption. PlayStation Plus subscribers will receive a five-day service extension as compensation.

However, the lack of communication during the outage drew criticism, evoking concerns similar to the 2011 PSN breach. The 2011 incident, caused by a hacker attack, resulted in a 3.5-week outage and the compromise of approximately 77 million accounts. In contrast to the recent event, Sony provided regular updates and thorough incident analysis during the 2011 outage.