Monster Hunter Wilds Beta Extended by 24 Hours Following PSN Outage

Capcom to Extend Playtest for Monster Hunter Wilds

Following a significant worldwide outage of the PlayStation Network (PSN) that lasted nearly 24 hours, Capcom has announced additional playtesting opportunities for fans of Monster Hunter Wilds. This announcement comes on the heels of the company’s first open beta test held in November 2024, leading into a second beta trial planned for February 2025.

During the latest playtest on February 9, users encountered accessibility issues due to the PSN downtime, leaving them unable to dive into the new title. To address the lost time, Capcom’s official Monster Hunter account took to X to assure players that they are considering extending the open beta testing period by an additional day.

PS5 hunters, thanks for your patience and understanding during this weekend’s PSN service issues. To account for the reduced OBT2 play time due to the outage, we are considering running OBT2 for an additional 24 hours at a future date. Exact details and timing are TBD, so please stay tuned.— Monster Hunter (@monsterhunter) February 9, 2025

PlayStation Users Will Not Be Forgotten

Character in Monster Hunter Wilds with Nerscylla

The current schedule for the ongoing Monster Hunter Wilds open beta test (OBT2) concludes on February 9 at 7 PM PT. Therefore, it seems unlikely that the current testing phase will be extended for this particular session. However, considering the launch date of Monster Hunter Wilds is set for February 28 and a subsequent playtest is slated for February 14, many speculate that Capcom may enable an extension for PlayStation users to compensate for the outage.

As of now, Sony has not elaborated on the root cause of the PSN disruption, merely indicating in a recent post on X that the service has “recovered from an operational issue.”While this incident represents one of the longest outages experienced in recent memory, players are grateful to Capcom for their initiative to rectify the situation and enhance the beta experience.

Monster Hunter Wilds Gains Popular Momentum

OBT2 Achieves Impressive Player Engagement

Palico from Monster Hunter Wilds — Custom image by Katarina Cimbaljevic

The enthusiasm surrounding the open beta test is evident, with over 250, 000 players joining when it launched. This substantial engagement demonstrates the dedication and passion of fans eager to explore the latest chapter in the Monster Hunter franchise. With the full release just weeks away, expectations and excitement around the title are expected to grow, especially with more playtest opportunities on the horizon.

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