Overview of Recent Developments
- Capcom is contemplating an additional beta test for Monster Hunter Wilds on the PS5 following a recent PlayStation Network (PSN) service outage.
- The upcoming game is slated for release on February 28, and more information regarding the potential bonus test is anticipated soon.
- The PSN experienced a full day of downtime on February 8, with Sony yet to disclose details on the cause of the disruption.
In light of a recent PSN outage, Capcom is looking into the possibility of hosting an extra beta test for Monster Hunter Wilds. This outage impacted the ongoing open beta, depriving PS5 players of access for a full 24 hours.
Initially launched on February 6 at 10 PM ET for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, the second open beta was interrupted the very next day when the PlayStation Network suffered an outage, rendering all online games on PlayStation consoles temporarily unplayable. Sony managed to restore services roughly 24 hours later, bringing the network back online late on February 8.
Following the service restoration, Capcom expressed gratitude to the gaming community for their patience during this issue and acknowledged that the disruption had curtailed the scheduled time for players to engage in beta testing. In response, the studio is considering an extended test for PS5 users to compensate for the downtime. While this plan remains tentative, Capcom has committed to sharing specific details in the near future.
Capcom’s Response to the PSN Outage
PS5 hunters, thanks for your patience and understanding during this weekend’s PSN service issues. To account for 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
Reasons for a Potential Bonus Beta Test
As the second open beta is set to conclude on February 9 at 9:59 PM ET, Capcom’s consideration of a bonus test would not only serve to make amends for the time lost during the outage but could also fulfill other objectives. A key goal of the beta is to rigorously test Capcom’s server capabilities. However, the outage significantly truncated the testing period, likely preventing the company from gathering comprehensive performance data.
Notably, despite the interruption for PS5 users, the second Monster Hunter Wilds beta showed impressive participation, attracting over 225, 000 concurrent players on Steam alone.
The anticipated release for Monster Hunter Wilds is set for February 28. Should Capcom decide to arrange an extra open beta for PS5 players, a prompt announcement will be crucial, potentially as early as the week of February 10.
As for the PSN outage, Sony has not yet clarified the root cause, and it’s uncertain whether they will provide further information. However, they have announced that all PlayStation Plus subscribers will receive an extension of their memberships by five days as compensation for the disruption.
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