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Monster Hunter Beta Extended After PlayStation Outage

2/14/2025

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Capcom Extends Beta

Capcom has granted a 24-hour extension to the Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Test, now running from February 13 to February 17, following a PlayStation Network outage that left millions unable to access online services on February 8. Players can seize this opportunity to unlock exciting bonuses ahead of the full game's release on February 28.

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PlayStation Network Outage

On February 7, 2025, PlayStation Network (PSN) plunged into chaos with a staggering 24-hour outage, sparking over 3 million reports on Downdetector. While PlayStation finally acknowledged the disruption, labeling it an "operational issue," the undisclosed cause left users anxious. To ease frustrations, they offered five free days of PlayStation Plus, but uncertainty looms.

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Capcom Extends Beta

Capcom has granted a 24-hour extension to the Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Test, now running from February 13 to February 17, following a PlayStation Network outage that left millions unable to access online services on February 8. Players can seize this opportunity to unlock exciting bonuses ahead of the full game's release on February 28.

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