Tencent Pushes Back The Hidden Ones Pre-Alpha Playtest to Next Month

Fans of Hitori No Shita: The Outcast eagerly anticipated the pre-alpha playtest of The Hidden Ones, the upcoming game based on the popular anime. Originally slated for next week, Tencent Games and MoreFun Studios have announced a postponement, pushing the playtest to February 27th, 2025. This two-month delay allows the developers additional time to refine the game and ensure a superior player experience. The announcement was made on the game's official website, which also offers further details.

What Awaits in The Hidden Ones?

Prepare for an action-packed brawler deeply rooted in the Hitori No Shita universe. The Hidden Ones blends Eastern philosophies like Taoism and Yin Yang with modern martial arts in a captivating setting. Players will delve into a cinematic story, unraveling the lives of the Outcasts and mastering the unique abilities of diverse characters, each steeped in their own philosophies.

The game features multiple levels with progressively challenging bosses, each echoing a chapter in the mythical martial arts saga and evolving alongside the player's skill. Multiple game modes are included: a Duel mode for competitive player-versus-player combat featuring an action roulette mechanic allowing mid-fight skill acquisition; and a Trial mode presenting a gauntlet of increasingly difficult boss battles demanding mastery of various characters and fighting styles.

The postponement of the pre-alpha playtest to February 27th, 2025, gives developers time to polish the experience. For more information, visit the official website. Stay tuned for our next news piece covering the early access release of the open-world simulation game, Palmon Survival.