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

The highly anticipated pre-alpha playtest for The Hidden Ones, the action brawler based on Hitori No Shita: The Outcast, has been delayed. Originally slated for next week, Tencent Games and MoreFun Studios have pushed the playtest back to February 27th, 2025, granting themselves an additional two months for refinement.

The postponement was announced on the game's official website, with the developers citing a commitment to delivering a superior player experience. For more details, visit the official website.

A Deeper Dive into The Hidden Ones

The Hidden Ones immerses players in a dynamic martial arts world inspired by the Hitori No Shita universe. Blending Eastern philosophies like Taoism and Yin Yang with modern aesthetics, the game emphasizes character mastery and unique abilities.

Players will unravel a cinematic narrative centered on the lives of the Outcasts, progressing through challenging levels and epic boss battles. Each boss encounter is intricately tied to the overarching martial arts saga, evolving in complexity alongside the player's skills.

Multiple game modes cater to diverse preferences:

• Duel Mode: Engage in intense player-versus-player combat.
• Action Roulette: Dynamically acquire opponents' skills during battles.
• Trial Mode: Conquer a series of escalating boss fights, demanding mastery of various characters and fighting styles.

This concludes our coverage of The Hidden Ones' pre-alpha playtest delay. Stay tuned for our next article on the early access release of the open-world simulation game, Palmon Survival.