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

Newsflash: The Hidden Ones Pre-Alpha Playtest Delayed

Fans eagerly anticipating the pre-alpha playtest of The Hidden Ones, the action brawler based on Hitori No Shita: The Outcast, will need to adjust their calendars. Originally slated for next week, Tencent Games and MoreFun Studios have announced a postponement to February 27th, 2025. This gives the development team an extra two months to refine the gameplay experience.

The delay was announced via the game's official website, with the developers citing a commitment to delivering the highest quality playtest possible. For further details on The Hidden Ones, visit the official website.

A Deep Dive into the Game's World

The Hidden Ones immerses players in a thrilling martial arts brawler, deeply rooted in the Hitori No Shita universe. The game blends Eastern philosophies like Taoism and Yin Yang with modern settings and intense martial arts combat.

Players will explore a cinematic storyline, unraveling the mysteries of the Outcasts. The gameplay features multiple levels with progressively challenging boss battles, each reflecting a chapter from the source material's rich mythology. Bosses evolve alongside the player, ensuring a constantly dynamic challenge.

Multiple game modes cater to diverse preferences. "Duel" mode pits players against each other in intense showdowns, while an "action roulette" mechanic allows for the unpredictable acquisition of opponent abilities mid-battle. A "trial" mode presents a gauntlet of increasingly difficult boss encounters, demanding mastery of diverse characters and fighting styles.

That's all for this update on The Hidden Ones' pre-alpha playtest. Stay tuned for our next piece on the early access release of the open-world simulation game, Palmon Survival.