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 rescheduled. Initially slated for next week, Tencent Games and MoreFun Studios have pushed the playtest back to February 27th, 2025. This two-month delay will allow the developers to further refine the game and ensure a superior player experience. The announcement was made via the game's official website.

A Deeper Dive into The Hidden Ones

Set within the rich tapestry of the Hitori No Shita universe, The Hidden Ones delivers a thrilling martial arts experience infused with Eastern philosophies like Taoism and Yin Yang. Players will immerse themselves in a cinematic narrative, unraveling the mysteries surrounding the Outcasts.

Gameplay features a diverse roster of characters, each with unique abilities and philosophies to master. Players will progress through challenging levels culminating in epic boss battles, intricately woven into the overarching martial arts saga. Boss encounters evolve alongside player skill, ensuring ongoing challenge.

Multiple game modes cater to diverse preferences. "Duel" mode pits players against each other in intense combat, while an "action roulette" mechanic allows for dynamic skill appropriation during fights. A "trial" mode presents a grueling gauntlet of progressively difficult boss battles, demanding mastery of various characters and fighting styles.

For more information, visit the official website. This concludes our coverage of The Hidden Ones' pre-alpha playtest delay. Stay tuned for our next piece on the early access release of the open-world simulation game, Palmon Survival.