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 final refinements.

The delay was announced on the game's official website, with the developers citing a commitment to delivering the best possible player experience. For further details on The Hidden Ones, visit the official website.

A Deeper Look at The Hidden Ones

The Hidden Ones immerses players in a thrilling martial arts world rooted in the Hitori No Shita universe. Blending Eastern philosophies like Taoism and Yin Yang with a modern setting, the game emphasizes mastering unique character abilities and understanding their underlying philosophies.

The game unfolds through a cinematic story exploring the lives of the Outcasts. Players will progress through challenging levels, facing increasingly difficult bosses, each representing a chapter in the martial arts saga and evolving alongside the player's skills.

Multiple game modes are included:

• Duel Mode: Engage in intense player-versus-player combat.
• Action Roulette: Dynamically acquire opponents' skills mid-battle.
• Trial Mode: Test your mettle against a series of escalating boss battles demanding mastery of diverse characters and fighting styles.

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