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 the popular Hitori No Shita: The Outcast franchise, has been delayed. Originally slated for next week, Tencent Games and MoreFun Studios have pushed the playtest back to February 27th, 2025. This two-month extension will allow the developers to refine the game and ensure a superior player experience, as stated on the game's official website.

A Deep Dive into The Hidden Ones

Set within the rich mythology of Hitori No Shita, The Hidden Ones blends Eastern philosophies like Taoism and Yin Yang with modern martial arts combat. Players will immerse themselves in a cinematic narrative, unraveling the stories of the Outcasts and mastering the unique abilities of various characters.

The game features multiple gameplay modes:

• Duel Mode: Engage in intense player-versus-player battles.
• Action Roulette: Dynamically acquire opponents' skills mid-combat.
• Trial Mode: Conquer a series of increasingly difficult boss encounters, demanding mastery of diverse characters and fighting styles.

Each boss battle reflects a chapter from the Hitori No Shita saga, evolving in complexity alongside the player's progress. For more details, visit the official The Hidden Ones website.

Stay tuned for our next article covering the early access release of the open-world simulation game, Palmon Survival.