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 rescheduled. Originally slated for next week, Tencent Games and MoreFun Studios have announced a new launch date of February 27th, 2025. This two-month postponement allows the developers additional time for refinement and optimization to ensure a superior player experience. The announcement was made via the game's official website, which also offers further details about the game itself.

Delving into the World of The Hidden Ones

Rooted in the rich lore of Hitori No Shita, The Hidden Ones delivers a thrilling martial arts experience infused with Eastern philosophies like Taoism and the concept of Yin and Yang, set against a modern backdrop. Players will immerse themselves in a cinematic narrative, unraveling the lives of the Outcasts.

The game features:

• Character Mastery: Understand your characters' unique philosophies and abilities to dominate combat.
• Challenging Boss Battles: Confront increasingly difficult bosses, each representing a chapter in the overarching martial arts saga, and evolving alongside the player's skill.
• Duel Mode: Engage in intense player-versus-player battles.
• Action Roulette: Dynamically acquire opponents' skills mid-fight, adding an element of surprise and unpredictability.
• Trial Mode: Test your mettle against a series of escalating boss encounters, demanding mastery of diverse characters and fighting styles.

For more information, 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.