Tencent Delays Hidden Ones Playtest

The Hidden Ones, the highly anticipated Hitori No Shita-based brawler from Tencent Games and MoreFun Studios, has had its pre-alpha playtest delayed. Originally slated for next week, the playtest is now rescheduled for February 27th, 2025. This two-month postponement allows the developers additional time for refinement, ensuring a superior player experience. The announcement was made via the game's official website.

A Deep Dive into The Hidden Ones

This action-packed fighting game immerses players in the rich Hitori No Shita universe, blending Eastern philosophies like Taoism and Yin Yang with modern martial arts combat. The game emphasizes character understanding, philosophical depth, and mastering unique abilities within a cinematic storyline that unfolds the lives of the Outcasts.

Players will navigate multiple levels, confronting increasingly difficult bosses, each connected to a chapter of the martial arts saga and evolving alongside the player's progress. Multiple game modes are featured, including:

Duel Mode: Engage in intense player-versus-player battles.
Action Roulette: Dynamically acquire opponent skills mid-combat.
Trial Mode: Test your mettle against a challenging series of boss fights, demanding mastery of diverse characters and fighting styles.

For more details, visit the official website. Stay tuned for our next article covering the early access release of the open-world simulation game, Palmon Survival.