Tencent's Morefun Reveals 2025 Martial Arts RPG 'The Hidden Ones'

Great news for fans - Morefun Studios' Hitori no Shita is still alive!
Returning as The Hidden Ones, the game promises exciting new adventures
With intense 3D combat, fluid parkour mechanics, and more, it's scheduled for a 2025 release

After years of silence about Morefun Studios' Hitori no Shita: The Outcast - the 3D action brawler based on the popular webcomic - we finally have significant updates. The project continues development with major changes: it's been rebranded as The Hidden Ones and confirmed for a 2025 launch, including a pre-alpha test this January.

The game transports players to contemporary China, following Zhang Chulan, a young martial artist who learns his grandfather's teachings hold extraordinary value in the martial arts community - a revelation that puts him in serious danger.

The recently released gameplay trailer showcases impressive mechanics and introduces Wang Ye as a secondary protagonist. It highlights fluid parkour across city rooftops while evading attacks, alongside deep combat featuring energy projection, precise dodges, and hard-hitting martial arts sequences.

A secret worth uncovering

Tracking information about The Hidden Ones proved challenging, compounded by its multiple naming variations. Despite this, Morefun appears to be delivering something special. The game stands out with its distinctive dark aesthetic - maintaining stylistic elements while presenting a more grounded, visceral world than typical ARPGs.

The ultimate challenge lies in whether The Hidden Ones can engage players unfamiliar with its source material while satisfying existing fans.

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