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 provides further details about the game.

A Deep Dive into The Hidden Ones

Blending Eastern philosophies like Taoism and Yin Yang with modern martial arts, The Hidden Ones immerses players in a cinematic narrative centered around the Outcasts. The game emphasizes character understanding, philosophical depth, and mastering unique abilities.

Players will navigate multiple levels, confronting progressively challenging bosses, each representing a chapter in the overarching martial arts saga and evolving alongside the player's progress. Multiple game modes are featured, including:

• Duel Mode: Engage in intense player-versus-player combat.
• Action Roulette: Dynamically acquire opponent skills during battles.
• Trial Mode: Conquer a series of increasingly difficult boss battles, 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.