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, where further details can be found.

A Deep Dive into The Hidden Ones

Blending Eastern philosophies like Taoism and Yin Yang with modern martial arts, The Hidden Ones plunges players into a cinematic storyline centered around the Outcasts. The game emphasizes character understanding, mastery of unique abilities, and strategic combat.

Players will navigate multiple levels, confronting increasingly challenging bosses. Each boss encounter is directly linked to a chapter within the overarching martial arts narrative, evolving in complexity alongside the player's progression.

Multiple game modes are included:

• Duel Mode: Engage in intense player-versus-player combat.
• Action Roulette: Dynamically acquire opponent skills mid-battle, adding a layer of unpredictable strategy.
• Trial Mode: Conquer a series of escalating 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.