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Unlock The Hidden Ones Closed Pre-Alpha Access – Enter our Giveaway

Kate SánchezBy Kate Sánchez02/27/20253 Mins ReadUpdated:02/28/2025
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Thanks to Morefun Studios, a subsidiary of Tencent Games, you can enter our giveaway for a chance to unlock the secrets of the mythical world of The Hidden Ones with our giveaway! Starting today, from February 27, 2025 to March 8, 2025, a select number of players can enter The Hidden Ones Pre-Alpha Access, a closed playtest. The playtest offers players an early look at the game’s cinematic action-fighting style, based on Hitori No Shita: The Outcast. It mixes myth, martial arts, and fast-paced combat. This giveaway is open to PC players at this time.

Want to jump into The Hidden Ones Pre-Alpha playtest and be one of the first to get into the action? Sign up for our newsletter below and enter for your chance to win!

The Hidden Ones giveaway will run today (February 27, 2025) until March 5, 2025. For your chance to win The Hidden Ones Pre-Alpha access, just sign up for the BWT newsletter using your email below. We will grant access to up to 1000 players thanks to Tencent Games.

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What will you get to experience with The Hidden One Pre-Alpha Access?

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Game Mode Story – Experience cinematic cutscenes in the game mode story in Chapter 3, ‘Same River Twice,’ which features 8 chronicles.

Game Mode Trial: Abyss of Tao – Take on legendary bosses in the trial mode, Abyss of Tao, featuring four distinct bosses, each with four difficulty levels.

Game Mode Duel: Martial / Trio Clash – Engage in high-intensity battles across four match tiers, each containing three sub-tiers, two maps, and two duel modes: 1v1 and 3v3 team fights (Trio Clash).

Outcasts – Players will begin with 3 outcasts: Zhang Chulan, Feng Baobao, and Wang Ye. As they advance, they can unlock the remaining 11 outcasts by using Mystic Coins or Ethereal Coins, which can be earned through task completion and daily sign-ins.

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The Hidden Ones is inspired by the popular manga and anime ‘Hitori No Shita: The Outcast’ and is set in a mythical world rooted in ancient Eastern myths and philosophies such as Taoism and Yin Yang. Players will wield unique skill sets to develop their abilities and engage in exhilarating, strategic and action-packed battles. Featuring thrilling Eastern martial arts combat showcased through artistic expression, the upcoming title promises to deliver a visually stunning and captivating gaming experience.

The game features captivating Outcast stories and fast-paced combat – Unveil the ancient myths of the Outcast world and engage in electrifying combat across diverse game modes. It also combines myth and martial arts in cinematic design that allows players to experience unique Eastern martial arts combat, featuring enticing cinematic scenes inspired by an urban myth with ancient elements. Additionally, The Hidden Ones promises completely fair PvP experience. The core values of The Hidden Ones focus on ensuring fair competitive play and upholding a strict zero-tolerance policy against cheating.


The Hidden Ones giveaway will run today (February 27, 2025) until March 5, 2025. For your chance to win The Hidden Ones Pre-Alpha access, just sign up for the BWT newsletter using your email above.

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