Monster Hunter: Wilds' Second Open Beta Dates Announced
Capcom has announced the dates for the second open beta of its highly anticipated title, Monster Hunter: Wilds, scheduled for two weekends in February 2025. This follows the successful first beta test in late 2024. The beta will offer players another opportunity to experience the expansive open world before the game's official launch on February 28, 2025.
Monster Hunter: Wilds promises to be a landmark entry in the franchise, boasting a vast, diverse open world teeming with unique creatures to hunt. The initial beta provided a taste of the narrative, character creation, and combat, featuring hunts of select monsters within the tutorial area.
The second open beta will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam, running across these two weekends:
- February 6, 2025, 7:00 pm PT – February 9, 2025, 6:59 pm PT
- February 13, 2025, 7:00 pm PT – February 16, 2025, 6:59 pm PT
Beta Content and Improvements
This second beta will include all content from the first, allowing players to revisit character creation, the story trial, and the Doshaguma hunt. A new challenge awaits with the addition of a Gypceros hunt, a popular monster returning to the series. Furthermore, characters created during the first beta can be carried over, eliminating the need for recreation.
Capcom acknowledges feedback from the first beta regarding visual aspects (textures and lighting) and weapon mechanics. The developer assures players that improvements based on this feedback are underway to enhance the game's quality before its official release.
This second beta represents a crucial step for both Capcom and fans, providing valuable time for refinement and renewed anticipation for what promises to be a significant addition to the Monster Hunter series. Whether a returning player or a newcomer, February 2025 will be a thrilling month for hunters worldwide.
