Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta 2 Announced for February

It features the Gypceros as a new monster to hunt, though improvements to weapons, performance, and hitstop will not be available.

Posted By | On 08th, Jan. 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds Beta Test 2

Capcom’s Monster Hunter Wilds is getting a second open beta test next month. It’s available from February 6th. 7 PM PT, to February 9th, 6:59 PM PT and February 13th to 16th on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. The same content from the first open beta, which featured a Story Trial and free roam Doshaguma Hunt, will be available with Gypceros added as a new target.

The character creation tool will also be available, and creations carry over to the game. Character data from the previous open beta is also usable in the second. Cross-platform play will also be available. Participants will receive an item pack and a decorative weapon/Seikret charm for use in the game.

Unfortunately, improvements to performance, various weapons, hitstop, etc. will not be available in this second open beta.

Monster Hunter Wilds launches on February 28th. Head here for more details on the graphics modes for consoles. Capcom has confirmed PS5 Pro support at launch and is also looking into lowering the minimum specifications on PC.


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