Summary
Capcom has announced that it will extend the second open beta test forMonster Hunter Wildsby 24 hours on all platforms following the recent network issues faced by PlayStation users. The server problem impactedMonster Hunter Wildsplayers on the PS5 and the PS4 starting on February 8.
The limited-time open beta tests forMonster Hunter Wildshave been wildly successful. Back in October 2024, the action RPG’s first open beta test drew in more than463,000 concurrent players on Steam alone, which cemented its place as one of 2024’s most popular Steam titles months before its official release date. Picking up from where it left off,Monster Hunter Wildsstarted its second public beta on July 10, 2025. However, this testing period was marred by a PSN outage on February 8, which kept all fans on PS5 and PS4 offline and out of action for almost a whole day. Given this major hiccup, Capcom previously shared contemplating a beta test extension, the details of which it has finally revealed in its latest update.
On theMonster Hunter Wildsaccount on Twitter, it was confirmed that the final round of the game’s second open beta test, which kicks off on February 13 at 7 PM PST / 10 PM EST, has been revised to last a day longer. Instead of concluding on February 16, it will now wrap up on February 17 at 6:59 PM PST / 9:59 PM EST. Even though thePSN issues only hampered those on PlayStation consoles, the announcement confirmed that the extended period will be available to players on all platforms. Furthermore, it stated that players will also be eligible for the beta participation bonuses during this added time.
Monster Hunter Wilds Second Open Beta Revised Dates
Based on thestrong response toMonster Hunter Wilds' second open beta testin its initial phase, it would be reasonable to expect similar results in the final phase as well. With the added boost from the return of PlayStation players who were offline during the previous phase, there is a good chance that this beta could see even larger numbers.
Monster Hunter Wilds
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The unbridled force of nature runs wild and relentless, with environments transforming drastically from one moment to the next. This is a story of monsters and humans and their struggles to live in harmony in a world of duality.Fulfill your duty as a Hunter by tracking and defeating powerful monsters and forging strong new weapons and armor from the materials you harvest from your hunt as you uncover the connection between the people of the Forbidden Lands and the locales they inhabit.The ultimate hunting experience awaits you in Monster Hunter Wilds.
