Monster Hunter Wilds News

Announcing Monster Hunter Wilds' Second Open Beta Test!

For all of you who missed the Open Beta Test in November 2024, or for those who want to play it again, we've decided to hold a second Open Beta Test before the game's official launch on Friday, February 28, 2025.
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[h3]- Second Open Beta Test Periods[/h3]
PT: Thursday, February 6th 2025 7:00pm - Sunday, February 9th, 2025 6:59 pm
PT: Thursday, February 13th, 2025 7:00 pm - Sunday, February 16th, 2025 6:59 pm
(Times approximate and subject to change.)

[h3]- What's in the second Open Beta Test?[/h3]
Saved data from the previous Open Beta Test, including character creation data and more, can be carried over to the second Open Beta Test.

The second Open Beta Test will feature the same content as the first, with the addition of a trial Gypceros hunt.
Further information will be revealed in the future.
[h3]More information on the second Open Beta Test can be found here:[/h3]
https://www.monsterhunter.com/wilds/en-us/obt/

[h3]- To Everyone who Participated in the First Open Beta Test[/h3]
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and requests. Rest assured that we are using this feedback to create a higher quality product.
We are currently giving our undivided attention to ensuring that adjustments are made to the final product, but please be aware that these improvements will not be reflected in the second Open Beta Test.
Take a look at the video below to see what adjustments we're planning on making to the final product.

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Pre-orders available now!
Monster Hunter Wilds, the latest installment in the Monster Hunter series, will release worldwide on February 28, 2025!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2246340/

Best Monster Hunter Wilds weapons and tier list

What are the best weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds? Whether you're a grizzled veteran or a complete beginner, choosing a weapon in Capcom's hunting game requires some forethought. The series has rather steep learning curves, and Wilds is no different. Wielding a weapon incompatible with your playstyle can really hamper your enjoyment, and you wouldn't be the first to stop playing if it doesn't click.

Before getting too ahead of yourself in Monster Hunter Wilds, you might want to read up on all Monster Hunter Wilds monsters that we know about in the RPG game. We've gone ahead and broken down each of the Monster Hunter Wilds weapons on offer and why you might want to use them.

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Free hardware benchmark tool release under consideration

We saw that some of you were concerned as to whether your rig would be powerful enough to run Monster Hunter Wilds when it launches, so we are currently considering releasing a benchmark tool to hopefully help those of you with questions out. We'll keep you looped in on any further details here.

The Monster Hunter Wilds - Pre-Launch Community Update
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Monster Hunter Wilds - Pre-Launch Community Update

Welcome to the Monster Hunter Wilds - Pre-Launch Community Update, where the Community Team are joined by special guest and Monster Hunter Wilds director, Yuya Tokuda, to discuss the improvements and adjustments coming to the game for launch on February 28th.
In this pre-recorded stream, hear about the key areas the team are focused on, including what they're working on following the Open Beta Test.

Monster Hunter Wilds - Pre-Launch Community Update
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Monster Hunter Wilds, the latest installment in the Monster Hunter series, will release worldwide on February 28, 2025!
Pre-orders available now!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2246340/

Monster Hunter Wilds director shows off hitstop and weapon changes from beta

The Monster Hunter Wilds beta was a fantastic success, with hordes of players descending upon the sequel to Capcom's best-selling game of all time. The new RPG is an impressive beast, but it certainly wasn't without issues. Game director Yuya Tokuda has been listening to all the feedback on performance drops, polygonal monsters, and concerns around weapon balance and unsatisfying impacts, however. In a new community update, he's joined by community managers Joe and Jonno, and translator Patrick, to show off all the major changes that are being implemented.

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