Monster Hunter Wilds Beta Test Now Available on Multiple Platforms
Attention, avid gamers and monster hunters: the much-anticipated beta test for Monster Hunter Wilds has officially launched on Steam. This second open beta invites players from all corners of the gaming community—whether on PC, PS5, or Xbox—to dive into the action. The beta commenced at 7 PM Pacific on February 6th and will continue until the same hour on February 9th. For those whose schedules don’t align with this window, there’s good news: a repeat session is set for February 13th to 16th, also starting at 7 PM Pacific.
For a comprehensive overview of the beta, including the formidable monsters players can encounter and the adjustments made to game balance and performance compared to the upcoming launch version on February 27th, be sure to check the detailed rundown linked above.
To participate in the beta on Steam, simply “request access” via the Steam page. Rest assured, there’s no lottery or cap on participants; everyone who clicks the button will receive immediate access to download the installer, which requires approximately 24GB of disk space.
Even if your schedule is tight and you can’t jump into gameplay right away, it’s advisable to launch the beta early. The initial setup includes a shader compilation process that can take several minutes, so it’s best to get that out of the way before the action begins. While waiting for the shaders to compile—or perhaps reflecting on any hunts that didn’t go as planned—take a moment to explore the extensive coverage of Monster Hunter Wilds available for your reading pleasure.
