Capcom has announced an extension to the Monster Hunter Wilds beta following a significant 24-hour PlayStation Network outage. The outage prevented players from accessing the game during its scheduled beta session. In response, Capcom has added an extra session that will start on February 13 at 7 PM PT and will end on February 17 at 6:59 PM PT. During this period, players can continue to earn participation bonuses that will carry over to the full game. Monster Hunter Wilds’ beta featured a new formidable monster named Arkveld, enticing fans ahead of its official release on February 28, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
What is Monster Hunter Wilds?Monster Hunter Wilds is the latest installment in the popular Monster Hunter franchise by Capcom, focusing on cooperative gameplay where players hunt various creatures. Building on previous titles, it features new monsters, weapons, and gameplay mechanics, aimed to enhance the hunting experience.
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Nice move by Capcom to keep the hype alive with the beta extension—PSN outages are always a bummer, but at least we get more time to take down Arkveld. Those carryover bonuses are a solid incentive to keep grinding before the full hunt begins in 2025
It's awesome to see Capcom stepping up and extending the beta after the PSN outage—nothing worse than missing out on some monster-slaying action Plus, getting those sweet participation bonuses to carry over to the full game is a nice touch for the dedicated hunters out there.