Monster Hunter Wilds Confirms New Open Beta Tests, Coming Very Soon

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has announced a second open beta period, following the initial test held in November 2024. These betas are beneficial to both developers and players, allowing devs to test the servers and gain player feedback, while players can try out the game before they buy it. The original open beta period inspired lots of conversation and controversy about the next game, and the second is likely to do the same.

According to the official website, the second beta for will take place between February 7 and 10, as well as February 14 and 17, beginning at 3:00 AM GMT on both start dates. Players will be able to hop into (or back into) the upcoming sequel, where they can experience a small slice of the game. This will allow players to create their characters and companions, head out on a few hunts, and interact with other players ahead of the game's full release on February 28.

If you played the original beta, you probably already know what to expect from the second. The new open beta will consist of almost exactly the same content as the first one: the full character creator, the introductory story mission, the Doshaguma hunt, and the optionally huntable Rey Dau all seem to be returning for the second beta period. However, this time, there'll also be an additional monster to hunt: the Gypceros, returning from the very first game.

The biggest additions and improvements coming with Monster Hunter Wilds that Screen Rant noticed during an extended hands-on preview with the title.

Much like the first open beta, the second open beta also offers rewards for participating players. They can claim two unique rewards: the Open Beta Test Bonus Pendant, and a consumable item pack. The Pendant was already available during the original open beta test, so that's nothing new to the returning players, but the item pack is unique to the second test, and can be claimed in addition to the first test's item pack. This one includes:

Players will have to create character data during the second beta, and