Capcom extends the Monster Hunter Wilds beta following a PlayStation Network outage that disrupted the previous test for a full day.
The PSN service interruption, lasting approximately 24 hours, began around 3 PM PT on Friday, February 7th. Sony attributed the outage to an "operational issue," offering PlayStation Plus subscribers five extra days of service as compensation.
This outage impacted online gameplay, including single-player titles requiring server authentication. Monster Hunter Wilds' highly anticipated second beta, scheduled from Thursday, February 6th to Sunday, February 9th, was significantly affected.
In response, Capcom announced a 24-hour extension to the next beta session. The new dates are:
Thursday, February 13th, 7 PM PT / Friday, February 14th, 3 AM GMT – Monday, February 17th, 6:59 PM PT / Tuesday, February 18th, 2:59 AM GMT
Capcom confirmed that participation bonuses, redeemable in the full game, remain available during this extended period.
Despite the previous network issues, beta participants engaged with the game's challenging content, including the formidable new monster, Arkveld.
Monster Hunter Wilds launches on February 28th, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. For more information, including our IGN First coverage and final preview, please visit [link to IGN First coverage]. Our guide to the Monster Hunter Wilds Beta, covering multiplayer, weapon types, and confirmed monsters, is also available [link to Monster Hunter Wilds Beta guide].
