Capcom extends the Monster Hunter Wilds beta following a 24-hour PlayStation Network outage that disrupted the previous test period.
The PSN service interruption, occurring from approximately 3 PM PT on Friday, February 7th, lasted for 24 hours. Sony attributed the outage to an unspecified "operational issue," compensating PlayStation Plus subscribers with an extra five days of service.
This outage impacted online gaming, 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 curtailed.
In response, Capcom announced a 24-hour extension to the next beta session. The revised schedule is:
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 week's disruption, beta participants engaged with the game's challenging content, including the formidable new monster, Arkveld.
Monster Hunter Wilds officially launches on February 28th, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. For further details on Capcom's latest hunting adventure, consult IGN First coverage, including the Monster Hunter Wilds Final Preview. Our comprehensive guide to the Monster Hunter Wilds Beta offers information on multiplayer gameplay, weapon types, and confirmed monsters.
