Capcom has introduced plans for an extra open beta take a look at for Monster Hunter Wilds, after the primary was affected by the PlayStation Network outage.
PlayStation gamers have been left unable to entry the PlayStation Network (PSN) for almost 24 hours over the weekend, in what Sony has described as an ‘operational subject’.
The service went down within the early hours of Saturday, February 8, and was again up and operating simply earlier than midnight on the identical day. Due to the inconvenience, Sony is gifting all PlayStation Plus members an extra 5 days without spending a dime.
Beyond the annoyance of being unable to play on-line video games like Call Of Duty and Fortnite throughout that point, or entry the PlayStation Store, this outage additionally impacted restricted time occasions – particularly the open beta for Monster Hunter Wilds.
Following the outage, Capcom introduced it was ‘contemplating’ operating the open beta for an extra 24 hours at a future date, with particulars and timings but to be introduced.
‘PlayStation 5 hunters, thanks to your endurance and understanding throughout this weekend’s PSN service points,’ the assertion learn.
‘To account for decreased [open beta test 2] play time because of the outage, we’re contemplating operating OBT2 for an extra 24 hours at a future date. Exact particulars and timings are [to be determined], so please keep tuned.’
What time does the subsequent Monster Hunter Wilds beta begin and finish?
Following the primary take a look at, the second open beta will start on Friday, February 14, at 3am UK time. For US gamers, this interprets to 7pm PT on Thursday, February 13. It is out there on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC through Steam.
The beta will run till Monday, February 17 at 3am within the UK, and till 7pm PT on Sunday, February 16 within the US.
What is included within the Monster Hunter Wilds beta?
This beta will embrace all the pieces within the first take a look at, with entry to the character creator and the opening hunt towards Chatacabra to be taught the fundamental mechanics.
Beyond that, there’s the Doshaguma hunt and quests for each Arkveld and Gypceros. Players can even battle towards these monsters in personal lobbies for as much as 16 gamers, or experiment with all of the completely different weapons on provide within the coaching space.
Does Monster Hunter Wilds beta progress carry over to the ultimate sport?
You can carry over your character creation knowledge (each hunter and Palico) into the ultimate model, however sadly none of your different progress shall be saved.
Anyone who participates within the beta, nevertheless, will obtain a bonus pendant and bonus merchandise pack (with numerous traps, bombs, and pods) within the closing sport. You can discover extra details here.
If you participated within the first open beta, your progress does carry over to the second beta take a look at.
Monster Hunter Wilds is ready to launch on February 28, 2025. As famous on SteamDB, the newest beta hit a concurrent participant peak of over 258,000 gamers.
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