Monster Hunter Wilds Beta Test is a hit on Steam with over 265000 players currently logged into the game, at the time of writing. Monster Hunter Wilds is the latest instalment in the Monster Hunter series, an action RPG from Capcom. The devs launched the Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta for Playstation, Xbox and PC on November 1. Within a few hours of launch, the game hit a massive peak concurrent player count. Check more details below.
Monster Hunter Wilds Beta Draws Nearly 400,000 Steam Players Ahead of Official Start
Monster Hunter Wilds Beta kicked on November 1 at 2:30 UTC. The game went live on Steam on October 31 and more than 139,000 players were waiting before the Open Beta began. Within 2-3 hours, the game recorded a peak concurrent player of more than 463,000, according to SteamDB data.
This impressive number highlights fans’ eagerness to explore the game’s world even before gameplay officially starts. Moreover, these numbers are only for the Steam platform and with the game’s open beta also available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, we can expect more intriguing figures across all platforms.
PlayStation Plus members have had an exclusive early access play that kicked off on October 28 and ended on October 30. The ongoing beta playtest will be live until November 3 while offering players an early look at the game’s accessibility features, along with rewards like consumables and a special cosmetic item. Players can transfer their character and Palico companion created during the beta to the final release, though other progress won’t carry over.
Launching the beta early is advantageous for players who want a seamless experience when the playtest goes live. Upon initial launch, the game begins a lengthy shader compilation process, which optimizes PC performance. This process can take up to 15 minutes, depending on the player’s hardware, so starting the beta early ensures smooth gameplay as soon as the test opens.
Monster Hunter Wilds PC Requirements
| System Requirements | Minimum | Recommended |
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit Required) | Windows 10 (64-bit Required) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-10600 or Intel Core i3-12100F or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel Core i5-11600K or Intel Core i5-12400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X or AMD Ryzen 5 5500 |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super (VRAM 6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (VRAM 6GB) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super (VRAM 8GB) or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (VRAM 8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6700XT (VRAM 12GB) |
| Storage | 140 GB available space | 140 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | Expected to run at 1080p (upscaled from 720 native resolution) / 30 fps under the “Lowest” graphics setting. | Expected to run at 1080p / 60 fps (with Frame Generation enabled) under the “Medium” graphics setting. |
Monster Hunter Wilds is set for a full release on February 28, 2025, and given the success of Monster Hunter: World and Monster Hunter Rise, both major hits with over 25 million and 15 million sales respectively, Capcom has high hopes for this latest addition to the franchise.
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