The second Monster Hunter Wilds beta is here and open to all, but if you played the first beta in late 2024 there's not a whole lot for you to do this time around. As explained in detail in our beta overview above, Capcom didn't update this beta build of the game with significant changes that are coming in the final release—crunchier hitstop and performance improvements, for example. There are a couple new monsters to fight, but with launch just three weeks away, is that reason enough to install the beta when fighting them will look and feel better in the final game?
I say: Nah, not really. But there's a much better reason to install the beta and boot it up this weekend. You can spend as much time as you want in Wilds' impressive character creator now, and jump straight into hunting come February 27.
