Monster Hunter Wilds Beta Extended Due to PSN Issues

Capcom extends the Monster Hunter Wilds beta test following a 24-hour PlayStation Network outage that disrupted the previous weekend's gameplay.

The PSN service interruption, lasting from approximately 3 PM PT on Friday, February 7th, impacted online gaming, including single-player titles requiring server authentication. Sony attributed the outage to an "operational issue" and compensated PlayStation Plus subscribers with five extra days of service.

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 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 outage, beta participants had the opportunity to engage with the challenging 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, including our IGN First coverage and final preview, please refer to [link to IGN First coverage]. A comprehensive guide to the Monster Hunter Wilds beta, covering multiplayer gameplay, weapon types, and confirmed monsters, is also available [link to Monster Hunter Wilds Beta Guide].