Summary
Monster Hunter Wildsis inching ever closer to its release, as the year is now 2025 and that means Capcom’s latest entry in theMonster Hunterfranchise is nearly here. After a somewhat successful open beta test from October 31 to August 01, 2025,Monster Hunter Wildsdrove its stake even deeper into the ground for2025’s most anticipated games. However, some issues with the beta test make a compelling argument for a second beta test ahead of the game’s launch.
Monster Hunter Wilds' launch may be right around the corner, but it could still use a second beta test before launch. This is primarily due to some performance issues that occurred during the first open beta, and the fact that a second open beta could reassure those who encountered the issues that they have been dealt with.
Why Monster Hunter Wilds Should Have Another Beta Before Launch
Many Players Experienced Technical Issues With the First Monster Hunter Wilds Beta
While the gameplay portion ofMonster Hunter Wilds' first beta was received somewhat positively, its performance took a pretty significant hit. Players on mid-range PCs reported encountering several performance issues duringMonster Hunter Wilds' first beta test, like low frame rates, graphical glitches, and crashes, even when their systems met the recommended PC specifications for the game. Some players even noted severe visual degradation, with characters and monsters loading in as low-polygon models reminiscent of early 3D games.
Monster Hunter Wilds' apparent reliance on Frame Generation was a major point of contention for the beta, as it seems as though the technology is all but necessary in order for the game to perform well. According toMonster Hunter Wilds' official PC specifications, in order to achieve 1080p at 60 fps, players would need to have Frame Generation enabled. Unfortunately, NVIDIA’s Frame Generation technology is limited to its RTX 40 Series, although AMD offers greater access to the feature by including it in its latest and previous-generation GPUs. Nevertheless,Monster Hunter Wilds' Frame Generation requirements raised concerns during the first beta test, especially for those whose GPUs didn’t include the technology.
While the gameplay portion ofMonster Hunter Wilds' first beta was received somewhat positively, its performance took a pretty significant hit.
While some would argue that issues like these are really why beta tests are a thing in the first place, it’s still likely unsettling for those who plan to playMonster Hunter Wildswhen it comes out but are now skeptical of the game after its beta performance. However, Capcom responded to the performance issues by setting up a troubleshooting and feedback thread for players who were reporting such difficulties. Since then, the developer has released updates to let players know it is addressing the issues, including plans to lower the system requirements for thePC version ofMonster Hunter Wildsand improve its performance across a wider range of hardware.
A Second Beta Would Give Capcom a Chance to Prove Those Issues Are Gone
It might not be enough for Capcom to simply let players know that the issues are being resolved, however, as some may still have a bitter taste left in their mouth after the game’s beta. As such, in order for Capcom to ensure it retains the attention of those who once held an interest inMonster Hunter Wildsbut were disappointed by their experiences with the beta, the only option may be to open up the game for a second beta test and prove that the performance issues it once had are gone for good. A second beta test would also give any players who missed their opportunity to play the first beta another chance to create their character and get a decenthands-on preview ofMonster Hunter Wilds.
Monster Hunter Wildsmight not have done enough yet to lose Capcom’s goodwill among fans, but a second beta test could ensure that never happens, especially if it performed much better than the first. At this point, there’s no indication that Capcom plans to do a second beta test, but if it does, it will need to hop on it fast.Monster Hunter Wilds' February 28 release dateis nearly here.
