Monster Hunter Wilds Beta Gets Extra 24 Hours After PSN Outage

Capcom extends the Monster Hunter Wilds beta after a 24-hour PlayStation Network outage rendered the previous test unplayable. The PSN outage, which occurred on Friday, February 7th at 3 PM PT, lasted approximately 24 hours. Sony attributed the disruption to an “operational issue” and compensated PlayStation Plus members with five extra days of service.

This outage unfortunately impacted online gameplay, including the highly anticipated Monster Hunter Wilds beta, which was scheduled from Thursday, February 6th to Sunday, February 9th. In response to the disruption, Capcom has extended the next beta session by 24 hours.

The new beta dates are:

February 13th, 7 PM PT / February 14th, 3 AM GMT – February 17th, 6:59 PM PT / February 18th, 2:59 AM GMT

Capcom confirmed that players will still receive the participation bonuses offered in the full game during this extended period.

Despite the previous week's downtime, beta participants experienced the game's challenges, including battling the formidable new foe, Arkveld.

Monster Hunter Wilds officially launches on February 28th, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. For a deeper dive into Capcom's latest hunting adventure, check out IGN First coverage, including our Monster Hunter Wilds Final Preview [link to preview].

Learn more about the Monster Hunter Wilds Beta in our comprehensive guide, covering multiplayer gameplay, weapon types, and confirmed monsters. [link to guide]