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    Monster hunter wilds beta schedule

    The Monster Hunter Wilds second open beta is scheduled across two weekends in February 2025, available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC with crossplay enabled[1][2]. The beta schedule is as follows:

    Weekend One

    • Starts: Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 7 PM PT / 10 PM ET
    • Ends: Sunday, February 9, 2025, at 6:59 PM PT / 9:59 PM ET[1][4]

    Weekend Two

    • Starts: Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 7 PM PT / 10 PM ET
    • Ends: Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 6:59 PM PT / 9:59 PM ET[1][3]

    Players can preload the beta 24 hours before it starts[5]. The beta includes content from the previous beta plus a new hunt featuring the Gypceros monster[4]. Participants will receive rewards that carry over to the full game, which is set to release on February 28, 2025[5][7].

    Prepare for the beta by reading our beginner's guide and familiarizing yourself with the weapon system. We recommend running a benchmark test to ensure smooth gameplay.