Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance may have a beta

, by Enzo

Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance may have a beta

It seems Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, the upcoming expansion for Capcom's game, may get an open beta.

The main clue for this comes from SteamDB: on November 10, 2026, the Steam app used for the Wilds beta in 2024 was renamed Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Beta Test . The app’s images have also been replaced with promotional artwork for the expansion, notably featuring the monster Araketa.

This discovery suggests that Capcom is preparing a playable test ahead of the expansion’s release. Such a beta would allow players to experience Master Rank battles and the new Boost Bracer system, which introduces new actions for all 14 weapon types.

We can imagine an official announcement at The Game Awards on December 10, 2026, possibly accompanied by a new trailer, even though, as of now, absolutely nothing has been revealed.

Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance is still expected to release in 2027 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Source: steamdb.info

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