Monster Hunter Wilds' Open Beta Test debuts to almost half a MILLION concurrent players on Steam
With over 457,000 concurrent Steam players, this Open Beta Test shows Monster Hunter Wilds could become Capcom’s next AAA blockbuster hit.
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Today is a special occasion forMonster Hunterfans because the Open Beta Test for Capcom’s highly-anticipatedMonster Hunter Wilds, has finally gone live for Xbox consoles and PC via Steam.
How anticipated you may ask? Well, according to a report by X user@Okami13_, the Open Beta Test has already achieved over 457,000 concurrent players on Steam.
Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Test reaches 457,000+ concurrent players on Steam within 1 hour of release.#MonsterHunterWilds pic.twitter.com/XDYaBbaGLrNovember 1, 2024
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That’s right.Nearly half a million playersare currently playing Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Test on just the PC version alone and that number is quickly rising as we speak. The Xbox and PlayStation versions are likely experiencing similar amounts of concurrent players, meaning that potentially over a million players worldwide are currently enjoying this sneak preview into Capcom’s big entry in its action-hunting franchise.
For those unaware, the Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Test is a public beta test that gives players a sneak preview of Monster Hunter Wilds' story and gameplay features. In this beta, players will get a taste of what’s to come in the full game such as creating their character (which can be transferred to the full game), learning how to use all new moves for their weapons, and hunting giant monsters with their friends online with long-requested crossplay support.
Monster Hunter Wilds' Open Beta Test is currently active for Xbox, PlayStation 5, and PC viaSteamand will go offline until the following times:
If you wish to learn how to access the Open Beta Test and learn more detailed information about its content, check out ourguide on how to download the Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Teston Xbox and PC.
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It’s crazy to see such a high number of concurrent players for Monster Hunter Wilds in such a short time with little to no signs of winding down, and this is only the Open Beta Test. When the full game comes out in the next four months, I have a strong feeling that thisupcoming PC titleandupcoming Xbox titlehave the potential to smash concurrent player records and become of one Capcom’s best-selling games of all time.
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However, this will only be possible if Capcom can maintain this huge momentum of hype going forward and listen to player feedback during their time in the Open Beta Test so it can polish the final product to its best possible state on launch day. If you want to help contribute to that and voice any concerns you may have about the game, you can do so by taking part in the beta survey onMonster Hunter Wild’s official website.
In the meantime, join the Open Test Beta to get your character’s looks perfected, and master your favoriteweapon’s new movesyou can be ready to take on all thenew horrifying monstersof the Forbidden Lands when the full version of Monster Hunter Wilds launches on February 28, 2024.
Monster Hunter Wilds, the next-gen successor to one of Capcom’sbest Xbox gamesandbest PC games, Monster Hunter World, is scheduled to launch on February 28, 2025, forXbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam.
Monster Hunter Wilds
Explore the uncharted Forbidden Lands to discover long-lost secrets and hunt monsters to protect the balance of nature in Monster Hunter Wilds. Hunt the vicious beasts of the Forbidden Lands alone or with your friends in 4-player online co-op.
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Alexander Cope is a gaming veteran of 30-plus years, primarily covering PC and Xbox games here on Windows Central. Gaming since the 8-bit era, Alexander’s expertise revolves around gaming guides and news, with a particular focus on Japanese titles from the likes of Elden Ring to Final Fantasy. Alexander is always on deck to help our readers conquer the industry’s most difficult games — when he can pry himself away from Monster Hunter that is!
