Monster Hunter Wilds showcases Gore Magala, Nerscylla, & more in new trailer alongside the PC benchmark launch
During a new showcase, Capcom revealed new monsters, a PC benchmark tool, Premium Deluxe Edition bonuses, and more for Monster Hunter Wilds ahead of its launch later this month.
Following Capcom's showcase covering fighting games and more, Monster Hunter Wilds had its own showcase with a new trailer. Alongside the trailer, Capcom revealed returning monsters, showcased the Premium Deluxe Edition bonuses, went over what players can expect in the second open beta test, PS5 Pro support details, and more. If you're on PC, you can download the Monster Hunter Wilds benchmark from the Steam page here.
Monster Hunter Wilds pre-load time
Capcom also revealed that pre-loading for Monster Hunter Wilds will be available 48 hours before launch. Platforms were not specified for this announcement.
Monster Hunter Wilds is releasing worldwide simultaneously on February 28, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam). Read Alex's preview of it here.
You can find the new Into the Iceshard Cliffs trailer, details from Capcom, Premium Deluxe Edition bonus content images, and a new set of screenshots for Monster Hunter Wilds from Capcom below:
Monster Hunter Wilds is nearly here! Just weeks away from the action RPG’s February 28 release, producer Ryozo Tsujimoto presented the latest news for the highly anticipated title. The showcase debuted a fresh trailer unveiling a frosty new locale, the Iceshard Cliffs. Within this snowcapped and rocky region dwells a never-before-seen monster, Hirabami. These Leviathans possess sail-like membranes that allow them to float and strike from the air with their razor-sharp tails. The trailer also revealed two returning fan-favorite monsters: Nerscylla and Gore Magala!
Watch the full “Into the Iceshard Cliffs” trailer here.
Capcom is hosting a second Open Beta Test for Monster Hunter Wilds later this month, and Tsujimoto had one more surprise for players. Hunters will be able to challenge Arkveld, the game’s flagship monster, when the beta returns! In addition to this chance to hunt the “White Wraith,” Open Beta Test 2 will introduce returning monster Gypceros, the Base Camp’s Training Area, and additional online features, such as Private Lobbies and Online Single Player mode.
Just like the previous beta, Open Beta Test 2 includes character creation with transferable data, a story mission, and free-roaming hunts with cross-platform multiplayer. However, please note the beta does not contain the recently announced performance and balance adjustments, as the development team is focused on implementing these improvements for the full game’s release. Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Test 2 runs from Thursday, February 6 at 7:00pm PST to Sunday, February 9 at 6:59pm PST and Thursday, February 13 at 7:00pm PST to Sunday, February 16 at 6:59pm PST.
The showcase also highlighted various special features, including Photo Mode, customization options, and PlayStation 5 Pro support. PS5 Pro Enhanced features will be available upon launch, offering state-of-the-art technologies such as ray tracing and PlayStation® Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) delivering even more immersive visuals.
Monster Hunter Wilds is now available for pre-order across PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam via PC. Starting one week following the game’s launch on February 28, limited-time event quests will be introduced with special armor that players can earn as rewards. Additional post-launch updates are also planned. Please look forward to more details regarding these updates and events soon.
Steam users can also prepare for launch with the Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark tool. Available starting today, the tool allows players to measure their PC’s performance with the game. Please see the official website for details.
