The new action RPG Monster Hunter Wilds from Capcom is set to release on February 28, 2025, for PC, PS5, and Xbox. The developers unveiled the new area Everforge today, on October 23, and showcased 3 impressive new monsters in a trailer. The initial reactions from players are enthusiastic. Additionally, the developers announced the start of an open beta: In just a few days, it will be available for PS5, Xbox, and Steam.
When does the open beta start? The open beta, exclusive to PS5, starts on October 29 at 5 AM – it ends on October 31 at 4:59 AM.
The open beta for PS5, Xbox, and Steam begins on November 1 at 5 AM and ends on November 4 at 4:59 AM.
Capcom also states that PS5 players with a PlayStation Plus subscription can play even earlier (via reddit).
Here is the new trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds:
New area reminiscent of the Dwarf city from The Hobbit films
This is what the trailer shows: The new trailer for Monster Hunter Worlds takes players to the “Oilwell Basin” and into the Everforge, the Eternal Forge.
The area evokes the vibe of a fiery Dwarf city when the furnaces are fired up and everything is burning and working. It reminded me of the scenes from the “Hobbit Trilogy” when the Dwarf city inside the mountain Erebor comes to life, and the Dwarves fight against the dragon Smaug.
These monsters can be seen: There are 3 monsters to be seen. A player on YouTube describes the monsters as:
- Oil octopus that shoots oil instead of ink
- A metal fire monkey – to me, it looked like a fiery Godzilla
- And a wyvern – the “Black Flame”
What are the comments like? The comments on reddit and YouTube for the new trailer seem enthusiastic.
Fans say the new area looks “otherworldly” – the monster designs are getting better and better.
The overall vibe around Monster Hunter Wilds is currently very good, and players are joyfully receiving every new announcement. And it won’t be long until you can go monster hunting yourself in an open beta: How good are all the monsters revealed so far for Monster Hunter Wilds?
