Anticipation Builds for the Monster Hunter Wilds Beta as Thousands Preload Ahead of Launch

The excitement surrounding the upcoming beta of Monster Hunter Wilds is palpable, even before it launches. With a significant number of players already drawn in, anticipation builds as fans eagerly await the opportunity to immerse themselves in this new chapter. Though the Monster Hunter Wilds beta for PC is yet to commence, over 23,000 enthusiasts on Steam have come together to explore its initial interface while eagerly anticipating the chance to create gear from the unfortunate creatures they will encounter.

The official beta period is set from November 1 to November 3, following a short access window for PS5 users that has concluded. Despite this, countless hopeful PC gamers are diving into the early experience to... well, wait? As the servers are not yet operational, the current activities available in the beta are limited to adjusting language settings and pre-loading the game. According to SteamDB, there are nearly 23,000 individuals actively running the beta client as I type this, and the figure has already needed updating multiple times. This already impressive number is likely to swell further in the hours leading up to the official launch.

The Monster Hunter franchise has cemented itself as a titan in gaming, drawing massive attention and player engagement. The immense appeal of this hack-and-looting series isn't surprising anymore. The established formula of hunting gigantic beasts for progressively better loot resonated well with players on handheld systems in the past. However, Monster Hunter World and Rise pushed the series to unprecedented heights, contributing to approximately half of the franchise’s impressive total of 100 million sales.

In just the last six months, the allure of monster materials has attracted an additional three million players, and it is anticipated that Monster Hunter Wilds will continue this trend with staggering numbers. Gear up by familiarizing yourself with the top Monster Hunter weapons featured in the beta and learn how to customize your character's appearance.