CapcomThe February 2025 Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase gave players an exciting chance to see a new trailer for the game, while also revealing details about the second open beta.
Monster Hunter Wilds open beta test 2 is nearly here and Capcom is keen to continue the hype train with the showcase event. The 15-minute broadcast has detailed new information about the upcoming beta and provided Hunters with a new trailer revealing even more monsters.
So, whether you’ve pre-ordered a copy of Monster Hunter Wilds or just want to know more about the showcase, our handy hub has outlined the dates and times of the event, as well as what we got to see during the stream.
Date & times
The Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase was part of the Capcom showcase event, which took place on February 4, 2025, at 2PM (PT) / 22:00 (GMT). The date and times were confirmed on the official Monster Wilds website.
Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase livestream
The Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase was broadcast live on the official Monster Hunter YouTube channel (linked above). The video is now on its official channel, so don’t worry if you missed the stream.
Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase reveals
Hosted by series Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto, the February 2025 Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase ran for 15 minutes and featured a tonne of new information. Players were teased with new and returning monsters including the Leviathan Hirabami and the returning Elder Dragon; Gore Magala.
These Monsters inhabit a newly revealed Iceshard Cliffs region which has been described as “a frigid land swept with snowy blizzards”. These blizzards will likely play into the changing weather patterns unique to Monster Hunter Wilds.
Within the trailer, we also uncovered more details about the game’s story including the fact that flagship Monster Arkveld’s rampages are uncharacteristic. Perhaps the returning Gore Magala has something to do with that.
Outside of the trailer, we received new details regarding the second Open Beta Test for Monster Hunter Wilds. These include the addition of a hunt for Arkveld, private lobbies to team up with friends, and a training dummy to help test DPS, weapon combos, and parry timing.
The Showcase also featured a more in-depth look at Seikret customization and it looks to feature similar depth to player and Palico editing. As well as your Seikret, Capcom revealed that you can customize your popup camp with patterns and even furniture so that yours is unique.
Finally, it was announced that Monster Hunter Wilds would feature a detailed photo mode at launch, allowing players to capture thrilling moments from their hunts or explorations. This also means that players engaging in single-player hunts will be able to pause the game, which is a new feature for the series’ mainline entries.
Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto has promised that there will be more reveals between this Showcase and the game’s release so be sure to keep an eye out for news. In the meantime, find out how you can join the Monster Hunter Wilds open beta and how you can play the game’s first collab to get exclusive items.
