Capcom is taking proactive steps to ensure the release of Monster Hunter Wilds goes smoothly with its second open beta. The gaming community is buzzing with excited participants, although some are voicing concerns over graphical performance issues. Gamers on PC are eager for enhanced optimizations to improve frame rates by the anticipated launch on February 28.
The latest beta has truly put Capcom’s servers to the test, achieving a remarkable peak of over 250,000 players on its first full day on Steam. Despite early warnings from the publisher about potential performance hiccups, the gaming community’s enthusiasm remains high.
The current beta phase kicked off on Thursday, February 6, and continues until Sunday, February 9, with another round planned from February 13 to 16. These tests are open to players across PS5, Xbox, and PC platforms, offering a sneak peek at revamped combat and mount mechanics in the game.
Monster Hunter Wilds is embracing an open-world design reminiscent of Monster Hunter: World, but the critically acclaimed vast environments are posing challenges for both PCs and consoles. In anticipation of concerns over frame rates, Capcom has released a benchmarking tool, enabling players to test their systems. Many users were relieved to find their setups meeting the PC requirements comfortably, thanks to adjusted graphical optimizations from Capcom. However, the recent beta doesn’t yet reflect these improvements.
Gamers with high-end Nvidia GPUs have been vocal on Steam forums about struggling to maintain steady 60 fps gameplay amid expansive, creature-rich environments. While the game shines with detailed monsters and hunters, some players find the desert map’s visuals lacking clarity and sharpness, especially when graphical settings are reduced.
Despite these technical setbacks, Monster Hunter Wilds continues to lure players over the weekend. Although it hasn’t reached the over 460,000-player milestone from the first beta, the sustained interest is promising, especially as the initial curiosity wanes and more players focus on fine-tuning their experience. The countdown to February 28 is on, with gamers eagerly anticipating a well-polished final version.
