# Capcom quietly updates the Monster Hunter Wilds beta listing on Steam, indicating a possible expansion playtest

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/capcom-quietly-updates-the-monster-hunter-wilds-beta-listing-on-steam-indicating-a-possible-expansion-playtest/
- Published: 2026-11-10T22:22:30+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T23:25:29+00:00
- Original publisher: PC Gamer
- Original article: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/capcom-quietly-updates-the-monster-hunter-wilds-beta-listing-on-steam-indicating-a-possible-expansion-playtest/
- Topics: Entertainment, Gaming, Horror, Software, Technology

## Key points

- Steam’s beta listing now names Ascendance.
- The changes point to a possible public playtest.
- Capcom has not confirmed a beta or its timing.

## Summary

Capcom has renamed the Steam listing for Monster Hunter Wilds’ old public beta to “Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Beta test”, and updated its artwork to show a new expansion monster. The changes suggest a public playtest may be planned, but Capcom has not announced one.

Ascendance, a large-scale expansion revealed in February, is due sometime in 2027. If a beta happens, it could offer hunts and Master Rank combat featuring the new Boost Bracer mechanics, similar to content shown at Tokyo Game Show in September. The timing and format remain speculation, and the article notes that the 2024 beta drew criticism over PC performance problems.

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