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Capcom has quietly altered backend data for its Monster Hunter Wilds beta on Steam, sparking expectations of an upcoming public test for the game's Ascendance expansion. Changes spotted via SteamDB show that the original 2024 test client has been renamed to "Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Beta test" alongside updated key art showcasing a hunter facing an Arateka, one of the new expansion monsters. Ascendance is currently scheduled for release sometime in 2027. [1][2]
Because Capcom updated the existing beta application rather than creating a new one, the modified title is already appearing under the played games lists of users who participated in the original beta. This shared identification suggests returning players may not need to sign up for access and could simply download the updated client once it goes live. Capcom has not officially confirmed a beta or announced a precise release date. [1][2]
The Sunbreak-scale expansion was previously showcased at Sony's September State of Play and the Tokyo Game Show, where Capcom previewed new features including Boost Bracer weapon mechanics, Master Rank combat, and returning Elder Dragon Teostra. The publisher is aiming to deliver a stiffer challenge with Ascendance after early player feedback criticized the base game's launch difficulty. [1][2]
Monster Hunter Wilds 's first expansion, Ascendance, is set for release sometime next year. But, judging by some very suspect recent changes to the Wilds beta app on Steam, we may be playing some of the new stuff earlier than we thought.
via Eurogamer