Capcom’s upcoming Ascendance expansion for its 2025 action role-playing game, Monster Hunter Wilds, is set to receive a beta test.
A recent discovery via SteamDB has all but confirmed that the upcoming expansion will be getting a beta test ahead of an official announcement from Capcom. An application that has Monster Hunter Wilds set as its parent app was renamed to “Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Beta test” on November 10, 2026, and has since been receiving updates. As of writing, there are no hints regarding the schedule, though the developer will reveal full details in the days to come.
Monster Hunter Wilds received 2 betas, one set in October/November, 2024, and the other one in February, 2025, ahead of launch. The beta test for Ascendance is likely to follow a similar schedule, with the first possibly happening later this month in November, 2026, and the next one being set close to its release.
In September, 2026, Capcom revealed a trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance during PlayStation’s State of Play presentation, offering the first major look at the new setting, monsters and gameplay mechanics. The expansion continues the story of Monster Hunter Wilds following the conclusion of the base game’s main campaign. The Forbidden Lands Expedition Team is suddenly confronted by the enormous Elder Dragon Lao-Shan Lung, whose arrival leaves widespread destruction in its wake.
The threat prompts the Expedition Team to construct Madoi Stronghold in preparation for Lao-Shan Lung’s eventual return. As construction progresses, the mists covering the skies of Wyveria begin to disappear, revealing the Skybound Eyrie, a new area located high above the clouds. The Skybound Eyrie contains ancient ruins and previously undiscovered endemic life, while the Expedition Team will also encounter new dangers in the area. The trailer shows unseen Guardian Monsters and Elder Dragons entering the Forbidden Lands.
Monster Hunter Wilds is scheduled to launch in 2027 for PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Windows PC.
