Capcom could be preparing a big announcement for Monster Hunter Wilds’ Ascendance expansion. A new listing was spotted on SteamDB for a PC beta, including a EULA link and images that suggest the same.
As always, the legitimacy is up in the air, and we’ll need official confirmation from the publisher. However, this follows the same pattern as previous titles and the base game, where Capcom offered a handful of hunts for players to test their mettle against.
For example, the first beta test for Wilds included Chatacabra, Doshagum and Rey Dau as targets. The second added Arkveld as a high-threat target and a training area to test new techniques. Pre-made loadouts were provided, usually unoptimized so you wouldn’t completely trounce the monsters.
Ascendance’s beta would be a great way to get familiar with the new Boost Bracer, which opens up several new moves for each weapon type. Its hunts could potentially include Araketa, Guardian Rathian and maybe even Kushala Daora as a high-level enemy.
If this listing is legitimate, Capcom may announce it at The Game Awards in December (unless a separate Monster Hunter Showcase is coming beforehand). Ascendance launches in 2027 for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2, so we may even get a release date. Stay tuned for more details in the meantime.
