A SteamDB listing has appeared for a Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance expansion beta on PC, according to Gaming Bolt. The listing includes a EULA link and images suggestive of a beta test, though official confirmation from Capcom is pending.
The pattern mirrors previous Monster Hunter Wilds beta tests. The first beta featured Chatacabra, Doshagum and Rey Dau as hunt targets. The second added Arkveld as a high-threat target and a training area. Pre-made loadouts were provided, typically unoptimized to prevent players from easily defeating monsters.
Ascendance introduces the Boost Bracer, which expands the move set for each weapon type. A potential beta lineup could include Araketa, Guardian Rathian and Kushala Daora as a high-level hunt, based on the report's speculation.
Ascendance launches in 2027 across Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC and Nintendo Switch 2. Capcom may announce the beta at The Game Awards in December, Gaming Bolt reports, or through a separate Monster Hunter Showcase.