Steam gamers, you can kick off 2025 with a massive free RPG

A massive RPG for free? Yes please.

Steam gamers are winning with the opportunity to experience this hotly anticipated 2025 release.

Before you incorrectly assume that the game we’re referring to is launching early, let us categorically say that it’s not.

However, an open beta test will soon be available.

That last clue might have tipped you off about which game this is, but in case you need it spelling out, we’re talking about Monster Hunter Wilds.

Capcom revealed on 8 January that a second open beta is coming in February.

Here's the trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds to whet your appetite

You’ll be able to “try out the game, create your hunter and Palico, plus unlock a cool reward for the full release!”

If you played the first open beta, you might be tempted to ignore this second opportunity believing it offers nothing new.

You’d be wrong, though.

“OBT two is your second chance to try out the evolved hunting experience in Monster Hunter Wilds, this time featuring an additional monster!” the official Monster Hunter Twitter page shared.

Still, performance issues that gamers have previously mentioned in the last beta won’t have been addressed in this second test.

Before you panic though, Capcom assures everyone they're being dealt with ready for the big launch.

Although this test begins at some point in Feb, we’ve yet to be given a specific date.

A second Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Test is on the way!

Try out the game, create your hunter and Palico, plus unlock a cool reward for the full release! https://t.co/0D1Ed6kMmx

— Capcom Europe (@CapcomEurope) January 8, 2025

Consequently, if you’re eager to get a taste of this massive RPG for free, you’ll want to keep your eyes peeled and check social media regularly for updates.

We’ll also try to keep you informed, of course.

The game is going to cost you a pretty penny upon launch, yet you have the chance to play it for free. Granted, it’s only a test drive, but it’ll be enough to know if you want to buy the full title once it’s available.

Monster Hunter Wilds is due to be released on 28 Feb, so we expect to see the next open beta early Feb.