The development team ofMonster Hunter Now, the franchise’s upcoming mobile title, has just announced that a new beta testing phase will be opened for players interested in trying it out. However, it seems that the second beta test will have different parameters than that of the first one, limiting those who will be able to gain access to the newMonster Hunterspin-off video game.Now that thelastMonster Hunter Rise: Sunbreakupdatehas been released, there has probably been a lot of community speculation about the future of the Capcom series. No major news about a new mainstream title has been revealed or announced recently, save for minor updates about spin-off games likeMonster Hunter NowandMonster Hunter Puzzles: Felyne Isles. And withMonster Hunter Nowslated to launch this September 2023, it seems only fitting that Capcom shifts its audience’s focus towards the games that are being released sooner than later.RELATED:Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Bug Can Delete Your Crafting MaterialsOn Twitter,Monster Hunter Nowshared news that it is opening a second round of closed beta testing for the mobile title. However, it seems that the devs are limiting access to the newMonster Hunterspin-off. According to the post, only those with Android devices will be able to participate in the next round. This is quite different fromMonster Hunter Now’s initial closed beta period, where users who are both on iOS and Android platforms were free to register to test the game. What’s more, the game’s website posted that only an estimated 10,000 participants will be accepted for this round.
Unfortunately, not much news orgameplay details aboutMonster Hunter Nowhave been shared by Capcom or Niantic. The only thing fans have to go on is a short teaser trailer that sparsely reveals some key features like monsters, equipment, and the franchise’s trusty Palico companion. Hopefully more information is unveiled after the second closed beta ends, and it gets closer to the title’s release period.
