After many more hours and some welcome multiplayer hunts in the PC Monster Hunter Wilds beta, I stand by my altogether positive impressions from the early PS5 beta. The game is looking good, and I don't really know what to do with myself now that the beta is gone.

A video posted on X by YouTuber Blue Stigma compares hitstop frames—or lack thereof, in the case of the Wilds beta—triggered by switch axe attacks across the last few Monster Hunter games, showcasing how drastically hitstop can affect the perceived impact of an attack:

With Monster Hunter Wilds months away from launch, there are a few features that would be most welcome if Capcom chose to add them.

The Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta has given us a lot to test out in terms of new features and gameplay. However, there are some qualms.