The Monster Hunter Wilds beta is back, and it's got a few new fights in tow. Beta players are already grappling with its big challenge, a fearsome new foe called Arkveld, and its eliciting both excitement and dread.

In the Open Beta, there is no Turf War interaction with Chained Arkveld, but in the full release, it may absorb elemental power from other monsters during fights. If that happens, be prepared for a fight that shifts dramatically depending on its energy intake.