Capcom's latest Monster Hunter Wilds trailer showcased exciting new environments, monsters, and the upcoming open beta. This article details the beta's features and how to participate.
Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta: October 28th (PS Plus), October 31st (All)
The October 23rd showcase revealed the open beta's launch date: October 28th for PlayStation Plus subscribers on PS5, and October 31st for everyone else across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Cross-play will be fully enabled.
Beta Access and Download:
PS Plus members on PS5 gain early access (October 28th-30th). The beta runs until November 3rd for all players. Pre-downloads begin October 27th (PS Plus) and October 30th (others). Ensure you have 18GB of free space.
Beta Start Times by Region:
PS Plus Members (PS5):
| Region | Open Beta Start | Open Beta End |
|---|---|---|
| United States (EDT) | Oct 28, 11:00 p.m. | Oct 29, 10:59 p.m. |
| United States (PDT) | Oct 28, 8:00 p.m. | Oct 29, 7:59 p.m. |
| United Kingdom | Oct 29, 4:00 a.m. | Oct 30, 3:59 a.m. |
| New Zealand | Oct 29, 4:00 p.m. | Oct 30, 3:59 p.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Oct 29, 2:00 p.m. | Oct 30, 1:59 p.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Oct 29, 11:00 a.m. | Oct 30, 10:59 a.m. |
| Japan | Oct 29, 12:00 p.m. | Oct 30, 11:59 a.m. |
| Philippines | Oct 29, 11:00 a.m. | Oct 30, 10:59 a.m. |
| South Africa | Oct 29, 5:00 a.m. | Oct 30, 4:59 a.m. |
| Brazil | Oct 29, 12:00 a.m. | Oct 29, 11:59 p.m. |
Non-PS Plus Members & Xbox/Steam:
| Region | Open Beta Start | Open Beta End |
|---|---|---|
| United States (EDT) | Oct 31, 11:00 p.m. | Nov 3, 10:59 p.m. |
| United States (PDT) | Oct 31, 8:00 p.m. | Nov 3, 7:59 p.m. |
| United Kingdom | Nov 1, 4:00 a.m. | Nov 4, 3:59 a.m. |
| New Zealand | Nov 1, 4:00 p.m. | Nov 4, 3:59 p.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Nov 1, 2:00 p.m. | Nov 4, 1:59 p.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Nov 1, 11:00 a.m. | Nov 4, 10:59 a.m. |
| Japan | Nov 1, 12:00 p.m. | Nov 4, 11:59 a.m. |
| Philippines | Nov 1, 11:00 a.m. | Nov 4, 10:59 a.m. |
| South Africa | Nov 1, 5:00 a.m. | Nov 4, 4:59 a.m. |
| Brazil | Nov 1, 12:00 a.m. | Nov 3, 11:59 p.m. |
Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Content:
The open beta features character creation (progress carries over to the full game), a story trial (tutorial and Chatacabra fight), and a challenging Doshaguma Hunt (supports multiplayer or NPC hunters).
Beta Rewards:
All beta participants receive in-game rewards (Palico pendant, Seikret, Mega Potions, Rations) redeemable as DLC upon the full game's release on February 28, 2025.
New Trailer Reveals Oilwell Basin and the Black Flame:
A new trailer introduced the Oilwell Basin, a fiery locale with oil wells and new monsters like the Ajarakan and Rompopolo. The apex predator, the Black Flame (resembling a giant squid), was also revealed. The trailer also highlighted the people of Azuz and their connection to the Everforge.
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