Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Cross-Play Confirmed, Starts Next Week

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Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Cross-Play Confirmed, Starts Next Week

Jan 17,25(1 years ago)

Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Cross-Play Confirmed, Starts Next Week Capcom's latest Monster Hunter Wilds trailer showcased exciting new environments, formidable monsters, and the upcoming open beta. This guide details the beta's features and how to participate.

Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta: A Sneak Peek

Open Beta Launch: October 28 (PS Plus), October 31 (All Others)

The October 23 showcase revealed the open beta, launching next week on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Cross-play is fully enabled. PS Plus subscribers on PS5 enjoy early access, starting October 28th, while others join from October 31st to November 3rd.

Download the beta client from your platform's store. Pre-downloads begin October 27th (PS Plus) and October 30th (others). Ensure you have at least 18GB of free space.

Beta start times by region:

PS Plus Members (PS5)

Region	Beta Start	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 Players

Region	Beta Start	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: What to Expect

The beta features character creation (with progress carrying over to the full game), a story trial (tutorial and Chatacabra fight), and a challenging Doshaguma hunt (supports multiplayer or NPC hunters).

Beta participants receive exclusive in-game rewards (Palico pendant, Seikret, item pack) redeemable as DLC upon the full game's release on February 28, 2025.

New Trailer: Oilwell Basin and the Black Flame

The "Black Flame" trailer introduced the Oilwell Basin, a volatile environment with oil wells and new monsters like the Ajarakan and Rompopolo. The apex predator, the Black Flame (a giant squid-like creature), is also teased. The trailer hints at the importance of the Azuz people and their forge.

Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Cross-Play Confirmed, Starts Next Week

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