Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Cross-Play Confirmed, Starts Next Week
Jan 17,25(1 years ago)
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.
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