Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Cross-Play Confirmed, Starts Next Week
Capcom's latest Monster Hunter Wilds trailer showcased exciting new environments, monsters, and beta details. This article details the open beta and its features.
Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta: October 28th (PS Plus), October 31st (All)
The October 23rd showcase revealed an open beta launching next week across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, featuring cross-play. 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:
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. |
All Other Players (Steam, Xbox Series X|S):
| 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 Details
The beta includes 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). All beta participants receive exclusive in-game rewards (a Palico pendant, Seikret, and an item pack) available as DLC upon full game release (February 28, 2025).
New Trailer: Oilwell Basin and the Black Flame
The "Black Flame" trailer introduces the Oilwell Basin, a fiery locale with new monsters like the Ajarakan and Rompopolo, and the mysterious Black Flame, a giant squid-like apex predator. The trailer also highlights the people of Azuz and their connection to the Everforge.
For more on Monster Hunter Wilds, see our related article.
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