Capcom's latest Monster Hunter Wilds trailer showcased exciting new environments, monsters, and details about the upcoming open beta. Discover the game's features and how to participate in the beta test below.
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. The cross-platform beta will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, running until November 3rd.
To join, 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.
Below are the beta start and end times for various regions:
PlayStation 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 Series X|S & 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 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 (available as DLC upon full game release on February 28, 2025).New Trailer Reveals "Black Flame" and Oilwell Basin
The "Black Flame" trailer introduces the Oilwell Basin, a volatile region with oil wells that erupt in flames, home to new monsters like the Ajarakan and Rompopolo, and the fearsome apex predator, the Black Flame. The trailer also highlights the people of Azuz and their connection to the Everforge.
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