Monster Hunter Wilds Beta Open to All With Cross-Play

Capcom's latest Monster Hunter Wilds trailer showcased exciting new environments, monsters, and details about the upcoming open beta. Dive in to discover how to participate and explore the game's features.

Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta: New Monsters, Locations, and Beta Access Details

Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Begins October 28 (PS Plus Early Access), October 31 for All

Capcom's October 23 showcase revealed the open beta launch date: October 28 for PlayStation Plus subscribers on PS5, and October 31 for everyone else on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Cross-play functionality will be fully enabled throughout the beta period. PS Plus members enjoy a three-day head start. The beta runs until November 3.

To participate, download the beta client from your platform's digital store. Pre-downloads start October 27 (PS Plus) and October 30 (all others). Ensure you have at least 18GB of free space.

Here's 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 Players

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: What to Expect

The open 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) as DLC upon the full game's release (February 28, 2025).

New Trailer Reveals "Black Flame" and Oilwell Basin

The "Black Flame" trailer introduces the Oilwell Basin, a volatile environment with erupting oil wells, home to new monsters like the Ajarakan and Rompopolo, and the fearsome Black Flame, a giant squid-like apex predator.

The trailer also highlights the people of Azuz, skilled forgers who live near the Everforge, hinting at a deeper connection to the land and its mysteries. Learn more about Monster Hunter Wilds' gameplay and story in our related article!