Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta: Cross-Play, Dates, and New Details Revealed!
Capcom's recent showcase unveiled exciting new details for Monster Hunter Wilds, including a cross-play open beta launching next week across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. PS Plus subscribers on PS5 enjoy early access, starting October 28th, while everyone else joins the hunt from October 31st to November 3rd. Pre-download begins October 27th (PS Plus) and October 30th (others). Ensure you have at least 18GB of free space.
Open Beta Timing:
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. |
Non-PS Plus Members & Xbox/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. |
Open Beta Content:
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). All beta participants receive exclusive in-game rewards (Palico pendant, item pack) available as DLC upon the full game's release on February 28, 2025.
New Trailer Reveals "Black Flame" and Oilwell Basin:
A new trailer showcases the Oilwell Basin, a fiery new locale with erupting oil wells, introducing new monsters like the Ajarakan and Rompopolo, and the fearsome apex predator, the Black Flame. The trailer also hints at the connection between the people of Azuz and the forge at the heart of the Oilwell Basin.
