Capcom announced a Monster Hunter Wilds open beta test will be held on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. It will feature cross-play between all three platforms, along with a special bonus for players who decide to get the full game.
As Monster Hunter Wilds producer Ryozo Tsujimoto revealed at the game’s showcase, the open beta test will feature character creation, a Story Trial, and the Doshaguma Hunt. The Story Trial and Doshaguma Hunt may be completed solo or with others via SOS flare. Created characters may be transferred into the full game, and those who participate in the open beta test will receive a special bonus pendant or Seikret mount alongside a helpful item pack when the game launches.
Here’s when you can expect the open beta test to be active:
- PlayStation 5
- PlayStation Plus Early Access: October 28 at 8:00pm PT – October 30 at 7:59pm PT
- Non-PlayStation Plus Subscribers: October 31 at 8:00pm PT – November 3 at 6:59pm PT
- Xbox Series X|S: October 31 at 8:00pm PT – November 3 at 6:59pm PT
- Steam: October 31 at 8:00pm PT – November 3 at 6:59pm PT
Previously, Capcom released an overview trailer of the basic mechanics of Monster Hunter Wilds. In addition, Capcom highlighted the heavy bowgun, insect glaive, gunlance, hunting horn, long sword, charge blade, hammer, light bowgun, sword & shield, switch axe, bow, lance, and dual blade weapons in separate trailers.
Monster Hunter Wilds launches on February 28, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, and you can check out Summer Game Fest 2024 preview of the game here. Pre-ordering the game in the PlayStation Store nets an exclusive bonus: the Monster Hunter Wilds digital mini art book. All pre-orders include the Hunter Layered Armor Set: Guild Knight and Talisman: Hope Charm.
