During the Monster Hunter Wilds livestream showcase earlier today, Capcom announced an open beta test for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam next week. The entire presentation video is embedded above while more details on the open beta and are listed below:
Participants will also receive a special bonus Pendant to decorate their weapons or Seikret mount alongside a helpful item pack in the full release of Monster Hunter Wilds. The Open Beta Test will include three separate experiences: the complete character creation tool with character creation data that will be transferable to the full game upon release, a Story Trial, and the free-roaming Doshaguma Hunt. In the Story Trial, players can experience the opening cutscene of the game along with basic tutorials while hunting a Chatacabra, while in the Doshaguma Hunt, players can pursue the Alpha of a Doshaguma pack or explore the Windward Plains. Both the Story Trial and Doshaguma Hunt can be experienced solo, or players can use an SOS flare to create a party of up to four players online or call in assistance from NPC Support Hunters.
The Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Test will take place at the following times for each platform:
- PlayStation 5
- PlayStation Plus Early Access: October 28 at 8:00 pm PT – October 30 at 7:59 pm PT
- Non-PlayStation Plus Subscribers: October 31 at 8:00 pm PT – November 3 at 6:59 pm PT*
- Xbox Series X|S**: October 31 at 8:00 pm PT – November 3 at 6:59 pm PT*
- Steam: October 31 at 8:00 pm PT – November 3 at 6:59 pm PT*
Monster Hunter Wilds launches on February 28th, 2025. Are any of you planning on checking out the beta? Let us know in the comments section below.
