Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta: Cross-Play Confirmed, Launching Next Week!
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.
Open Beta Access:
- PS Plus Members (PS5): October 28th - October 30th
- All Other Players (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC): October 31st - November 3rd
Pre-downloads begin October 27th (PS Plus members) and October 30th (all others). Ensure you have at least 18GB of free space.
Beta Launch Times by Region:
PS Plus Members (PS5):
| Region | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| United States (EDT) | Oct 28, 11:00 PM | Oct 29, 10:59 PM |
| United States (PDT) | Oct 28, 8:00 PM | Oct 29, 7:59 PM |
| United Kingdom | Oct 29, 4:00 AM | Oct 30, 3:59 AM |
| New Zealand | Oct 29, 4:00 PM | Oct 30, 3:59 PM |
| Australian East Coast | Oct 29, 2:00 PM | Oct 30, 1:59 PM |
| Australian West Coast | Oct 29, 11:00 AM | Oct 30, 10:59 AM |
| Japan | Oct 29, 12:00 PM | Oct 30, 11:59 AM |
| Philippines | Oct 29, 11:00 AM | Oct 30, 10:59 AM |
| South Africa | Oct 29, 5:00 AM | Oct 30, 4:59 AM |
| Brazil | Oct 29, 12:00 AM | Oct 29, 11:59 PM |
Non-PS Plus Members & Xbox/PC:
| Region | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| United States (EDT) | Oct 31, 11:00 PM | Nov 3, 10:59 PM |
| United States (PDT) | Oct 31, 8:00 PM | Nov 3, 7:59 PM |
| United Kingdom | Nov 1, 4:00 AM | Nov 4, 3:59 AM |
| New Zealand | Nov 1, 4:00 PM | Nov 4, 3:59 PM |
| Australian East Coast | Nov 1, 2:00 PM | Nov 4, 1:59 PM |
| Australian West Coast | Nov 1, 11:00 AM | Nov 4, 10:59 AM |
| Japan | Nov 1, 12:00 PM | Nov 4, 11:59 AM |
| Philippines | Nov 1, 11:00 AM | Nov 4, 10:59 AM |
| South Africa | Nov 1, 5:00 AM | Nov 4, 4:59 AM |
| Brazil | Nov 1, 12:00 AM | Nov 3, 11:59 PM |
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 (available as DLC upon full game release on February 28, 2025).
New Trailer Reveals "Black Flame" and Oilwell Basin:
A new trailer showcases the fiery Oilwell Basin locale, introducing new monsters like the Ajarakan and Rompopolo, and the fearsome apex predator, the Black Flame. The trailer also hints at the importance of the Azuz people and their forge within the Oilwell Basin's narrative.
