Capcom's latest Monster Hunter Wilds trailer showcased exciting new environments, monsters, and details about the upcoming open beta. Discover the game's features and how to participate in the beta test below.
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 during the beta period. The beta runs until November 3.
To participate, download the beta client from your platform's digital store. Pre-downloads begin October 27 (PS Plus) and October 30 (all others). Ensure you have at least 18GB of free space.
Check the schedules below for your region's beta start and end times:
| 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. |
| 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. |
Beta participants receive exclusive in-game rewards (a Palico pendant, Seikret, Mega Potions, and more) redeemable as DLC upon the full game's release on February 28, 2025.
The trailer hints at the importance of the Azuz people, skilled forgers residing near the Everforge, in the game's unfolding narrative.
Learn more about Monster Hunter Wilds' gameplay and story in our featured article!
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