Capcom confirmed on Wednesday that Monster Hunter Wildes will get an open beta test on all platforms next week. The open beta period for players on PC (Steam), PS5 and Xbox Series S/X will run from October 31 to November 3. The publisher said that PlayStation Plus members will get early access to the open beta test starting on October 28. The open beta will include an introductory section of the action-RPG, which will include character creation, a story test, and a monster hunt.
Monster Hunter Wilds open beta test announced
capcom Said The open beta test for Monster Hunter Wilds will be online only and feature cross-play across all platforms. “The purpose of this test is to allow players to experience a limited portion of Monster Hunter Wilds and verify various technical aspects such as network load and overall operation prior to the game’s full release,” the publisher said in its announcement.
In the open beta, players will be able to access the full character creation menu that will be present in the full version of the game at launch. Players will be able to customize their characters as many times as they want during the trial. Capcom stated that open beta testers would be able to carry their character creation data over to the full version of the game. The character creation menu will let players create their own Hunter and their Palico cat companion.
Beta testers will also be able to experience the opening cutscene and the Chattacabra Hunt which provides a basic tutorial for combat. Additionally, the open beta will also include the Doshaguma Hunt, where players will have to defeat the alpha of the Doshaguma Pack. During missions, testers will be able to locate the location on their secret mount and switch between two different weapon types.
During both quests, players can use the SOS flare to play online with other players or request up to three NPC Support Hunters to join their hunting party. Capcom stated that multiplayer will feature crossplay support during the open beta.
Players who participate in the open beta test will also receive bonus items that can be claimed in the full version of the game.
open beta testing time
For PlayStation Plus subscribers, the open beta test begins on Monday, October 28 at 8 pm PT (Tuesday, October 9 at 8.30 am IST). The early access phase of the open beta will run until Wednesday, October 30 at 7:59 pm PT (Thursday, October 31 at 8:29 am IST).
For all other players on Steam, PS5 and Xbox Series S/ Will end at 59 pm PTI. (Monday, November 4 at 8.29am IST – adjusted for daylight savings).
Monster Hunter Wilds will launch on February 28, 2025 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X. The game is currently available for pre-order on all supported platforms.
