Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Will Finally Let Fans Play the Game Starting Next Week

Capcom is giving every Monster Hunter fan the opportunity to try Monster Hunter Wilds before its release in three months, as the publisher has announced an open beta. The best part? It starts next week!

Monster Hunter Wilds Comes Home Next Week in the Form of an Open Beta

Fans around the world will soon be able to get their hands on Monster Hunter Wilds, as Capcom will be hosting an open beta across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series starting next week! The news comes from their recent showcase, where they debuted a new trailer showcasing the ecosystem of  Oilwell Basin, as well as teasing a mysterious monster known as the Black Flame.  

As for the official start date for the beta, here’s a breakdown for each platform:

Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Date

• PS5—PlayStation Plus subscribers will have exclusive early access starting October 28. They’ll be able to play for an additional three days before the beta is available for everyone else.
• PS5 (non-PS+), Xbox Series, and PC – Starting October 31, everyone will gain access to the open beta.
• The open beta will officially end on November 3.

Capcom has also outlined what to expect from the beta in a press release:

Following the exciting new trailer, Tsujimoto revealed that eager hunters can soon experience Monster Hunter Wilds at home for the first time by participating in an Open Beta Test across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam with cross-play supported between all platforms. 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.

It won’t be long before we all get to experience a glimpse of the next generation of Monster Hunter, though if you are interested in reading up a bit on our thoughts on the game, you can read our hands-on impression from last month, where we got to try an exclusive 90-minute demo!

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