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Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Cross-Play Confirmed, Starts Next Week

by Aaron Jan 26,2025

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 starting next week! Prepare to hunt across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Open Beta Access:

PS Plus subscribers on PS5 enjoy early access, beginning October 28th. Everyone else joins the hunt starting October 31st, running until November 3rd. Pre-downloads begin October 27th (PS Plus) and October 30th (all others). Ensure you have at least 18GB of free space.

Beta Timings: (See tables below for specific regional start and end times for PS Plus members and other players.)

For PlayStation Plus Members on PS5:

Region	Open Beta Test Start Time	Open Beta Test End Time
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.

For Non-PS Plus Members and Players on Steam and Xbox Series X|S:

Region	Open Beta Test Start Time	Open Beta Test End Time
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.

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).

Beta Rewards:

All beta participants receive exclusive in-game rewards (Palico pendant, Seikret, Mega Potions, Rations) downloadable upon the full game's release on February 28th, 2025.

New Trailer Reveals:

The "Black Flame" trailer showcases the Oilwell Basin, a fiery new locale with unique monsters like the Ajarakan and Rompopolo, and the ominous Black Flame itself. We also get a glimpse of the people of Azuz and their connection to the Everforge.