Monster Hunter Wilds Beta Gets Cross-Play, Starts Next Week

Author : Aaron Feb 19,2025

Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta: Cross-Play Confirmed, Launching Next Week!

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

Capcom's recent showcase unveiled exciting new details for Monster Hunter Wilds, including a cross-platform open beta launching next week across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Get ready to hunt!

Open Beta Access:

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

Beta Timings: Check the tables below for your region's specific start and end times.

PlayStation Plus Members (PS5):

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.

Non-PS Plus Members (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC):

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.

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 participants receive exclusive in-game rewards (Palico pendant, Seikret, item pack) redeemable as DLC upon the full game's release on February 28th, 2025.

New Trailer Reveals:

The "Black Flame" trailer showcased the Oilwell Basin, a fiery new locale with unpredictable oil well explosions, introducing new monsters like the Ajarakan and Rompopolo, and the terrifying apex predator, the Black Flame. We also get a glimpse of the people of Azuz and their connection to the Everforge.

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

Get ready for the hunt! Don't miss the Monster Hunter Wilds open beta!