Get ready to be among the first adventurers to step into the untamed wilderness of the Forbidden Lands with the Monster Hunter Wilds open beta.
Available for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC players, this highly anticipated open beta allows you to dive into the game before its official release on February 28, 2025.
Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom’s latest action-packed RPG, invites players to explore the mysterious and dangerous Forbidden Lands as a hunter.
It elevates everything fans love about hunting colossal, fearsome monsters by introducing a vast open world teeming with untamed creatures and treacherous landscapes.
In this ONE Esports article, we list down everything you need to know about the Monster Hunter Wilds open beta, including the full schedule for those eager to experience the game ahead of launch.
What is Monster Hunter Wilds?
Monster Hunter Wilds offers a seamless open world, replacing the segmented maps of previous games. Players can explore vast environments that connect hub zones directly to hunting grounds without loading screens.
As a Hunter, you’ll track and defeat monsters, gather materials to craft stronger gear and uncover the link between the people of the Forbidden Lands and their surroundings.
Monster Hunter Wilds open beta testing schedule and platforms
To participate, players must visit the Monster Hunter Wilds website and download the game software.
PS Plus users on PlayStation 5 receive early access to the beta from October 28, 2024, at 8 p.m. to October 30, 2024, at 7:59 p.m. Pacific time.
Following this exclusive period, players on PC (Steam), Xbox, and non-PS Plus users can join the beta from October 31, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. to November 3, 2024, at 6:59 p.m. Pacific time.
For those trying out the open beta on PC, players must ensure their PCs meet specific requirements to participate in the beta.
What’s available in the Monster Hunter Wilds open beta testing?
The open beta testing includes several key features: Character Creation, Story Trial, and Doshaguma Hunt.
In the Story Trial, players can watch the opening cutscene and participate in the Chatacabra hunt, with basic tutorials provided. This gives you a chance to get used to the weapon mechanics and experience smooth transitions between cutscenes and gameplay.
In the Doshaguma Hunt, the goal is to defeat the alpha of the Doshaguma pack. You can explore the large environment on your Seikret and switch between two different weapon types as you engage in the hunt.
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