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Monster Hunter Wilds: Everything We Know So Far About Open Beta — How to Participate?
Capcom’s Monster Hunter series is already deeply engraved in our childhood memories. The thrill of hunting down massive beasts with our best friends is always a topic in our grownup talks. Well, good news, fellow gamers: Capcom is planning to release Monster Hunter Wilds with the same base mechanics and a few much-needed improvements in February 2025. While four months seem too long to wait, the Devs are planning to launch an Open Beta test on October 28th.
Everyone can participate in this Beta Trial to taste-test the game before purchasing the full version. However, the main purpose of this game is to give you a small sip of what’s about to come on February 28th, 2025. So, don’t expect more than just a few hours of gameplay experience. Still, if you have already marked your calendars, dusted off your gaming systems, and taken a few days off work, you better learn everything about the upcoming Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Test. In this article, we will guide you through everything from release dates to gameplay expectations and possible rewards, let’s get started:
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Blogs Monster Hunter Wilds: Open Beta Release
The upcoming Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Test is set to be released around the last week of October 2024. Initially, the game will only be available to PlayStation 5 players with PS Plus Subscription on 28th October, and it will last till 30th October. On the contrary, Xbox, Non-PS Plus, and PC players must wait until 31st October before they can enjoy the Open Beta gameplay. Thus, players with a PS Plus subscription will get to enjoy the game for an extra 48 hours.
Here is the complete release schedule for Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta:
Blogs PlayStation 5 (With PS Plus Subscription)
Pre-Download:
- October 27th, 2024:
- PDT: 8:00 PM
- EDT: 11:00 PM
- GMT: 3:00 AM (28th October)
Early Access Start:
- PT: October 28th 2024 @ 8:00 PM
- GMT: October 29th 2024 @ 3:00 AM
Early Access End:
- PT: October 30th 2024 @ 7:59 PM
- GMT: October 31st 2024 @ 2:59 AM
Blogs PlayStation 5 (Without PS Plus Subscription)
Pre-Download:
- October 30th, 2024:
- PDT: 8:00 PM
- EDT: 11:00 PM
- GMT: 3:00 AM (31st October)
Early Access Start:
- PT: October 31st 2024 @ 8:00 PM
- GMT: November 1st 2024 @ 3:00 AM
Early Access End:
- PT: November 3rd 2024 @ 7:59 PM
- GMT: November 4th 2024 @ 2:59 AM
Blogs Xbox Series X, S
Pre-Download:
- October 30th, 2024:
- PDT: 8:00 PM
- EDT: 11:00 PM
- GMT: 3:00 AM (31st October)
Early Access Start:
- PT: October 31st 2024 @ 8:00 PM
- GMT: November 1st 2024 @ 3:00 AM
Early Access End:
- PT: November 3rd 2024 @ 7:59 PM
- GMT: November 4th 2024 @ 2:59 AM
Blogs PC (Steam)
Pre-Download:
- October 30th, 2024:
- 8pm PDT
- 11pm EDT
- 3am GMT (31st October)
Early Access Start:
- PT: October 31st 2024 @ 8:00 PM
- GMT: November 1st 2024 @ 3:00 AM
Early Access End:
- PT: November 3rd 2024 @ 7:59 PM
- GMT: November 4th 2024 @ 2:59 AM
Note: Players with a PS Plus Subscription can join again on 31st October and continue playing with their previous progress. So, if you have the subscription, you get to enjoy the game with everyone else and with some extra gameplay hours on the side.
Blogs What to Expect from the Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta?
As mentioned earlier, the sole purpose of Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Test is to give you a taste of what’s about to come on 28th February 2025. Moreover, this test will allow the Developers to test their servers and game response while collecting valuable feedback from the gaming community. So, don’t get your hopes too high for this Beta Version, as it will only include the introductory section of the full game. Here is everything you get to enjoy during the Beta Trial:
Blogs Character Creation
The game starts with the usual character creation screen, where you must choose how the hero looks. Moreover, you can access this menu at any time to edit the character and take it to perfection. Lastly, the character data created during the Beta Trial carries over to the full game as long as you use the same accounts.
Blogs Story Trial
Once you are done with the character creation, you will see the introductory cutscenes and start the Chatacabra Hunt as your first activity.
Blogs Openworld Trial
After completing the CHatacabra Hunt, you will continue your journey through the vast openworld on your Seikret Mount. The mission during this phase is to track down the Doshaguma Hunt and kill the Alpha Doshaguma. During this phase, you can freely switch between your two available weapons.
Note: We are still not sure whether you get to choose your own two weapons or play with the default weapon set; only time will tell.
Blogs Crossplay Trial
Players can enjoy the complete multiplayer Co-op experience throughout the Open Beta Trials. Simply use the SOS Flare to call your Pals into your world or summon up to 3 NPC Support Hunters to join the cause. Oh, and the game fully supports Crossplay between PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Blogs Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Participation Rewards
Capcom sure knows how to reward its players for taking part in their Open Beta Trials. Not only do you get to enjoy the game for free, but you will also receive some souvenirs for when the game fully launches. Firstly, all participants will receive a special Beta Test Bonus Pendant to attach to their weapons (in-game). Secondly, all players will receive a Beta Test Bonus Item Pack to give you a head start over other players. This pack contains the following items:
- Armor Sphere x5
- Herbal Medicine x2
- Lifepowder x5
- Max Potion x2
- Mega Potion x10
- Nulberry x2
- Ration x5
Note: You will only receive these rewards after the full version of Monster Hunter Wilds is released. So, make sure to play the full game on the same platform and using the same account that you used for the Open Beta Trial. Otherwise, you won’t be eligible for these special bonuses.
Blogs Monster Hunter Wilds System Requirements
From the description, it is pretty clear that it will only run on the following consoles:
- PlayStation 5 (PS Plus Subscription is Optional)
- Xbox Series X/S (Xbox Game Pass is Optional)
As for the PC (Steam) players, you will need the following minimum specifications to run the game on 1080P with 30 FPS:
Operating System (OS) | Windows®10 (64-bit Required) |
Processor (CPU) |
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Graphics Card (GPU) |
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VRAM | 6GB |
Memory (RAM) | 16GB |
Storage | 140GB SSD (HDD not Supported) |
Note: These are minimum system requirements for Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Test. The specifications are different for higher resolution and FPS. Secondly, these specs may or may not change for the full game.
Blogs Conclusion
That sums up our take on the Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Test release. Hopefully, we have covered everything you need to know about the Beta gameplay, its system requirements, and how to participate in the Trials. Feel free to reach out if you have any other questions, and we will make sure to answer them all. See you on the other side!
