Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Overview
Monster Hunter Wilds’s open beta offers players an early look at the upcoming installment in Capcom’s popular action RPG series.
While the beta is open to all players, those on PlayStation 5 with an active PlayStation Plus subscription enjoy early access.
Participation in the beta grants players various rewards to carry over to the full release, including custom character creations and palicos, upon the game’s launch on Feb. 28, 2025.
Participating in the Monster Hunter Wilds Beta
Monster Hunter Wilds’s beta is divided into two periods within a week, starting with exclusive access for PlayStation Plus subscribers on PS5 and later expanding to all platforms as the weekend approaches.
Here are the beta dates for Monster Hunter Wilds in North America:
- Monday, Oct. 28 to Wednesday, Oct. 30 (PS5 PlayStation Plus subscribers only)
- Thursday, Oct. 31 to Sunday, Nov. 3 (All PS5 players, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC Steam players)
Players in Europe and Japan should adjust the start and end dates accordingly or refer to specific starting times for their region.
Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Start Time
The PlayStation Plus exclusive period for Monster Hunter Wilds’s open beta will begin at the following times:
- 8 p.m. PDT for the west coast of North America (on Monday, Oct, 28)
- 11 p.m. EDT for the east coast of North America (on Monday, Oct, 28)
- 5 a.m. CEST for western Europe/Paris (on Tuesday, Oct. 29)
- 4 a.m. BST for the U.K. (on Tuesday, Oct. 29)
- 12 p.m. JST in Japan/Tokyo (on Tuesday, Oct. 29)
The above times also indicate when each period will conclude, so players can plan their gameplay accordingly.
Accessing the Open Beta
The start of the Monster Hunter Wilds open beta is limited to PlayStation Plus members on PS5. From Oct. 31 onwards, the beta is open to all players on Xbox, Windows PC, and PlayStation, regardless of PlayStation Plus membership.
To gain access, no pre-orders, sign-ups, or keys are required — simply download the open beta client from your platform’s store.
A pre-load option will be available 24 hours in advance, allowing players to jump into the action as soon as the beta begins.
Content in the Beta
The Monster Hunter Wilds open beta features:
- Introduction to the story with the Chatacabra tutorial hunt
- Encounter with Doshaguma
- Character and palico creator with progress transfer to the full game
- Multiplayer support through SOS flares, working cross-platform
Players can read more about the game’s opening hours in a recent hands-on preview that left Polygon’s Michael McWhertor impressed.
Open Beta Rewards
By participating in the open beta, players can earn two rewards to carry into the full game:
- “Stuffed Felyne Teddy” Pendant (cosmetic item)
- Open Beta Test Bonus Item Pack (including various items for gameplay)
To unlock these rewards, players simply need to create a character, which will then be imported into the full game. It’s important to note that an online connection is required for these rewards to transfer over.