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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 highly anticipated open beta test. Prepare for new environments, fearsome monsters, and cross-platform action!

Open Beta Access:

The open beta launches next week, offering cross-play across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. PS Plus subscribers on PS5 enjoy early access, starting October 28th, while everyone else joins the hunt from October 31st to November 3rd. Pre-downloads begin October 27th (PS Plus) and October 30th (all others). Ensure you have at least 18GB of free space.

Beta Timing (All Times Local):

PS Plus Members (PS5 Only):

Region	Start Time	End Time
United States (EDT)	Oct 28, 11:00 PM	Oct 29, 10:59 PM
United States (PDT)	Oct 28, 8:00 PM	Oct 29, 7:59 PM
United Kingdom	Oct 29, 4:00 AM	Oct 30, 3:59 AM
New Zealand	Oct 29, 4:00 PM	Oct 30, 3:59 PM
Australian East Coast	Oct 29, 2:00 PM	Oct 30, 1:59 PM
Australian West Coast	Oct 29, 11:00 AM	Oct 30, 10:59 AM
Japan	Oct 29, 12:00 PM	Oct 30, 11:59 AM
Philippines	Oct 29, 11:00 AM	Oct 30, 10:59 AM
South Africa	Oct 29, 5:00 AM	Oct 30, 4:59 AM
Brazil	Oct 29, 12:00 AM	Oct 29, 11:59 PM

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

Region	Start Time	End Time
United States (EDT)	Oct 31, 11:00 PM	Nov 3, 10:59 PM
United States (PDT)	Oct 31, 8:00 PM	Nov 3, 7:59 PM
United Kingdom	Nov 1, 4:00 AM	Nov 4, 3:59 AM
New Zealand	Nov 1, 4:00 PM	Nov 4, 3:59 PM
Australian East Coast	Nov 1, 2:00 PM	Nov 4, 1:59 PM
Australian West Coast	Nov 1, 11:00 AM	Nov 4, 10:59 AM
Japan	Nov 1, 12:00 PM	Nov 4, 11:59 AM
Philippines	Nov 1, 11:00 AM	Nov 4, 10:59 AM
South Africa	Nov 1, 5:00 AM	Nov 4, 4:59 AM
Brazil	Nov 1, 12:00 AM	Nov 3, 11:59 PM

Open Beta Content:

The beta features character creation (progress carries 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, including a Palico pendant and an item pack (Mega Potions, Rations, etc.), redeemable upon the full game's release on February 28, 2025.

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

Get ready for the hunt! The Monster Hunter Wilds open beta promises an exciting preview of what's to come.