Monster Hunter Wilds beta release date
The Monster Hunter Wilds The beta will allow players to try out the game before its release next year. There are a variety of missions you can take on, from a small part of a story mission to repeatable monster hunts. All in all, it looks like it will give players a good chance to experience some of the new weapon mechanics and see the new environments in action.
From what we’ve seen so far, and from what we played in our Monster Hunter Wilds preview, the game is poised to push the series forward, with evolving landscapes and more complex monster behavior. This time you can take multiple weapons with you on the hunt, a huge change that will likely allow for more building experiments. It is these kinds of changes that make us hopeful Monster Hunter Wilds will land on our list of best crossplay games by the end of the year.
This is when you can play the Monster Hunter Wilds beta, whether that’s as a PS Plus subscriber, PS5 player, Xbox player, or someone playing on PC. We’ll also detail what to expect from the beta, including rewards that will carry over to the full game at launch.
Monster Hunter Wilds beta release date for PlayStation, Xbox and PC
The Monster Hunter Wilds The beta starts on Monday, October 28 and runs until Wednesday, October 30. This is the first open beta period available to PlayStation Plus players. If you’re not a PS Plus subscriber, or you’re playing on Xbox or PC, you can find the exact times below:
- PS5 with PS Plus subscription: October 28 at 11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT (October 29 at 3:00 GMT) – October 30 at 10:59 PM ET / 7:59 PM PT (October 31 at 2:59 GMT)
- PS5 (no PS Plus subscription): October 31 at 11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT (November 1 at 3:00 AM GMT) – November 3 at 9:59 AM ET / 6:59 AM PT (November 4 at 1:59 AM GMT)
- Xbox Series X|S: October 31 at 11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT (November 1 at 3:00 AM GMT) – November 3 at 9:59 AM ET / 6:59 AM PT (November 4 at 1:59 AM GMT)
- Steam: October 31 at 11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT (November 1 at 3:00 AM GMT) – November 3 at 9:59 AM ET / 6:59 AM PT (November 4 at 1:59 AM GMT)
Monster Hunter Wilds beta preload
You can pre-load the Monster Hunter Wilds beta now if you’re a PlayStation Plus subscriber on PS5. If you’re using other platforms, or on PS5 without a PS Plus subscription, you’ll find preload times below:
- PS5 (no PS Plus subscription): Wednesday, October 30 at 11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT (Thursday, October 31 at 3:00 AM GMT)
- Xbox: Wednesday, October 30 at 11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT (Thursday, October 31 at 3:00 AM GMT)
- PC (steam): Wednesday, October 30 at 11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT (Thursday, October 31 at 3:00 AM GMT)
Monster Hunter Wilds Beta Rewards
There are two important ones Monster Hunter Wilds beta rewards that can be transferred to the full game at launch:
- Open Beta Test Bonus Pendant (pictured above)
- Open Beta Test Bonus Item Pack (Mega Potion x10, Ration x5, Lifepowder x5, Max Potion x2, Herbal Medicine x2, Mulberry x2, Armor Sphere x5)
Please note that in order to redeem the rewards at launch, you must be playing on the same platform where you played the beta.
Monster Hunter Wilds beta: what to expect
The Monster Hunter Wilds The open beta includes a character creator and two main missions for you to complete. The first mission is the Story Trial, where you experience the opening cutscene and play the Chatacabra Hunt with some basic tutorials enabled. Once you’ve mastered the basics, you can take on the Doshaguma Hunt. The goal here is to defeat the alpha of the Doshaguma pack. Explore on your Seikret and instantly switch between two different weapon types.
Frequently Asked Questions about Monster Hunter Wilds
Will beta progress carry over to Monster Hunter Wilds?
Although the most important advances of the Monster Hunter Wilds does not carry over into the full game, you will earn the aforementioned rewards for participating. Additionally, you can import your character data once the game starts. This means both your main Hunter design and your main Palico companion.
Does the Monster Hunter Wilds beta include crossplay?
Yes, the Monster Hunter Wilds open beta includes crossplay on PS5, Xbox and PC. Please note that during the PS Plus open beta test, only PS5 players with a PS Plus subscription can participate. Once things open up later, crossplay will be enabled.
Can you play the Monster Hunter Wilds beta Solo?
You can use the Monster Hunter Wilds beta solo if you wish. There is also the SOS Flare feature, which allows you to engage other online players or call for help from NPC Support Hunters.
What is the file size of the Monster Hunter Wilds beta?
On PlayStation, the beta file size of Monster Hunter Wilds is 16.61 GB. Once the other platforms start offering the preload, we will also know the file sizes on Xbox and PC. Stay informed.