Monster Hunter Wild’s open beta allows players to try out the game ahead of next year’s release. You can take on a variety of missions, from part of the story mission to repeatable monster hunts. All in all, it looks set to give players a good chance to experience some of the new weapon mechanics and see the new environment in action.
From what we’ve seen so far, and what we played in the Monster Hunter Wild preview, the game is poised to move the series forward with evolving landscapes and more complex monster behavior. This is a big change that allows you to bring more than one weapon on your hunt, allowing for more build experimentation. With changes like these, we can expect Monster Hunter Wild to land on the best cross-play games list by the end of the year.
Whether you’re a PS Plus subscriber, PS5 player, Xbox player, or playing on PC, you’ll be able to play Monster Hunter Wild Open Beta. We’ll also detail what you can expect in the beta, including rewards that will carry over to the full game at launch.
Monster Hunter Wild open beta release date for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC
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Monster Hunter Wild’s open beta begins on Tuesday, October 28th and runs through Thursday, October 30th. This is the first open beta period available to PlayStation Plus subscribers. If you’re not a PS Plus subscriber or playing on Xbox or PC, you can find the exact timing below.
PS5 with PS Plus subscription: October 28th 11pm ET / 8pm PT (October 29th 3am GMT) – October 30th 10:59pm ET PS5 (without PS Plus subscription): October 31st 11pm ET / 8pm PT (October 31st 2:59am PT) PT) (November 1, 3 a.m. GMT) – November 3, 9:59 a.m. ET / 6:59 a.m. PT (Nov. 4, 1:59 a.m. ( (GMT)) Xbox Series / 6:59 AM Pacific Time (1:59 AM November 4th) Steam: October 31st 11:00 PM Eastern Time / 8:00 PM Pacific Time (November 1st 3:00 AM GMT) – November 3 9:59 a.m. ET / 6:59 a.m. PT (November 4, 1:59 a.m. GMT)
Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Preload
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PlayStation Plus subscribers on PS5 can preload Monster Hunter Wild Open Beta on Sunday, October 27th at 11pm ET / 8pm PT (Monday, October 28th at 3am GMT) It will look like this. If you’re using another platform or have a PS5 without PS Plus, you can find preload times below.
PS5 (without PS Plus subscription): Wednesday, October 30th, 11pm ET / 8PM PT (Thursday, October 31st, 3am GMT)Xbox: Wednesday, October 30th, 11pm ET / 8PM PT (October 31st) Sunday, Thursday, 3am GMT) PC (Steam): Wednesday, October 30th, 11pm ET / 8pm PT (Thursday, October 31st, 3am GMT)
Monster Hunter Wild Beta Rewards
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There are two main types of Monster Hunter Wild beta rewards that can be transferred to the full game at launch.
Open Beta Test Bonus Pendant (Top Image) Open Beta Test Bonus Item Pack (Mega Potion x 10, Ration x 5, Life Powder x 5, Max Potion x 2, Chinese Herbal Medicine x 2, Mulberry x 2, Armor Sphere x 5)
Please note that you will need to play on the same platform you played the beta to redeem your rewards upon release.
Monster Hunter Wild Open Beta – What to Expect
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Monster Hunter Wild’s open beta will feature a character creator and two major missions to challenge. The first mission is a story trial where you experience the opening cutscene and enable some basic tutorials to play Chatakabra Hunt. Once you have learned the basics, try Doshagma Hunt. The goal here is to defeat the alpha of the dosha bear pack. Explore with the Sacred and switch between two different weapon types on the fly.
Monster Hunter Wild Frequently Asked Questions
Will my progress from the beta carry over to Monster Hunter Wild?
The main progression in Monster Hunter Wilds won’t carry over to the entire game, but participating will earn you the aforementioned rewards. Additionally, you can import your character data after launching the game. This means the main hunter design and the main palico companion.
Will the Monster Hunter Wild beta have cross-play functionality?
Yes, Monster Hunter Wild’s open beta features cross-play on PS5, Xbox, and PC. Please note that only PS5 players who subscribe to PS Plus can participate during the PS Plus open beta test. Later, when the situation improves, cross-play will be enabled.
Can I play Monster Hunter Wild Beta solo?
You can also play the Monster Hunter Wild Beta solo if you wish. There is also an “SOS Flare” feature that allows you to call other online players or ask for help from NPC support hunters.
