Capcom has announced Monster Hunter Wilds is getting an open beta this month giving players the first chance at playing the latest in their monster hunting franchise.

The new Monster Hunter Wilds open beta is running from October 28th through the 30th for PlayStation Plus subscribers on PS5, followed by October 31st through November 3rd on PS5 (for non-PlayStation Plus), Xbox Series X|S, and PC with full crossplay enabled.

Alongside news of the open beta is the reveal of the game’s latest official trailer, revealing new footage of the new Oilwell Basin, the mysterious new “Black Flame” monster, the local craftsman village Azuz, and more monsters living in the region.

Here’s a rundown on the new details and the beta, plus the new trailer and showcase from today:

Ready to Combust

The Oilwell Basin is a dangerous territory defined by the bubbling oil wells for which it is named. This terrain is known to erupt into raging flames during a period of Inclemency known as the Firespring. The newly revealed Brute Wyvern Rompopolo prowls within areas blanketed in a deep oil silt. This fearsome predator expels a toxic gas from its tongue to weaken its prey before using its tail to inject gas into the tar blanketing the ground causing bubbling eruptions. Rompopolo often finds itself battling for territory against roaming Ajarakan, another previously unseen monster that calls this region home. This red-hot Fanged Beast rubs its thick shell to cover itself in a sweltering armor. Amidst this incredibly harsh, ever-changing environment, the skilled craftsman village of Azuz grew around a massive central forge. While the local artisans and fearsome wildlife struggle to survive, a mysterious monster known to locals as the “Black Flame” lurks deep beneath the basin.
 
Play the Open Beta

Following the exciting new trailer, Tsujimoto revealed that eager hunters can soon experience Monster Hunter Wilds at home for the first time by participating in an Open Beta Test across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam with cross-play supported between all platforms. Participants will also receive a special bonus Pendant to decorate their weapons or Seikret mount alongside a helpful item pack in the full release of Monster Hunter Wilds. The Open Beta Test will include three separate experiences: the complete character creation tool with character creation data that will be transferable to the full game upon release, a Story Trial, and the free-roaming Doshaguma Hunt. In the Story Trial, players can experience the opening cutscene of the game along with basic tutorials while hunting a Chatacabra, while in the Doshaguma Hunt, players can pursue the Alpha of a Doshaguma pack or explore the Windward Plains. Both the Story Trial and Doshaguma Hunt can be experienced solo, or players can use an SOS flare to create a party of up to four players online or call in assistance from NPC Support Hunters.
 
The Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Test will take place at the following times for each platform:

• PlayStation 5
  • PlayStation Plus Early Access: October 28 at 8:00pm PT – October 30 at 7:59pm PT
  • Non-PlayStation Plus Subscribers: October 31 at 8:00pm PT – November 3 at 6:59pm PT*
• Xbox Series X|S**: October 31 at 8:00pm PT – November 3 at 6:59pm PT*
• Steam: October 31 at 8:00pm PT – November 3 at 6:59pm PT*

Black Flame Trailer

October 2024 Showcase

Monster Hunter Wilds is set for a release on February 28th, 2025 across for PC (via Steam), Xbox Series X|S, and PS5.