Monster Hunter Wilds open beta test schedule revealed

If you’re looking to check out Monster Hunter Wilds ahead of its February launch, Capcom is ready to roll out an open beta. The company announced the official schedule for the round of testing, which starts with early access for PlayStation Plus members on October 28.

PS Plus members testing on PS5 will get their exclusive run until October 30, with the rest of the platforms following on October 31. You’ll be able to spend your Halloween night in the world of Monster Hunter PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam from October 31 to November 3. The beta will support crossplay between the three platforms. 

Here’s a breakdown:

Monster Hunter Wilds open beta start times

PlayStation 5 – PlayStation Plus Exclusive Early Access:

• Starts: Monday, October 28, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. PT

• Ends: Wednesday, October 30 at 7:59 p.m. PT

PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam (with Crossplay):

• Starts: Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. PT

• Ends: Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 6:59 p.m. PT

According to Capcom’s overview, the beta will let players tinker with character creation, and the resulting Hunter and Palico data can be carried over to the full version. There’s also the Doshaguma Hunt, which involves taking down the alpha of the Doshaguma pack, and a trial of the story that includes the opening cutscene and the Chatacabra Hunt with tutorials to help along the way.

Rounding out the announcement is a new trailer, The Black Flame. This one introduces the third location in the Forbidden Lands, the Oilwell Basin.

Monster Hunter Wilds launches in full on February 28, 2025.