After what felt like an endless drought, it’s hard to believe that Monster Hunter Wilds is just around the corner.
While the game isn’t out for another few weeks, Capcom is extending another opportunity to players to start hunting sooner. This upcoming open beta is immensely exciting for longtime fans, especially since you’ll be able to carry over your character and a special reward (more on those later) into the main game when it does finally release.
Read on to learn just how to get into the beta for Monster Hunter Wilds to try it out before full release.
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Monster Hunter Wilds crossplay beta start time
There are actually two open beta periods that will allow you to play the game ahead of its February release date, with one granting even earlier access than the other. This set of tests is focusing on crossplay, and will be available on PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, and players are encouraged to stress test the crossplay multiplayer.
The first open beta period will run from 9pm CT on Feb. 6 to 8:59pm CT on Feb. 9 on PC, Xbox Series and PS5 (including PS5 users who aren’t subscribed to PlayStation Plus and Xbox players without Xbox Live)—so if you decide to skip out on a Super Bowl party to go monster slaying, I certainly won’t blame you, especially since the main game is not so far away anymore. But this test will be a good chance to try it out on your PC and see if it runs well enough.
The second beta period runs from 9pm CT on Feb. 13 to 8:59pm CT on Feb. 16, closing out less than two weeks before the game fully launches on all platforms on Feb. 28. Unfortunately for people still playing on PS4 or Xbox One, Wilds won’t be available on those platforms.
How to sign up for Monster Hunter Wilds open beta
Mercifully, there are no hoops to jump through or forms to sign if you want to play Wilds‘ open beta. You’ll simply download the beta from your preferred platform’s storefront, whether it be Steam, the PlayStation Store, or Xbox’s Microsoft Store. Just search for the game by its title on any of the applicable digital stores to find the beta download.
The first beta tests for the game went live ahead of the play time when servers were open, so there should be plenty of time to pre-download the test and meet as many monsters as you possibly can.
According to Capcom, the February tests will include everything from the original beta including character creation, a trial of the story, and a quest to slay Doshaguma. Additionally, players will now be able to hunt the monster Gypceros, so even those who’ve played before have reason to try out this new test.
Once in the beta, you can earn exclusive rewards like the Stuffed Felyne Teddy pendant and OBT 2 bonus item pack.
How to access Monster Hunter Wilds open beta
After downloading the beta, all you have to do is wait for the open beta period to begin and open up the beta application. Have fun and happy hunting!
Don’t forget that you stand to earn a wide selection of bonuses in the main game if you’ve played the beta, including an exclusive pendant for your favorite impractically huge weapon, a curated selection of consumables, and perhaps best of all, the ability to transfer your character over. I know I’m going to spending most of those days making sure I get my hunter’s face just right.
Published: Jan 21, 2025 10:57 am