What are the Monster Hunter Wilds beta start times? How do you get access to the Monster Hunter Wilds beta? Capcom will host an open beta test for the upcoming action RPG, giving you a chance to get a taste of the beast-killing action before its launch early next year. In this Monster Hunter Wilds guide, we’ll give you a complete overview of the beta, telling you everything you need to know, including starting times, how to access it, and the rewards you get for playing.
Monster Hunter Wilds Beta: All Start Times
The Monster Hunter Wilds beta will take place over two periods on PS5. The first is exclusively for members of PS plusand the second is open to everyone.
The first beta testing period, for PS Plus members, will take place from October 28 at 8:00 PM PDT to October 30 at 8:00 PM PDT. This is the start time for all regions:
- North America: 8:00 PM (Mon) PDT / 9:00 PM (Mon) MDT / 10:00 PM (Mon) CDT / 11:00 PM (Mon) EDT
- UK/Irish: 3 hours GMT
- Europe: 04:00 CET / 05:00 EET
- Asia/Oceania: 12pm JST / 11am AWST / 2pm AEDT
The second beta testing period, open to all players, will take place from October 31 at 8:00 PM PDT to November 3 at 7pm PST. This is what the start time looks like for all regions:
- North America: 8:00 PM (Thu) PDT / 9:00 PM (Thu) MDT / 10:00 PM (Thu) CDT / 11:00 PM (Thu) EDT
- UK/Irish: 3 hours GMT
- Europe: 04:00 CET / 05:00 EET
- Asia/Oceania: 12pm JST / 11am AWST / 2pm AEDT
Monster Hunter Wilds Beta: Access
On PS5, accessing the Monster Hunter Wilds beta test is easy. All you have to do is go to the PS Store and search for “Monster Hunter Wilds beta”. The app should appear first in the results, and from there you can add it to your library and, when the pre-load period is open, download it to your PS5.
During the first beta period, only PS Plus members can play, meaning the beta is only open to subscribers until the second beta period. At this point, anyone can download and enjoy the beta test.
Monster Hunter Wilds beta: download formats
On PS5, the Monster Hunter Wilds beta is around 16.6GB in size, so you’ll need to make sure you have at least that much space available on your console’s SSD before you can install it.
Monster Hunter Wilds beta: all content included
Capcom has announced what will be available to play in the Monster Hunter Wilds beta, and we’re going to break it all down for you here.
The open beta consists of three parts:
Character creation
This part of the beta gives you access to the full suite of Monster Hunter Wilds character creation options. This allows you to fully customize your character and Palico, and you can redo this process as many times as you like.
Your character creation data will be transferable to the final game when it launches in February, so you can continue playing with your custom fighter and Palico.
Story test
The Story Trial portion of the beta lets you play through the opening moments of Monster Hunter Wilds’ cinematic story mode. This consists of the opening cutscene and a Chatacabra hunt, including basic tutorials on the game’s combat.
Doshaguma Hunting
In the Doshaguma Hunt portion of the beta, your goal is to take out the alpha of a pack of Doshaguma in the Windward Plains region, giving you a real taste of the Monster Hunter Wilds gameplay experience.
In both beta missions, you can send an SOS Flare to summon other players to help you. If there aren’t enough players to join your hunt, the SOS Flare will summon AI hunters to fill the gaps.
Monster Hunter Wilds Beta: All the Rewards and How to Get Them
Everyone who participates in the Monster Hunter Wilds beta will receive a special bonus pendant for use in the full game when it releases in February.
You can use the pendant to decorate your weapon or Seikret (your mount).
Monster Hunter Wilds Beta: What will and won’t carry over to the full game
If you play the Monster Hunter Wilds beta, some aspects of your playtime will carry over to the final game, which will be released early next year. Here’s what remains in the full game:
- Character creation data
- Your Beta Test Bonus Hanger Decoration
And this is what will happen not transfer to the full game:
- Story/mission progression
- Friends registration information
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