Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Test: Start date, rewards & how to participate

As a die-hard Monster Hunter fan with countless hours spent slaying beasts and crafting armor, I couldn’t contain my excitement when I heard about the upcoming Open Beta Test for Monster Hunter Wilds! The opportunity to dive into this new world early is like Christmas coming in October. I can hardly wait!


The Monster Hunter Wilds PlayStation showcase brought thrilling updates for Monster Hunter enthusiasts, offering an opportunity to start playing ahead of everyone else.

At the Xbox Partner Preview exhibition, it was unveiled that the complete launch of Monster Hunter Wilds is scheduled for February 28, 2025. However, a chance to immerse yourself in the thrilling realm of monster hunting is available ahead of time!

As a fellow gaming enthusiast, I’m super excited to share that we’re about to kick off our Open Beta Test! Here are the deets on how you can dive right into the fun:

When is the Open Beta Test?

Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Test: Start date, rewards & how to participate

The open beta testing for Monster Hunter World: Rise will occur on the PlayStation 5, divided into two distinct play sessions.

  • Early Access for PlayStation Plus members:
    • Starts: Monday, October 28, 8:00 PM PT / Tuesday, October 29, 3:00 AM GMT
    • Ends: Wednesday, October 30, 7:59 PM PT / Thursday, October 31, 2:59 AM GMT
  • Open to everyone with a PS5:
    • Starts: Thursday, October 31, 8:00 PM PT / Friday, November 1, 3:00 AM GMT
    • Ends: Sunday, November 3, 6:59 PM PT / Monday, November 4, 2:59 AM GMT

Requirements

To join in, make sure your PlayStation 5 has at least 18 gigabytes of available storage space. If you’re a member of PlayStation Plus, you’ll get early access, but everyone else can join during the second phase as well. You can even pre-load the beta, starting a day before each access window, to give yourself an advantage.

How to participate

Joining the beta is straightforward:

  1. Head to the PlayStation Store during the pre-download period.
  2. Search for Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta.
  3. Download and install the beta (ensure you have enough free space).
  4. Once the beta begins, you’ll be ready to jump into the game.

During the beta, you can experience:

  • Character creation, which allows you to create your hunter and companion, Palico.
  • Story trial, where you play through the game’s beginning.
  • Doshaguma hunt, where you can take on a fearsome monster, either solo or with friends. Yes, the Open Beta for Monster Hunter Wilds will have crossplay.

Rewards

Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Test: Start date, rewards & how to participate

By joining the Open Beta Test, you’ll gain access to a special ornament, namely a Pendant, as well as a collection of items known as an Item Pack, which can be used to customize your weapons and Seikrets.

These items can be obtained once Monster Hunter Rise officially goes live on February 28, which you’ll find as additional content that you can download.

In the comprehensive demonstration of Monster Hunter Wilds, we saw characters traversing varied landscapes, battling distinctive beasts, and unearthing hidden locations such as the Oilwell Basin. For a detailed rundown, don’t miss our Monster Hunter Wilds showcase summary.

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2024-10-23 18:19