Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Set to Launch: Here’s What You Need to Know

The highly anticipated Open Beta for Monster Hunter Wilds is just around the corner, with the testing period scheduled to begin on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. For PlayStation Plus subscribers, early access will start a day earlier, on October 28 at 8 PM PDT.

The Open Beta will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and Steam on PC. Players can preload the beta starting from the designated times based on their time zones, although some users have reported confusion regarding the preload timing due to timezone differences.

Monster Hunter Wilds, set to release officially on February 28, 2025, promises new features and gameplay mechanics. The beta will offer a glimpse into these new elements, including exclusive features for PlayStation 5 users such as haptic feedback and adaptive triggers.

For those preparing to dive into the beta, it is important to note that any tier of PlayStation Plus subscription will grant early access. This has been clarified by community members and developers to avoid any confusion.

The beta period is expected to be highly anticipated, given the popularity of the Monster Hunter series and the excitement around the new game’s features and improvements.