Capcom has announced an open beta event kicking off next week for Monster Hunter Wilds. The event will take place across PC, Xbox Series X/S and PS5. PlayStation owners will get a few days extra to play the beta if they are subscribed to PlayStation Plus. Capcom has also confirmed that certain content carries over from the beta to the main game so you’ll want to participate in the event.

You don’t need to sign up or pre-order to play the beta (shocker). You don’t even need to have PlayStation Plus but if you do, you’ll get an additional 48 hours of game time. Keep in mind that the beta does require Game Pass or PlayStation Plus to play online. Here’s when you can play the beta.

When Does The Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Start

• PS5 With PlayStation Plus – 29 October 05:00 SAST – 31 October 04:59 SAST
• PS5 Without PlayStation Plus – 1 November 05:00 SAST – 4 November 03:59 SAST
• Xbox Series X/S – 1 November 05:00 SAST – 4 November 03:59 SAST
• Steam – 1 November 05:00 SAST – 4 November 03:59 SAST

Monster Hunter Wilds PC System Requirements

If you’re playing on Steam, the Monster Hunter Wilds PC system requirements can be seen below. You’ll need quite a hefty PC to run the game at 4K 60FPS. The recommended specs are for 1080p 30FPS as per the Steam store page.

• Specification: 1080p 30FPS
• Platform: Windows 10 64-bit
• CPU: Intel Core i5-10600 Intel Core i3-12100F AMD Ryzen 5 3600
• RAM: 16GB
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT
• VRAM: 6GB
• Storage: 14GB SSD (HDD not accepted) 

What’s included in The Monster Hunter Wilds Beta?

Capcom says the Monster Hunter Wilds beta will include two missions and the full character creation mode. The beta will also include a slice of the story content which will lead into the playable missions.

Players will be able to create their characters and design their Palico companions. Both of these can be edited and redesigned multiple times during the test. So once you create your character, you’re not locked into the look.

The beta will then take players through the opening cutscene for the game and the tutorial mission. This mission will see players hunt down the Chatacabra.

Following this mission, players will then be dropped into an open map where they can freely explore the area while tracking down an Alpha Doshaguma. They can ride their Seikret mount and switch between two different weapons.

Players will also be able to repeat these missions as much as they like. They can also invite friends to hunt with them and join public lobbies. The beta also includes cross-play.

Monster Hunter Wilds Beta Rewards and Progress

Players who participate in the beta will be able to transfer their created character over to the main game when it launches in 2025. No other progress will carry over.

There are also rewards for playing the Monster Hunter Wilds beta. If your account and save are still on the platform, you’ll unlock the following rewards:

• Felyne Pendant
• Bonus Item Pack
  • Ten Mega Potions
  • Five Rations
  • Five Lifepowder
  • Two Max Potions
  • Two Herbal Medicines
  • Two Nulberries
  • Five Armor Spheres