Exclusive MH Wilds Beta Release Dates Revealed!
The Monster Hunter Wilds beta has already concluded its scheduled testing phases. Here are the key details about the beta periods that occurred:
October 2024 Beta
- Early Access for PlayStation Plus subscribers on PS5: October 28 at 8 PM PT / 11 PM ET.
- Open Beta for all platforms (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC): October 31 at 8 PM PT / 11 PM ET to November 3 at 6:59 PM PT / 9:59 PM ET.
February 2025 Beta
- First Phase: February 6 at 7 PM PT / 10 PM ET to February 9 at 6:59 PM PT / 9:59 PM ET.
- Second Phase: February 13 at 7 PM PT / 10 PM ET to February 16 at 6:59 PM PT / 9:59 PM ET.
- Due to a PSN outage during the second beta phase, Capcom considered extending the beta by an additional day, but details on this extension were not confirmed.
Beta Features
- Players could test story missions, monster hunts, and new mechanics like carrying multiple weapons into hunts.
- Crossplay was available in both February beta phases across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
The betas provided a preview of Monster Hunter Wilds' gameplay innovations and environments ahead of its full release later in 2025.