Monster Hunter Wildshas become one of the year’s most widely discussed games ever since its reveal, and each announcement since has only raised expectations higher. Now, fans will get to test those expectations for themselves with the opportunity to playMonster Hunter Wildsfor a brief period during the upcoming open beta.
Of course, it’s only natural for a sequel to excite the fans of its predecessor. Within the past few years, theMonster Hunterseries has drawn in more new fans with each release thanks to its robust multiplayer support. Playing with friends is undoubtedly going to be a major appeal of the open beta, and in that regard,Monster Hunter Wildshas truly outdone itself.
Monster Hunter Wilds' Upcoming Open Beta Will Feature Crossplay and More
When and Where to Play Monster Hunter Wilds' Open Beta
Monster Hunter Wildscurrently has a release dateof June 26, 2025. While this may not seem like such a long time away, it’s definitely a healthy chunk of time for players to chew on their anticipation. Thankfully, the open beta will be arriving at the perfect time to tide fans over. If the beta test goes well, and all the game’s promises are kept, it could even help to get some skeptics on board.
The officialMonster Hunter WildsX (formerly Twitter) account announced that the open beta will begin on October 31 at 8:00 PM PT. Then, it will end a few days later on November 3 at 6:59 PM PT. However, this time frame only applies to the open beta’s crossplay support. There will be an early access period for PS5 players which begins on October 28 at 8:00 PM. This early access is definitely good news for the players it applies to, but the game’s focus on multiplayer action will undoubtedly draw many more eyes to the crossplay launch.
How to Transfer Save Data from Monster Hunter Wilds' Open Beta
Another detail players should be sure to keep their eyes on is whether one is able to transfer data from the open beta to launch or not. It’s not necessarily a huge loss to miss out on progress made during demos and the like, but transferring save data has certainly become the norm at this point.Monster Hunter Wildshas already announced support on this front, although there is a catch.
Unfortunately, the nature of the open beta means that it can’t necessarily import the entirety of a player’s save data to the full version. Instead, players will be able to transfer character creation data of both their hunter and Palico. This could potentially save meticulous players a couple of hours in character creation once the full version arrives, soMonster Hunterfans will still be in luck.
Monster Hunter Wilds' Open Beta Includes New Hunt and Story Cutscene
Of course, the meat of theMonster Hunter Wildsbeta is ultimately in its hunts. There is one hunt that serves as the spotlight of the open beta, and that is the Doshaguma Hunt. Players are tasked with hunting the alpha of a Doshaguma pack, and will be able to explore many of the game’s unique features, including free-range exploration and a dual-weapon fighting style.Monster Hunter Wilds' weapon-swapping combat systemis one of its biggest appeals, and the open beta will thankfully help players adjust to the change.
Finally,Monster Hunter Wildsalso includes a Story Trialwithin the upcoming open beta. This feature is relatively self-explanatory, although still worth not spoiling. Simply put, players will experience the opening cutscene ofMonster Hunter Wilds, as well as the ensuing tutorials. This will allow new players to become more familiar withMonster Hunter, and even veteran players may need to get familiar with new weapon mechanics. Regardless, it will offer a taste of the seamless action promised byMonster Hunter Wilds.
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The unbridled force of nature runs wild and relentless, with environments transforming drastically from one moment to the next. This is a story of monsters and humans and their struggles to live in harmony in a world of duality.Fulfill your duty as a Hunter by tracking and defeating powerful monsters and forging strong new weapons and armor from the materials you harvest from your hunt as you uncover the connection between the people of the Forbidden Lands and the locales they inhabit.The ultimate hunting experience awaits you in Monster Hunter Wilds.
