Monster Hunter Wilds Showcases Fiery New Monsters and Announces Open Beta Test Dates

The wait for Monster Hunter Wilds is heating up! During Capcom’s October Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase, producer Ryozo Tsujimoto treated fans to the latest trailer and details on the action RPG’s upcoming Open Beta Test. Players can explore the newly revealed Oilwell Basin ecosystem, come face-to-face with the terrifying "Black Flame" monster, and join the Open Beta from October 31 to November 3 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. PlayStation Plus subscribers can jump in earlier starting October 28.

The Oilwell Basin: A Scorching New Battlefield

In the thrilling new trailer, Monster Hunter Wilds™ invites hunters into the dangerous Oilwell Basin, a bubbling territory known for its oil eruptions and deadly Firespring weather event. This ecosystem introduces two new fearsome creatures:

• Brute Wyvern Rompopolo: A toxic predator capable of injecting gas into the tar-covered ground, causing violent eruptions.
• Fanged Beast Ajarakan: Coats itself in molten armour by rubbing its thick shell, dominating its territory with fiery intensity.

Amid the chaos, the local craftsman village of Azuz stands resilient, surviving under the shadow of the elusive "Black Flame" that lurks deep beneath the basin.

Join the Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Test

Ryozo Tsujimoto also revealed exciting details for the Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Test. Running from October 31 to November 3 (with PlayStation®Plus early access starting October 28), this beta will allow players to experience the game across platforms with full cross-play support. The Open Beta offers three experiences:

• Character Creation Tool: Players can create their hunters, with data transferable to the full game.
• Story Trial: You can get a taste of the story by battling a Chatacabra and exploring the opening cutscene and tutorials.
• Doshaguma Hunt: Hunt the Alpha of a Doshaguma pack in the Windward Plains or team up with friends for multiplayer action.

Participants will receive an exclusive in-game Pendant and a helpful item pack for the full release in February 2025.

Product Editions and Pre-Order Bonuses

Monster Hunter Wilds is set to release on February 28, 2025, for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, with Standard, Deluxe, and Premium Deluxe editions available. Pre-orders come with the exclusive “Guild Knight Set” Hunter Layered Armor and “Hope Charm” Talisman, while PlayStation Store pre-orders will also receive a Digital Mini Art Book. The wait for Monster Hunter Wilds™ is heating up! During Capcom’s October Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase, producer Ryozo Tsujimoto treated fans to the latest trailer and details on the action RPG’s upcoming Open Beta Test. Players can explore the newly revealed Oilwell Basin ecosystem, come face-to-face with the terrifying "Black Flame" monster, and join the Open Beta from October 31 to November 3 on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. PlayStation®Plus subscribers can jump in earlier starting October 28.

The Oilwell Basin: A Scorching New Battlefield

In the thrilling new trailer, Monster Hunter Wilds™ invites hunters into the dangerous Oilwell Basin, a bubbling territory known for its oil eruptions and deadly Firespring weather event. This ecosystem introduces two new fearsome creatures:

• Brute Wyvern Rompopolo: A toxic predator capable of injecting gas into the tar-covered ground, causing violent eruptions.
• Fanged Beast Ajarakan: Coats itself in molten armour by rubbing its thick shell, dominating its territory with fiery intensity.

Amid the chaos, the local craftsman village of Azuz stands resilient, surviving under the shadow of the elusive "Black Flame" that lurks deep beneath the basin.

Join the Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Test

Ryozo Tsujimoto also revealed exciting details for the Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Test. Running from October 31 to November 3 (with PlayStation®Plus early access starting October 28), this beta will allow players to experience the game across platforms with full cross-play support. The Open Beta offers three experiences:

• Character Creation Tool: Players can create their hunters, with data transferable to the full game.
• Story Trial: You can get a taste of the story by battling a Chatacabra and exploring the opening cutscene and tutorials.
• Doshaguma Hunt: Hunt the Alpha of a Doshaguma pack in the Windward Plains or team up with friends for multiplayer action.

Participants will receive an exclusive in-game Pendant and a helpful item pack for the full release in February 2025.

Product Editions and Pre-Order Bonuses

Monster Hunter Wilds is set to release on February 28, 2025, for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, with Standard, Deluxe, and Premium Deluxe editions available. Pre-orders come with the exclusive “Guild Knight Set” Hunter Layered Armor and “Hope Charm” Talisman, while PlayStation Store pre-orders will also receive a Digital Mini Art Book.