Monster Hunter enthusiasts and Xbox players have a thrilling event to look forward to as Capcom announces the upcoming Open Beta for Monster Hunter Wilds exclusively on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. This beta is scheduled to launch on October 31st at 8pm PT (11pm ET), coinciding with early morning timings in the UK and Europe at 3am GMT and 4am CET respectively. This gives players a first glimpse into the much-anticipated game before its full release.
One of the major highlights of this open beta is the inclusivity for all Xbox players. Unlike some exclusive betas requiring a subscription such as the Xbox Game Pass, the Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta is accessible for free to everyone. Players can simply download the beta from the Xbox Store starting from October 30th, enabling them to preload 24 hours before its official release.
Capcom's decision not to limit this experience to Xbox Game Pass subscribers greatly widens the potential user base, allowing a more diverse group of gamers to participate. Unfortunately for Xbox One users, the beta and the subsequent game release will not be available on their platform, focusing instead on the more powerful Series X|S consoles.
The Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta will be a robust preview of what players can expect in the full game, offering character creation, a story trial, and a Doshaguma Hunt. The character creation tool promises the full set of features expected in the final game, with the added bonus of being able to carry over your beta character to the full game upon its release in February.
In the story trial, players will encounter the Chatacabra hunt along with basic tutorials and the game’s opening cutscene, providing not only a taste of the gameplay mechanics but also the narrative context. The Doshaguma Hunt promises a more challenging experience, pitting players against the alpha of the Doshaguma pack, which should offer an exciting challenge to veteran and new players alike.
A standout feature of the beta is the crossplay support, encompassing Xbox, PlayStation, and PC platforms, ensuring a broad player base can join forces or challenge one another. Further enriching the beta experience, participants will receive a special pendant usable in the full game, adding an incentive for players to engage with the beta.
Capcom has designed the open beta not only as a sneak peek for fans but also as a test environment to assess various technical aspects such as network load and overall game operation. These tests are crucial for the game’s developers to refine and optimize the game ahead of its official release.
Fans of the series and newcomers should mark their calendars for the end of the month to experience this exciting pre-release version. The full game is set to launch on February 28th, providing just a few months between the open beta and the full experience.
As the Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta nears, the anticipation builds for both longtime fans of the series and those new to the monster hunting genre. With advanced features, free access, and the promise of an exhilarating hunt, this beta event on Xbox Series X|S is poised to offer a compelling glimpse into the Monster Hunter universe. Whether you engage in hunts alone or team up with friends across different platforms, the Wilds are waiting to test the skills and resolve of every hunter who dares to step in.
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