Capcom Co., Ltd. announced today that it will conduct an open beta test (OBT) of " Monster Hunter Wilds " for a limited time. The OBT will be available on PlayStation5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam from Friday, November 1, 2024 at 12:00 until Monday, November 4, 2024 at 11:59. The latest video was shown during the "Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase 2024.10.23" broadcast on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 23:00!
The latest video was shown at the "Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase 2024.10.23" at 23:00 on Wednesday, October 23, 2024!
A new promotional video was released on "Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase 2024.10.23" distributed on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. The following is information about the monsters, fields, and people revealed in the video!
The new field of "Yubenyukidani" with its intense flames.
As the name implies, the new field, "Yubuwaki Valley," where the survey team arrives, is a place where oil slick accumulates in the ground and often bursts into flames. The intense flames burn the oil slurry, causing abnormal weather conditions known as "fire runs.
Azuz, a village of fire kilns where techniques have been passed down from generation to generation
PR TIMESAzuz is a village of craftsmanship that exists in the Yubuwaki Valley and spreads out around a large fire kiln. The people of Azuz are said to be skilled in bone and ore processing and oil refining techniques inherited from ancient times.
New monsters with unique ecology are introduced!
Mysterious monster known as the "Black Flame
PR TIMESAjarakan, a fang-bearing species with an impressive, well-developed shell on its back.
PR TIMESAjarakan is active during "fire-runs," which are extreme weather events in the Oyuwaki Valley. They rub their shells together to produce a red-hot heat, giving them the nickname "hekasaruju" (meaning "bright monkey beast").
Pupuropol, a zoetrope.
PR TIMESA monster that makes its home in areas with deep deposits of oil mud. It is also known as a "swamp dragon" because it sprays toxic gas from the tip of its tongue and injects gas into the ground from the tip of its tail, causing it to explode.
The OBT of "Monster Hunter Wilds" will be held for a limited time!
The long-awaited new title in the "Monster Hunter Wilds" series will be released on February 28, 2025 (Friday). The OBT will be held from 12:00 on November 1, 2024 (Friday) to 11:59 on November 4, 2024 (Monday, national holiday).
The OBT will be available on PlayStation5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. Those who have not yet subscribed to PlayStationPlus for the PlayStation5 version and Game Pass Core or Ultimate for the Xbox Series X|S version can also participate!
Please note that a minimum of 29GB of free space on your PlayStation5, Xbox Series X|S, or PC is required to pre-download the OBT!
PlayStationPlus subscribers can play ahead of time!
What's more, PlayStationPlus subscribers only will be able to play the game ahead of time! The pre-order play will run from Tuesday, October 29, 2024 (12:00 PM) to Thursday, October 31, 2024 (11:59 PM), so if you are already a PS Plus subscriber, be sure to join us!
"Monster Hunter Wilds" OBT Overview!
The "Monster Hunter Wilds" OBT will include 3 contents! Take this opportunity to experience the ecosystem that spreads across the "Sand Fields of Separation".
- Character Creation
- Story Experience Quest
- Doshaguma Defeat Quest
Character creation function with increased freedom!
PR TIMESThis new version of the game allows players to set their physique and other characteristics, further increasing the freedom of character creation! In addition, during the OBT period, not only can players redo their character creation as many times as they wish, but they can also carry over their character creation information from the OBT to the full version of the game!
Introducing the Story Experience Quest and the Doshagma Defeat Quest!
PR TIMESThe "Story Experience Quest" allows you to play through cutscenes depicting the early stages of the story and includes a basic tutorial on how to defeat Chataqabura. Enjoy the seamless and immersive experience!
The Doshaguma Defeat Quest, as the name implies, is aimed at defeating the Doshaguma (boss individuals) that lead the herd.
Multiplayer can also be enjoyed!
Both quests can be played in multiplayer with other players connected online by raising a distress signal! If players can't get together, up to three NPC support hunters will join you and help you in the hunt!
Detailed settings are also available from the quest counter!
Talking to Alma, the compiler, you can use the "Quest Counter" to set the number of multiplayer players and other details. Enjoy the multiplayer experience with the settings you prefer!
During OBT, you can become friends regardless of platform!
During OBT, you can register friends across platforms. However, please note that friend information cannot be transferred to the commercial version.
Get OBT participation rewards that can be used in the full version!
- OBT Play Privilege Charm
- OBT Play Privilege Item Pack
Players who participate in the OBT will receive "charms" and "item packs" that can be used in the full version of the game! These rewards, which can be used to decorate weapons and secret weapons, will be available as downloadable content after the release date of February 28, 2025 (Friday).
For more information about the OBT, please check the official Monster Hunter Wilds website.
| OBT Outline | |
| PlayStation5 PlayStationPlus subscribers exclusive advance play | Japan time October 29, 2024 (Tue) 12:00 - October 31, 2024 (Thu) 11:59 *Pre-download: October 28, 2024 (Mon) 12:00 |
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| PlayStation5 / Xbox Series X|S / Steam | Japan time November 1, 2024 (Fri.) 12:00 - November 4, 2024 (Mon., holiday) 11:59 *Pre-download: Scheduled to begin at 12:00 on October 31, 2024 (Thu.) |