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Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Test Announced! New Promotional Video Also Released!

Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Test Announced! New Promotional Video Also Released!
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Capcom Co., Ltd. has announced that it will hold a limited-time open beta test (OBT) for Monster Hunter Wilds.
The test will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam from Friday, November 1, 2024, at 12:00 PM JST until Monday, November 4, 2024, at 11:59 AM JST.
Furthermore, the latest video was released during the "Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase 2024.10.23" broadcast on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 11:00 PM JST!

Promotional Video 5 Has Been Released!

A new promotional video was released during the "Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase 2024.10.23" broadcast on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
We will introduce information that was revealed in this video about new monsters, a new field, and the characters who appear!

Oilwell Basin, a New Field with Intense Flames

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The new field the survey team arrives at, Oilwell Basin, is a land where, as its name suggests, oil sludge wells up and accumulates, and intense flames often burn fiercely.
An abnormal weather phenomenon called Firespring, where intense flames burn the oil sludge, occurs.

Azuz, a Village of Kilns that Inherits Ancient Technology

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Azuz is a village of craftsmanship that exists in Oilwell Basin and spreads out around a large kiln.
The people of Azuz are said to be skilled in the processing of bones and ores, as well as refining techniques, which have been passed down since ancient times.

Introducing New Monsters with Unique Ecologies!

A Mysterious Monster Passed Down as the "Black Flame"

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Ajarakan, a Fanged Beast Species with an Impressive Developed Carapace on its Back

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Ajarakan becomes active during the period of abnormal weather called Firespring in Oilwell Basin.
It rubs its carapace together until it becomes red-hot.

Rompopolo, a Brute Wyvern Species

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This monster makes its nest in places with deep accumulations of oil sludge.
It scatters poisonous gas from the tip of its tongue and injects gas into the ground from the tip of its tail to cause explosions.

The OBT for "Monster Hunter Wilds" Will be Held for a Limited Time!

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The long-awaited new series title, "Monster Hunter Wilds," is set to be released on Friday, February 28, 2025.
This time, it has been decided that an OBT will be held for the period from Friday, November 1, 2024, at 12:00 PM JST to Monday, November 4, 2024, at 11:59 AM JST.

The OBT will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
Even those who are not subscribed to PlayStation Plus for the PlayStation 5 version or Game Pass Core or Ultimate for the Xbox Series X|S version can participate!

Please note that for the pre-download of the OBT, you will need 29 GB or more of free space on your PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, or PC!

PlayStation Plus Subscribers Can Play Early!

Exclusive early access play will be held for PlayStation Plus subscribers only!
The early access play is scheduled to be held from Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 12:00 PM JST to Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 11:59 AM JST, so please join if you are a PS Plus subscriber!

Introducing the "Monster Hunter Wilds" OBT Overview!

The "Monster Hunter Wilds" OBT includes three content types!
Don't miss this opportunity to experience the ecosystem that spreads across the "Windward Plains."

  • Character Creation
  • Story Experience Quest
  • Doshaguma Quest

More Freedom in Character Creation!

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In this title, you can set your physique and more, which further increases the freedom of character creation!
Also, not only can you redo your character creation as many times as you like during the OBT period, but you can also carry over the character creation data from the OBT to the full version!

Introducing the Story Experience Quest and Doshaguma Quest!

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The "Story Experience Quest" allows you to play from the cutscenes that depict the beginning of the story to the subjugation of Chatacabra, which includes a basic tutorial.
Enjoy the uninterrupted, seamless experience and immersion!

The goal of the Doshaguma Quest is, as the name suggests, to hunt Doshaguma (the boss individual) who leads the pack.

You Can Also Enjoy Multiplayer!

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For both quests, if you fire a distress signal, you can play multiplayer with players who are connected online!
Even if you don't gather enough players, up to three NPC support hunters will join you and help with the hunt!

Detailed Settings Are Also Available from the Quest Counter!

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If you talk to Alma the compiler, you can use the "Quest Counter" to make detailed settings for conditions such as the number of players in multiplayer.
Enjoy multiplayer with your favorite settings!

You Can Become Friends Regardless of the Platform During the OBT!

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During the OBT, you can register friends across different platforms.
However, please note that friend information cannot be carried over to the full version.

Get OBT Participation Bonuses that Can be Used in the Full Version!

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  • OBT Play Bonus Charm
  • OBT Play Bonus Item Pack

When you play the OBT, you will receive a "Charm" and "Item Pack" that can be used in the full version!
These bonuses, which can be used to decorate your weapons and Secret, can be received as downloadable content on or after the release date of Friday, February 28, 2025.

For more details about the OBT, please check the Monster Hunter Wilds official website.

OBT Overview
PlayStation 5 PlayStation Plus Subscriber-exclusive Early Access Play Japan Time: Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 12:00 PM JST to Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 11:59 AM JST
*Pre-download: Scheduled to begin on Monday, October 28, 2024, at 12:00 PM JST
PlayStation 5 / Xbox Series X|S / Steam Japan Time: Friday, November 1, 2024, at 12:00 PM JST to Monday, November 4, 2024, at 11:59 AM JST
*Pre-download: Scheduled to begin on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 12:00 PM JST

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