Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Test Launches on PS5 Next Week – PlayStation.Blog

We have some adventurous announcements to make to those who are eagerly awaiting the game’s release date. Wild monster hunter on February 28!

First, we invite you to participate in Open Beta Testing in October to explore ever-changing locations, test diverse ecosystems, and test your hunting skills on PlayStation 5. We’ll also offers special rewards to participants.

PlayStation Plus members will have early access to the Open Beta Test from 8pm PT Monday, October 28 / Tuesday, October 29, 3am GMT, 12pm PT JST until Wednesday, October 30 at 7:59pm PT / Thursday, October 31, 2:59am GMT, 11:59am JST.

Non-PS Plus members can also participate in Open Beta Testing from Thursday, October 31, 8pm PT / Friday, November 1, 3am GMT, 12 noon JST to Sunday, November 3 at 6:59 pm PT / Monday, November 4 at 2.59 am GMT, 11:59 am JST. (Times are adjusted for Daylight Savings Time.)

Today, we’re sharing information about the newly released trailer as well as special experiences you can enjoy on PlayStation 5. Make sure to watch until the end!

New location – Oilwell Basin

Oilwell Basin is a new location where the expedition team arrives. As the name suggests, this area is filled with oil wells, which periodically erupt in fierce fires.

Azuz, the eternal forge

In the Oilwell Basin, there was a community settled around a large fire forge, inhabited by people skilled in the art of blacksmithing. Look forward to what stories await you in Azuz.

New monsters with unique ecosystems are discovered in Oilwell Basin

Black fire

A mysterious monster that the people of Azuz call “Black Flame”.

The fanged monster, Ajarakan

With a distinct well-developed crust covering its back, Ajarakan is active during the Oilwell Basin’s Inlemency event, Firespring, and turns sultry red when the crust is rubbed against itself.

Brute Wyvern, Rompopolo

A monster that lives in areas with deep oil mud.

As you may have noticed, the monsters in the Oilwell Basin have adapted to the changing environment thanks to their unique ecological structure.

What do you think about the new trailer?

What would the hunter and the expedition witness in this area? Expect new discoveries, deeper mysteries, and a story that will expand across the vast scope of the land.

What you can experience in the Open Beta test

The Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Test includes three pieces of content: Character Creation, Story Testing, and Doshaguma Hunt. Travel across the Windward Plains to experience a changing ecosystem full of opportunity.

Create a character

Identical to the full release, Character Creation in the Open Beta test allows players to choose physique and other characteristics (physicality does not affect the player’s ability to play the game). Character designs created during the Open Beta Test can be carried over to the full release of the game (game progress will not be carried over). During Open Beta testing, you can redo Character Creation as many times as you like, so why not take this opportunity to create your favorite Hunters and Palicos?

Trial Story/The Hunt for Doshaguma

In the Story Trial where you can experience the game’s prologue, you will play from the beginning of the story in an uninterrupted and seamless experience to defeat Chatacabra, which also includes a basic tutorial.

In the Doshaguma Hunt, face off against the titular Doshaguma (alpha) leading the pack.

Both missions can be enjoyed in multiplayer mode using SOS Flare to connect with other online players. If the players cannot regroup, up to three NPC support hunters will join to assist in the hunt.

The mission counter, which can be accessed by talking to Alma, the Handler, allows you to set multiplayer player count details and other conditions. You can set the number of players to four, or you can call an NPC support hunter and hunt together with the Palico, etc.

Open Beta Testing Rewards

By participating in the Open Beta Test, players will receive Pendants and item packs that can be used to decorate their weapons and Seikret in the full release. These rewards will be available as downloadable content. Enjoy decorating your weapons and Seikret in the game’s full release on February 28.

Now let’s review the Open Beta Test* schedule!

PlayStation 5

• PlayStation Plus members only: Early Access
  • Date: Monday, October 28, 8pm PT / Tuesday, October 29, 3am GMT, 12pm JST – Wednesday, October 30 at 7:59 pm PT / Thursday, October 31, 2:59 a.m. GMT, 11:59 a.m. JST.
  • Pre-downloads are expected to begin at 8pm PST on Sunday, October 27, 2024 / 3am GMT, 12pm JST, Monday, October 28.
  • A minimum of 18 GB of free space is required on PlayStation 5.

• All PlayStation Network account holders

(Those who aren’t subscribed to PlayStation Plus can also join.)

• Thursday, October 31, 8pm PT / Friday, November 1, 3am GMT, 12pm JST – Sunday, November 3 at 6:59pm PT PT / Monday, November 4 at 2:59 a.m. GMT, 11:59 a.m. JST.
• Pre-downloads are expected to begin at 8pm PT on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 / 3am GMT, 12pm JST Thursday, October 31 .
• A minimum of 18 GB of free space is required on PlayStation 5.

*Start time is subject to change. For more information, please visit the official Monster Hunter Wilds website.

Discover an exceptional PS5 experience with the DualSense wireless controller:

Haptic feedback

Feel every moment in your hand with haptic feedback, allowing you to enjoy precisely rendered vibrations in a variety of scenes, from natural phenomena like lightning strikes to monster roars.

Built-in speaker

The controller’s built-in speaker emits the sounds of Seikret and other endemic creatures. You can hear the breathing of living creatures nearby.

Supports Tempest 3D audio technology

With advanced audio technology, you can hear the pulse of nature and life as if you were surrounded by it.

Adaptive trigger

Another supported feature is adaptive triggers, which change the button’s resistance depending on the situation. Adaptive resistance allows players to zoom in and out of the map more intuitively and improves usability while exploring large locations.

Motion sensor

Accelerometer and gyroscope enable intuitive camera operation. This improves maneuverability in Focus Mode and long-range weapon aiming, making it easier to target monsters.

Expect the immersive experience that only the PlayStation®5 version of Monster Hunter Wilds can deliver.

Summary

That’s all for today!

Although gameplay in the Open Beta Test will be limited, we hope you will be able to experience a seamless role-playing experience, dynamically changing environments, and realistic monster ecosystems.

Monster Hunter Wilds is available for pre-order now. Make sure to get the Hunter Class Armor, Guild Knight Set, and Talisman of Hope.

Pre-ordering at the PlayStation Store will also include an exclusive PlayStation Store Monster Hunter Wilds Digital Mini Art Book pre-order bonus.

Hunters around the world, we’ll see you again in the Open Beta Test! Monster Hunter Wilds will release on PlayStation 5 on Friday, February 28.

Online multiplayer in Full version PlayStation Plus subscription required. Broadband Internet access is required.