The official release of Monster Hunter Wilds is months away, but the hit franchise’s first mainline sequel built from the ground up for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S will be available to try for free near the end of October in its first open beta test.

One of the biggest games on the not-too-distant horizon is Monster Hunter Wilds. While the next edition of Capcom's blockbuster series has a February 28 release date, you'll be able to get a taste of it in an open beta test that's taking place next week.

Here's the global and early access release dates and times for the Monster Hunter Wilds beta, and everything else we know about the open beta.

Ready to dive into Monster Hunter Wilds but can’t wait until February? Well, lucky for you, there’s an Open Beta Test coming.

Sony unveils a Monster Hunter Wilds-themed DualSense controller and PS5 cover that may only be available in a specific region.

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The first phase of the Monster Hunter Wilds open beta test begins on October 29 and ends on Halloween (October 31). After that, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and regular PS5 users can check out the game between November 1 to November 4.

Hunters may feel lost in Monster Hunter Wilds' gigantic, open-world setting. Don't let the pre-ordering process become just as confusing.

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