Capcom has shown more of the fast-approaching Monster Hunter Wilds with a new showcase and a new story trailer. It involves a place called the Oilwell Basin, a creature called Rompopolo, another called Ajarakan, and a city called Azuz, the Everforge.

They also announced an open beta test that’s scheduled to start in just a few days, on October 31 thru November 3rd in the Pacific Time Zone and November 1st thru November 4th GMT. PlayStation Plus subscribers get Early Access to the playtest a day sooner and the beta test will have full crossplay between PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. It will feature the full character creation tool, the opening cutscene, and an early chapter of the game’s story to play.

The full version of Monster Hunter Wilds releases for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on February 28, 2025. Check out the new showcase and story trailer below:

The unbridled force of nature runs wild and relentless, with environments transforming drastically from one moment to the next.

This is a story of monsters and humans and their struggles to live in harmony in a world of duality.

Fulfill your duty as a Hunter by tracking and defeating powerful monsters and forging strong new weapons and armor from the materials you harvest from your hunt as you uncover the connection between the people of the Forbidden Lands and the locales they inhabit.

The ultimate hunting experience awaits you in Monster Hunter Wilds.

Story

A few years past, a young boy named Nata was rescued at the border of the Forbidden Lands, an unexplored region the guild has yet to survey.

After hearing the boy’s tale of his lone escape from a mysterious monster that attacked his village, the Guild organized an expedition into the Forbidden Lands to investigate.

A Living World

Environments within the Forbidden Lands can drastically change as the weather shifts constantly and suddenly. During the harsh Fallow and perilous Inclemency periods, ravenous monsters will venture out to hunt in packs, yet during the Plenty periods, wildlife is rich and abundant.

Monsters

The monsters who inhabit these environments have been forced to adapt to the dynamic changes that occur, using their unique characteristics to survive and thrive.

Hunting

As the world around them changes, so must the hunters and their tactics. Not only will hunters have a multitude of weapons and armor to choose from, but the art of the hunt itself has evolved as hunters learn to anticipate monsters’ behavior and familiarize themselves with their environment.

Characters

From hunting partners to fellow expedition members, you’ll encounter plenty of those who will support you on your journey.

[Steam]