How To Download Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Test on PS5

Everything you need to know about how to download Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta test on PS5, including the file size and more.

Monster Hunter Wilds released on February 28, 2025 (Source: Capcom)
Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta is now live on PS5 (Image via Capcom)

Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta is scheduled for release at the upcoming weekend. However, PlayStation players can get a piece of the “Monster Hunting” action via early access. The early access to the Open Beta test is currently available on PS5, but only to players with an active PlayStation Plus subscription.

Unfortunately, similar to other Open Beta tests and limited demos on the platform, Monster Hunter Wilds’ playtest demo doesn’t appear on the PlayStation Store’s front page. Instead, to download and play the free demo, players need to manually search for it on the PS5. Thankfully, the file size of the demo is not particularly big, so it will be downloaded in no time.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta test on PS5. This guide includes the steps required for downloading the demo on your console, the total download size, and more.

Steps To download Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Test on PS5

To download the Monster Hunter Wilds demo, you first need to find it in the PlayStation Store. However, it should be noted that during the early access period, you can only download the demo if you have an active PlayStation Plus subscription. Once you are subscribed to PS+, head to the PlayStation Store via your PS5’s dashboard.

Inside the Store, search for “Monster Hunter Wilds.” You will be presented with multiple options, most of which will be the different versions of the base game available for pre-order. However, among the multitude of options, you will also find the “Monster Hunter Wilds Beta test.”

The demo comes with the Doshaguma hunt (Image via Capcom)

Here are the steps to download the demo for free on PS5:

  • Head to the PlayStation Store on your PS5.
  • Search for Monster Hunter Wilds.
  • Click on Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta test.
  • Click on Download Beta.
  • Once the download finishes, launch the game from the PS5’s dashboard.

What is Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Test File Size on PS5?

Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta test on PS5 takes 29 GB of space on the SSD. However, the size for the demo is 16.6 GB. The demo includes the opening parts of Monster Hunter Wilds’ main story including the introductory hunt against the Chatacabra.

Furthermore, there’s another hunt against the Doshaguma, with the ability to call other players via the SOS system. In addition to that, the demo comes with the character creator and also the ability to carry over your creations to the main game.

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