Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta 2: Countdown for All Regions and Platforms Explored

Here is a countdown to the Monster Hunter Hunter Wilds Open Beta 2 phases for all regions, along with details on all the supported platforms.

Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta 2 Countdown for all regions and platforms explored.
You can take part in the Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta 2 in February 2025 (Image via Capcom)

Monster Hunter fans have received a surprising New Year’s gift with the developers announcing the Open Beta 2 in February. Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto took to YouTube to announce that they had heard the community loud and clear. The Open Beta 2 phase of Monster Hunter Wilds will take place in two slots, both in February 2025. Apart from the initial content, the Open Beta 2 also sees the return of Gypceros, a fan-favorite monster from the original title.

If you are concerned about the platforms you can play on to join the second open beta, we have you covered. In this article, we will provide a countdown to both slots of the Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta 2 for all regions and explore the platforms on which you can play it.

Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta 2 Countdown

Fan-favorite Gypceros returns in Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta 2.
Fan-favorite Gypceros returns in the Open Beta 2 (Image via Capcom)

The Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta 2 takes place in two slots, both in February 2025. Here is a countdown to both of them:

Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta 2 Countdown for Slot 1

MHW Open Beta 2 Slot 1

The first phase of Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta 2 runs from February 6, 2025, at 6:00 PM PT, and will last until February 9, 2025, at 6:59 PM PT. In case you cannot take part in this slot, there is another slot available just a few days later.

Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta 2 Countdown for Slot 2

MHW Open Beta 2 Slot 2

The second phase of Monster Hunter WIlds Open Beta 2 runs from February 13, 2025, at 6:00 PM PT to February 16, 2025, at 6:59 PM PT. There are no more slots available after this, and it is unlikely that there will be any additional ones. The game releases globally on February 28, 2025, so you will only be able to get your hands on the full game if you miss out on this slot.

Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta 2 Start Time for All Regions

Here are the start times for the Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta 2 for all regions of the world:

Time ZoneMHW Open Beta 2 Phase 1 TimesMHW Open Beta 2 Phase 2 Times
Pacific Time (PT)February 6, 2025, at 7:00 PMFebruary 13, 2025, at 7:00 PM
Central Time (CT)February 6, 2025, at 9:00 PMFebruary 13, 2025, at 9:00 PM
Eastern Time (ET)February 6, 2025, at 10:00 PMFebruary 13, 2025, at 10:00 PM
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)February 7, 2025, at 3:00 AMFebruary 14, 2025, at 3:00 AM
Central European Time (CET)February 7, 2025, at 4:00 AMFebruary 14, 2025, at 4:00 AM
Indian Standard Time (IST)February 7, 2025, at 8:30 AMFebruary 14, 2025, at 8:30 AM
China Standard TimeFebruary 7, 2025, at 11:00 AMFebruary 14, 2025, at 11:00 AM
Japan Standard Time (JST)February 7, 2025, at 12:00 PMFebruary 14, 2025, at 12:00 PM
Australian Standard Time (AEST)February 7, 2025, at 1:00 PMFebruary 14, 2025, at 1:00 PM
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST)February 7, 2025, at 3:00 PMFebruary 14, 2025, at 3:00 PM

What Platforms Can You Play the Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta 2 On?

Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta 2 date and time.
Details for the Open Beta 2 (Image via Capcom)

The Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta 2 will be available on all platforms, namely:

  • PC via Steam
  • PlayStation 5
  • Xbox Series X|S

Moreover, the Open Beta 2 for MHW will also have crossplay enabled. You will be able to freely join your friends across all platforms and co-op your way to slay various monsters. Unlike the Open Beta 1, where PS Plus users had a separate slot to themselves, no such feature exists in the Open Beta 2.


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