Today, Capcom held another Monster Hunter Showcase revealing more about the upcoming Monster Hunter Wilds. A new trailer was released showing the new region of Oilwell Basin. Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto also revealed that Monster Hunter Wilds is getting an open beta test taking place next week across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The open beta test will run from October 31 – November 3.

Welcome, hunters, to the third locale in the Forbidden Lands; the Oilwell Basin.

Meet the people of Azuz, the Everforge, and come face-to-face with three of the area’s new monstrous denizens, including the ominous Black Flame. #MHWilds pic.twitter.com/dsKLh4CKK8

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Oilwell Basin is a new dangerous territory that is defined by the bubbling oil wells for which is named as well as the raging flames that erupt during a period of Inclemency known as the Firespring.

The Oilwell Basin, a region of dense oil wells and at times, raging fires.

The harsh conditions of this locale has lead to it being inhabited by monsters and endemic life that have adapted to its unforgiving environment. #MHWilds pic.twitter.com/IPAkzQ90cr

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Oilwell Basin is home to the newly revealed brute Wyvern Romopopolo which prowls within areas blanketed in a deep oil silt. This fearsome predator expels a toxic gas from its tongue to weaken its prey before using its tail to inject gas into the tar blanketing the ground causing bubbling eruptions.

Rompopolo, a bulbous Brute Wyvern found lurking in areas of deep oilsilt within the Oilwell Basin. Watch your step when facing this monster, lest you fall foul of its ability to inject gas from the tip of its tail into the surrounding oilsilt for explosive results! #MHWilds pic.twitter.com/y2e9O8Jrwf

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Oilwell Basin is also home to the roaming Ajarakan. This red-hot Fanged Beast rubs its thick shell to cover itself in a sweltering armor.

Introducing Ajarakan, a fiery and agile Fanged Beast that can ignite the shell on its back through friction, taking the heat of battle to the next level of intensity! #MHWilds pic.twitter.com/F41JtoW0bu

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The region is also home to the village of Azuz which is located around a massive central forge.  While the local artisans and fearsome wildlife struggle to survive, a mysterious monster known to locals as the “Black Flame” lurks deep beneath the basin.

From deep within the Oilwell Basin, a mysterious monster known only as the Black Flame, casts a sinister shadow over the people of Azuz. #MHWilds pic.twitter.com/YQPbTHmIBM

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The open beta test will support cross-play between all platforms and features three separate experiences: the complete character creation tool with the character creation data being transferrable into the full game upon release, a Story trial that will have the opening cutscene of the game along with basic tutorials while hunting a Chatacabra, and the free-roaming Doshaguma hunt where the objective is to take down the Alpha of a Doshahuma pack or explore the Windward Plains.

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While the open beta test starts on October 31, PlayStation Plus subscribers will have the opportunity to play with an exclusive early access period starting on October 28.

Those who participate in the beta will get a special bonus pendant to decorate their weapons or Seikret mount alongside a helpful item pack in the full release of Monster Hunter Wilds.