Monster Hunter Wilds: Global Release Schedule Revealed

Capcom has officially announced the global release times for the highly anticipated game, Monster Hunter Wilds. Players eager to dive into this latest installment of the iconic monster hunting franchise can mark their calendars for the following dates and times:

Generally, players can start playing Monster Hunter Wilds on their consoles (PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X and S) from 12am on Friday, February 28, local time. For those on PC, the game will be available later in the day. However, if you're in the Pacific Standard Time (PST) zone, you can enjoy the game on both console and PC starting at 9pm on Thursday, February 27.

It's important to note that if you've opted for a physical copy of Monster Hunter Wilds, you'll need to download a 15GB update before you can start playing, as confirmed by Capcom. If you've pre-ordered the digital version, you can download the latest update now to ensure you're ready to go when the game launches on February 28.

Monster Hunter Wilds is the next big release in Capcom's renowned monster hunting series. IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded it an 8/10, praising the game for its refined gameplay and enjoyable combat, though noting a lack of significant challenge. For those curious about the game's length, check out our How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds? page, where members of the IGN team share their completion times. As you prepare for your adventure, don't miss our comprehensive list of every confirmed monster and our detailed guide to all 14 weapon types available in the game.

Monster Hunter Wilds Global Release Times:

Thursday, February 27, 2025

PST:

• Console: 9pm
• PC: 9pm

CST:

• Console: 12am (midnight)
• PC: 11pm

Friday, February 28, 2025

EST:

• Console: 12am
• PC: 12am

BRT:

• Console: 12am
• PC: 2am

GMT:

• Console: 12am
• PC: 5am

CET:

• Console: 12am
• PC: 6am

EET:

• Console: 12am
• PC: 7am

SAST:

• Console: 12am
• PC: 7am

AST:

• Console: 12am
• PC: 8am

GST:

• Console: 12am
• PC: 9am

SGT:

• Console: 12am
• PC: 1pm

KST:

• Console: 12am
• PC: 2pm

JST:

• Console: 12am
• PC: 2pm

NZDT:

• Console: 12am
• PC: 6pm