Capcom has announced the global release times for Monster Hunter Wilds. Console players (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S) can begin their hunt at 12:00 AM on Friday, February 28th, local time. PC players will join the fray later that day. However, players in the Pacific Standard Time (PST) zone can access the game on both console and PC starting at 9:00 PM on Thursday, February 27th.
A heads-up for physical copy owners: Capcom confirms a 15GB day-one update is required. Digital pre-orders can download this update now to ensure a seamless launch experience on February 28th.
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Monster Hunter Wilds, the highly anticipated addition to Capcom's celebrated monster hunting franchise, is finally here. IGN awarded the game an 8/10 in their review, praising its refined gameplay while noting a lack of significant challenge.
Check out our How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds? page for completion times from the IGN team. Planning your hunt? Explore our comprehensive guides covering every confirmed monster and the 14 weapon types in Monster Hunter Wilds.
Monster Hunter Wilds Global Release Times:
Thursday, February 27, 2025
- PST: Console: 9:00 PM, PC: 9:00 PM
Friday, February 28, 2025
- CST: Console: 12:00 AM, PC: 11:00 PM
- EST: Console: 12:00 AM, PC: 12:00 AM
- BRT: Console: 12:00 AM, PC: 2:00 AM
- GMT: Console: 12:00 AM, PC: 5:00 AM
- CET: Console: 12:00 AM, PC: 6:00 AM
- EET: Console: 12:00 AM, PC: 7:00 AM
- SAST: Console: 12:00 AM, PC: 7:00 AM
- AST: Console: 12:00 AM, PC: 8:00 AM
- GST: Console: 12:00 AM, PC: 9:00 AM
- SGT: Console: 12:00 AM, PC: 1:00 PM
- KST: Console: 12:00 AM, PC: 2:00 PM
- JST: Console: 12:00 AM, PC: 2:00 PM
- NZDT: Console: 12:00 AM, PC: 6:00 PM
