Capcom has officially announced the global release times for the highly anticipated Monster Hunter Wilds. Players around the world can dive into the action on their consoles (PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X and S) starting at 12am local time on Friday, February 28, 2025. PC gamers will have to wait a bit longer, with the game becoming available later in the day. Notably, those on Pacific Standard Time (PST) can start playing on both console and PC from 9pm on Thursday, February 27, 2025.
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. However, 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 latest addition to Capcom's renowned monster hunting franchise. IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded it an 8/10, stating: "Monster Hunter Wilds continues to smooth off the rougher corners of the series in smart ways, making for some extremely fun fights but also lacking any real challenge."
For those eager to dive in, check out our How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds? page to see how long it took various members of the IGN team to complete the game. As you prepare for the hunt, don't miss our comprehensive list of every confirmed monster in Monster Hunter Wilds, along with our detailed guide to all 14 weapon types featured 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
