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) at 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, 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 curious about the game's length, check out our How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds? page, where you can see how long it took various members of the IGN team to complete the game. If you're preparing 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 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
