Capcom has announced the eagerly awaited global release schedule for Monster Hunter Wilds, the latest installment in their renowned monster hunting franchise. Players around the world will be able to dive into the game on their consoles (PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X and S) starting at 12am local time on Friday, February 28, 2025. For those on Pacific Standard Time (PST), you're in for an early treat as you can start playing on both console and PC from 9pm on Thursday, February 27, 2025.
It's important to note that if you opt for the physical copy of Monster Hunter Wilds, you'll need to download a 15GB update before you can begin your adventure, as stated by Capcom. However, if you've pre-ordered the digital version, you can download the latest update now and be ready to go the moment the game launches on February 28.
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Monster Hunter Wilds is the next chapter in Capcom's immensely popular series. Our IGN review of Monster Hunter Wilds scored it an impressive 8/10, with our team noting, "Monster Hunter Wilds continues to refine the series by smoothing out its rougher edges in intelligent ways, resulting in enjoyable battles, though it may lack the challenge some fans crave."
To prepare for your journey, check out our guide on How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds?, which details how long it took various members of the IGN team to complete the game. Additionally, familiarize yourself with every confirmed monster in Monster Hunter Wilds and our comprehensive guide to all 14 weapon types in the game.
Monster Hunter Wilds global launch timing. Image credit: Capcom.
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
