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 renowned monster hunting franchise can start playing on their PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X and S consoles at 12am local time on Friday, February 28, 2025. For those on Pacific Standard Time (PST), the game will be available on both console and PC starting at 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 as soon as the game launches on February 28.
Monster Hunter Wilds is the next big title in Capcom's successful Monster Hunter series. IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded it an 8/10, praising the game for refining the series' mechanics in smart ways, resulting in enjoyable battles, 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, which details how long it took various IGN team members to complete the game. As you prepare for your hunt, don't miss our comprehensive list of every confirmed monster in Monster Hunter Wilds, along with a 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
