Monster Hunter Wilds: Global Release Schedule Revealed

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