Capcom has officially announced the global release times for the highly anticipated game, Monster Hunter Wilds. Players can dive into the action on their consoles (PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X and S) starting at midnight on Friday, February 28, local time. For those on Pacific Standard Time (PST), the game will be available on both console and PC from 9pm on Thursday, February 27. PC players elsewhere will have to wait until later in the day on February 28 to start their adventure.
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 per Capcom's instructions. If you've pre-ordered the digital version, you can download the latest update now, ensuring you're ready to go when the game launches on February 28.
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Monster Hunter Wilds is the latest installment in Capcom's renowned monster hunting series, eagerly awaited by fans worldwide. IGN's Monster Hunter Wilds review awarded it an impressive 8/10, praising it for refining the series' mechanics. Our review highlighted that "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 planning their playtime, check out our How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds? page to see how long it took members of the IGN team to complete the game. If you're gearing up for the 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
