Monster Hunter Wilds: Global Release Schedule Revealed

Capcom has announced the eagerly awaited global release times for Monster Hunter Wilds, the next installment in their beloved monster hunting franchise. Players can dive into the action on their PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X and S consoles starting 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 from 9pm on Thursday, February 27, 2025. PC players in other regions will have access later in the day on February 28.

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 when the game launches on February 28.

IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded it an impressive 8/10, praising the game for refining the series' mechanics in smart ways. We noted, "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 eager to prepare for the hunt, check out our How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds? page to see how long it took various members of the IGN team to complete the game. Additionally, explore our comprehensive list of every confirmed monster in Monster Hunter Wilds, and 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