Capcom has announced the global release times for Monster Hunter Wilds. Console players (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S) can begin their hunt at 12:00 AM on Friday, February 28th, local time. PC players will join the fray later that day. However, those in the Pacific Standard Time (PST) zone can start playing on both console and PC from 9:00 PM on Thursday, February 27th.
Capcom also notes that physical copies of Monster Hunter Wilds require a 15GB day-one update. Digital pre-orders can download this update now to ensure a seamless launch experience on February 28th.
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Monster Hunter Wilds is the highly anticipated next installment in Capcom's acclaimed monster hunting franchise. IGN awarded the game an 8/10 in their review, stating, "Monster Hunter Wilds continues to refine the series' gameplay, resulting in extremely fun fights, though it may lack a significant challenge."
For details on playtime, check out IGN's "How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds?" You can also find our comprehensive guides covering every confirmed monster and all 14 weapon types.
Monster Hunter Wilds Global Release Times:
Thursday, February 27, 2025
- PST: Console & PC: 9:00 PM
- CST: Console: 12:00 AM (midnight), PC: 11:00 PM
Friday, February 28, 2025
- EST: Console & PC: 12:00 AM
- BRT: Console: 12:00 AM, PC: 2:00 AM
- GMT: Console: 12:00 AM, PC: 5:00 AM
- CET: Console: 12:00 AM, PC: 6:00 AM
- EET: Console: 12:00 AM, PC: 7:00 AM
- SAST: Console: 12:00 AM, PC: 7:00 AM
- AST: Console: 12:00 AM, PC: 8:00 AM
- GST: Console: 12:00 AM, PC: 9:00 AM
- SGT: Console: 12:00 AM, PC: 1:00 PM
- KST: Console: 12:00 AM, PC: 2:00 PM
- JST: Console: 12:00 AM, PC: 2:00 PM
- NZDT: Console: 12:00 AM, PC: 6:00 PM
