Capcom has officially announced the global release schedule for the highly anticipated game, Monster Hunter Wilds. Players around the world can dive into the action on their consoles (PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X and S) starting at 12am local time on Friday, February 28, 2025. For those in the Pacific Standard Time (PST) zone, you're in for a treat as you can start playing on both console and PC from 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 per Capcom's instructions. 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.
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Monster Hunter Wilds is the latest addition to Capcom's renowned monster hunting franchise, eagerly awaited by fans worldwide. IGN's Monster Hunter Wilds review scored it an impressive 8/10, noting that "Monster Hunter Wilds continues to refine the series in smart ways, resulting in highly enjoyable battles, though it might not present the challenge some fans crave."
For those curious about the game's length, visit our How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds? page, where members of the IGN team share their completion times. As you gear up for your adventure, don't miss our comprehensive list of every confirmed monster 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
