Monster Hunter Wilds: Global Release Times Revealed

Capcom has officially announced the global release times for the eagerly awaited Monster Hunter Wilds. Players worldwide can dive into this thrilling new installment on their PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X and S consoles starting at 12am on Friday, February 28, local time. For those on Pacific Standard Time (PST), you're in luck—you can start your adventure on both console and PC at 9pm on Thursday, February 27.

It's important to note that if you've opted for the physical copy of Monster Hunter Wilds, you'll need to download a 15GB update before you can begin your hunt. Capcom advises that 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.

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Monster Hunter Wilds is the latest addition to Capcom's highly successful monster hunting franchise. IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds gave it an impressive 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 eager to know more, 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. 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