Capcom has officially announced the global release schedule for the highly anticipated Monster Hunter Wilds. Players around the world 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.
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 right now, ensuring you're ready to jump into the game as soon as it launches on February 28.
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Monster Hunter Wilds is the latest entry in Capcom's renowned monster hunting series, and it has garnered significant attention. 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, which details how long it took various 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 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
