Monster Hunter Wilds: Global Release Schedule Revealed

Capcom has officially announced the global release times for the highly anticipated game, Monster Hunter Wilds. Players can dive into the action on their PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X and S consoles starting at midnight on Friday, February 28, local time. For those on PC, the game will be available later that day. If you're on Pacific Standard Time (PST), you're in for a treat—you can start playing on both console and PC from 9pm on Thursday, February 27.

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 right now, ensuring you're ready to go the moment Monster Hunter Wilds goes live on February 28.

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Monster Hunter Wilds is the latest installment in Capcom's renowned monster hunting franchise, eagerly awaited by fans around the globe. IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded it an 8/10, praising the game for its refined gameplay: “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 planning their gaming schedule, check out our How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds? page to get an idea of the time commitment involved. 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 detailed guide to all 14 weapon types featured in the game.

Monster Hunter Wilds global launch timing. Image credit: Capcom.

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