Capcom has announced the global release times for Monster Hunter Wilds. Console players (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S) can begin their hunts at 12:00 AM on Friday, February 28th, local time. PC players will join the hunt later that day. However, players in the Pacific Standard Time (PST) zone can access the game on both console and PC starting at 9:00 PM on Thursday, February 27th.
Capcom also notes that physical copies of Monster Hunter Wilds require a 15GB day-one update. Those who pre-ordered the digital version can download this update now to ensure a seamless launch experience on February 28th.
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Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom's highly anticipated addition to the popular monster hunting franchise, has received an 8/10 rating from IGN. Their review states: “Monster Hunter Wilds continues to refine the series, resulting in extremely fun fights, though it may lack significant challenge.”
For details on playtime, check out IGN's "How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds?" page. Planning your hunt? Explore our complete list of confirmed monsters and a guide to all 14 weapon types within Monster Hunter Wilds.
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
