Capcom has officially announced the global release times for the highly anticipated game, Monster Hunter Wilds. Players eager to dive into this latest installment of the renowned monster hunting franchise can start playing on their PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X and S consoles 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 starting at 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 confirmed by Capcom. 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.

Monster Hunter Wilds is the next big title in Capcom's successful Monster Hunter series. IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded it an 8/10, praising the game for refining the series' mechanics and delivering enjoyable combat, though noting a lack of significant challenge. For those curious about the game's length, check out our How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds? page, where members of the IGN team share their completion times. As you prepare 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