"Monster Hunter Wilds: Global Release Schedule Revealed"

Capcom has officially announced the global release schedule for the highly anticipated Monster Hunter Wilds. Players eager to dive into this latest installment of the iconic monster hunting series can mark their calendars for the following launch times:

On console (PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X and S), you can start playing at 12am on Friday, February 28, according to your local time. PC gamers will have to wait a bit longer, with the game becoming available later in the day on February 28. However, if you're on Pacific Standard Time (PST), you get early access on both console and PC starting at 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 begin your hunt, as confirmed by Capcom. For those who have 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.

Monster Hunter Wilds is the next big release in Capcom's celebrated monster hunting franchise. IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded it an 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 planning their gameplay, check out IGN's How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds? page to see how long it took various IGN team members to complete the game. As you prepare 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