Monster Hunter Wilds Global Release Times Confirmed

Capcom has officially announced the global release times for the highly anticipated game, Monster Hunter Wilds. Fans around the world can dive into the action on their consoles (PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X and S) starting at 12am on Friday, February 28, local time. PC players, however, will have to wait a bit longer, with the game becoming available later in the day. Those in the Pacific Standard Time (PST) zone are in for an early treat, able to play 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 stated 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 launches on February 28.

Monster Hunter Wilds is the latest installment in Capcom's renowned monster hunting series, and it has already garnered significant attention. IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded it an impressive 8/10, praising the game for its refined gameplay and engaging combat, though noting a lack of significant challenge. If you're curious about the game's length, check out our How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds? page, where we detail how long it took various IGN team members to complete the game. For those preparing for the hunt, we've also compiled a list of every confirmed monster and a comprehensive guide to all 14 weapon types available in Monster Hunter Wilds.

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