Monster Hunter Wilds Global Release Times Confirmed

Capcom has unveiled the global release schedule for Monster Hunter Wilds. Console players (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S) can begin their hunts at midnight on Friday, February 28th, local time. PC players will join the fray later that day. However, those in the Pacific Standard Time (PST) zone can start playing on both console and PC from 9 PM on Thursday, February 27th.

A heads-up for physical copy owners: Capcom confirms a 15GB day-one update is required. Digital pre-orders can download this update now to ensure a seamless launch experience on February 28th.

Monster Hunter Wilds is the highly anticipated next installment in Capcom's renowned monster hunting franchise. IGN's review awarded the game an 8/10, praising its improvements while noting a lack of significant challenge. For those curious about playtime, IGN's "How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds?" article details completion times from various team members. Further resources include a complete monster roster and a guide to the game's 14 weapon types.

Monster Hunter Wilds Global Release Times:

Thursday, February 27, 2025

• PST: Console & PC: 9 PM

Friday, February 28, 2025

• CST: Console: 12 AM (midnight), PC: 11 PM
• EST: Console & PC: 12 AM
• BRT: Console: 12 AM, PC: 2 AM
• GMT: Console: 12 AM, PC: 5 AM
• CET: Console: 12 AM, PC: 6 AM
• EET: Console: 12 AM, PC: 7 AM
• SAST: Console: 12 AM, PC: 7 AM
• AST: Console: 12 AM, PC: 8 AM
• GST: Console: 12 AM, PC: 9 AM
• SGT: Console: 12 AM, PC: 1 PM
• KST: Console: 12 AM, PC: 2 PM
• JST: Console: 12 AM, PC: 2 PM
• NZDT: Console: 12 AM, PC: 6 PM