Monster Hunter Wilds: Global Launch Times Revealed

Capcom has announced the global release times for Monster Hunter Wilds. Console players (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S) can begin their hunt at 12:00 AM on Friday, February 28th, local time. PC players will join the fray later that day. However, players in the Pacific Standard Time (PST) zone can start playing on both console and PC from 9:00 PM on Thursday, February 27th.

Capcom also notes that physical copies of Monster Hunter Wilds require a 15GB day-one update. Digital pre-orders can download this update now to ensure a seamless launch experience on February 28th.

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Monster Hunter Wilds, the highly anticipated addition to Capcom's acclaimed monster hunting franchise, is finally here! IGN awarded the game an 8/10 in their review, stating, "Monster Hunter Wilds continues to refine the series, delivering extremely fun fights, though perhaps lacking in significant challenge."

For those eager to know the game's length, check out IGN's "How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds?" Also, be sure to explore our guides covering every confirmed monster and the game's 14 weapon types.

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