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 hunt later that day. However, those in the Pacific Standard Time (PST) zone can start playing on both console and PC at 9 PM on Thursday, February 27th.

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

Monster Hunter Wilds, the highly anticipated addition to Capcom's renowned monster hunting series, boasts an 8/10 rating from IGN. While praised for its improved gameplay and engaging combat, the review noted a lack of significant challenge. For details on playtime and a comprehensive guide to monsters and weapons, check out IGN's dedicated Monster Hunter Wilds pages.

Here's a breakdown of the 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