"Monster Hunter Wilds: Global Release Schedule Revealed"

Capcom has officially announced the global release schedule for the highly anticipated 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 local time on Friday, February 28, 2025. For those on Pacific Standard Time (PST), the excitement begins earlier, with both console and PC players able to start their adventure at 9pm on Thursday, February 27, 2025.

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 to start playing, as confirmed by Capcom. If you've pre-ordered the digital version, you can prepare by downloading the latest update now, ensuring you're ready to go when the game launches on February 28.

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Monster Hunter Wilds is the latest addition to Capcom's acclaimed monster hunting franchise. IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded it an impressive 8/10, stating, "Monster Hunter Wilds continues to refine the series in intelligent ways, resulting in highly enjoyable battles, though it may lack significant challenges for some."

For those eager to know the game's duration, check out our How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds? page, which details the time it took various IGN team members to complete the game. As you gear up for the hunt, don't miss our comprehensive list of every confirmed monster in Monster Hunter Wilds, along with a 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