Capcom has officially announced the global release times for the much-anticipated Monster Hunter Wilds. Players around the world will be able to dive into the game 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), you can start playing on both console and PC 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 before you can start playing, as confirmed by Capcom. However, if you've pre-ordered the digital version, you can download the latest update ahead of time, ensuring you're ready to go as soon as the game launches on February 28.
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Monster Hunter Wilds marks the latest installment in Capcom's incredibly popular monster hunting series. IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds scored it an impressive 8/10, stating: "Monster Hunter Wilds continues to smooth off the rougher corners of the series in smart ways, making for some extremely fun fights but also lacking any real challenge."
For those curious about the game's length, check out our How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds? page, where members of the IGN team share their completion times. As you prepare for your hunt, don't miss our comprehensive list of every confirmed monster in Monster Hunter Wilds, along with our 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