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Monster Hunter Wilds: Global Release Times Revealed

Author : Jonathan Update : Apr 27,2025

Capcom has officially announced the global release times for the highly anticipated game, Monster Hunter Wilds. Players eager to dive into this latest installment of the renowned monster hunting franchise can mark their calendars for the following dates and times:

For those on consoles (PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X and S), you can start playing from 12am on Friday, February 28, local time. However, if you're in the Pacific Standard Time (PST) zone, you'll have the advantage of starting your adventure earlier at 9pm on Thursday, February 27, on both console and PC. PC players outside of PST will have to wait a bit longer, with the game becoming available later in the day on February 28.

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 stated by Capcom. If you've pre-ordered the digital version, you can download the latest update now to ensure you're ready to go when the game launches on February 28.

Monster Hunter Wilds is the next big release in Capcom's successful monster hunting series. IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded it an 8/10, praising the game for refining the series' mechanics in smart ways, resulting in enjoyable combat, though noting a lack of significant 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 and our detailed guide to all 14 weapon types available in the game.

Monster Hunter Wilds global launch timing. Image credit: Capcom.