Capcom has announced the global release times for Monster Hunter Wilds. Console players (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S) can begin their hunts at 12:00 AM on Friday, February 28th, local time. PC players will join the hunt later that day. However, players in the Pacific Standard Time (PST) zone can access the game on both console and PC starting at 9:00 PM on Thursday, February 27th.
Capcom also notes that physical copies of Monster Hunter Wilds require a 15GB day-one update. Those who pre-ordered the digital version can download this update immediately to ensure a smooth launch experience on February 28th.
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Monster Hunter Wilds global launch timing. Image credit: Capcom.
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