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, those in the Pacific Standard Time (PST) zone can start playing on both console and PC at 9:00 PM on Thursday, February 27th.
Capcom notes that physical copies of Monster Hunter Wilds require a 15GB day-one update. Digital pre-orders can download this update now to ensure a seamless launch experience on February 28th.
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Monster Hunter Wilds, the highly anticipated addition to Capcom's acclaimed monster hunting franchise, has arrived. IGN awarded the game an 8/10 in their review, stating, "Monster Hunter Wilds continues to refine the series, resulting in incredibly fun hunts, though lacking in substantial challenge."
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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
