Monster Hunter Wilds release time, pre-load & more

Time to hunt some monsters!

With just one week away, the hype for Monster Hunter Wilds is growing more and more among the fans and old player base.

Set to release on February 27, 2025, at 9 PM PST for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, gamers in Los Angeles will be among the first to jump in—hours before the global launch on February 28. Let’s check out more details in this article.

Prepare yourself for the digital launch of Monster Hunter Wilds on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC/Steam with this helpful launch map! Pre-load start times:PS5: 48 hours prior to launch in each regionXbox Series X|S & PC/Steam: 2/25, 9pm PT, globally pic.twitter.com/fgBywQpVle

— Monster Hunter (@monsterhunter) February 21, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds release time by region

Here is the proper list for Monster Hunter Wilds release time by region for consoles and PC:

• Los Angeles, USA
  • Consoles: 9:00 PM PST
  • PC: 9:00 PM PST
• Mexico City, Mexico
  • Consoles: 12:00 AM CST (Friday, February 28)
  • PC: 11:00 PM CST (Thursday, February 27)
• Toronto, Canada
  • Consoles: 12:00 AM EST
  • PC: 12:00 AM EST
• New York, USA
  • Consoles: 12:00 AM EST
  • PC: 12:00 AM EST
• São Paulo, Brazil
  • Consoles: 12:00 AM BRT
  • PC: 2:00 AM BRT
• London, UK
  • Consoles: 12:00 AM GMT
  • PC: 5:00 AM GMT
• Paris, France
  • Consoles: 12:00 AM CET
  • PC: 6:00 AM CET
• Berlin, Germany
  • Consoles: 12:00 AM CET
  • PC: 6:00 AM CET
• Helsinki, Finland
  • Consoles: 12:00 AM EET
  • PC: 7:00 AM EET
• Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Consoles: 12:00 AM SAST
  • PC: 7:00 AM SAST
• Cairo, Egypt
  • Consoles: 12:00 AM EET
  • PC: 7:00 AM EET
• Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Consoles: 12:00 AM AST
  • PC: 8:00 AM AST
• Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Consoles: 12:00 AM GST
  • PC: 9:00 AM GST
• Singapore (City-State), Singapore
  • Consoles: 12:00 AM SGT
  • PC: 1:00 PM SGT
• Seoul, South Korea
  • Consoles: 12:00 AM KST
  • PC: 2:00 PM KST
• Tokyo, Japan
  • Consoles: 12:00 AM JST
  • PC: 2:00 PM JST
• Auckland, New Zealand
  • Consoles: 12:00 AM NZDT
  • PC: 6:00 PM NZDT

Also Read: Will Monster Hunter Wilds be on Xbox Game Pass?

Pre-Load details

This game will be available to play on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. You can pre-load Monster Hunter Wilds on February 25 at 9 PM PT for Xbox Series X/S and PC via Steam, while PS5 players get access 48 hours before their region’s launch—perfect for dodging last-minute download delays.

Capcom isn’t stopping with release information. PlayStation Japan and Capcom will host the “PLAY! PLAY! PLAY! Monster Hunter Wilds Special Event” in Tokyo on February 22 at 5 p.m. JST, with producer Ryozo Tsujimoto, director Yuya Tokuda, and host Hatsuna Matsushima.

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