Capcom has officially announced the global release schedule for Monster Hunter Wilds. Players across different platforms will have their own windows to dive into this highly anticipated entry in the iconic monster-hunting series.

The game launches on Friday, February 28, with console versions (available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S) going live at midnight local time. For PC gamers, the release follows shortly after, though exact timings vary depending on your region. In regions observing Pacific Standard Time (PST), the game becomes playable from 9 PM on Thursday, February 27 for both consoles and PCs.

A few important points to keep in mind: physical copies of Monster Hunter Wilds require a mandatory 15GB update before you can start playing. If you've pre-ordered digitally, you can already download the update to ensure you're ready to jump straight into the action when the game releases.

Regional Launch Times Summary

Here’s a quick breakdown of the global launch times for Monster Hunter Wilds:

• PST (Thursday, February 27):
  Console & PC: 9 PM

• CST (Friday, February 28):
  Console: Midnight (12 AM)
  PC: 11 PM

• EST (Friday, February 28):
  Console & PC: Midnight (12 AM)

• BRT (Friday, February 28):
  Console: Midnight (12 AM)
  PC: 2 AM

• GMT (Friday, February 28):
  Console: Midnight (12 AM)
  PC: 5 AM

• CET (Friday, February 28):
  Console: Midnight (12 AM)
  PC: 6 AM

• EET (Friday, February 28):
  Console: Midnight (12 AM)
  PC: 7 AM

• SAST (Friday, February 28):
  Console: Midnight (12 AM)
  PC: 7 AM

• AST (Friday, February 28):
  Console: Midnight (12 AM)
  PC: 8 AM

• GST (Friday, February 28):
  Console: Midnight (12 AM)
  PC: 9 AM

• SGT (Friday, February 28):
  Console: Midnight (12 AM)
  PC: 1 PM

• KST (Friday, February 28):
  Console: Midnight (12 AM)
  PC: 2 PM

• JST (Friday, February 28):
  Console: Midnight (12 AM)
  PC: 2 PM

• NZDT (Friday, February 28):
  Console: Midnight (12 AM)
  PC: 6 PM

Monster Hunter Wilds is shaping up to be another stellar addition to the franchise, with IGN awarding it an impressive 8/10 in its review. The game aims to refine the series’ core mechanics while offering smoother gameplay experiences. For more insights, check out IGN’s detailed review and guides covering everything from weapon types to monster lists.