With the release less than a week away, Capcom is gearing up for the release of Monster Hunter Wilds with exciting announcements one after the other. From showcasing the terrifying new additions to the franchise like Arkveld and Jin DAhaad, to fan-favorite returns of Gore Magala and the iconic mascot of the series, Rathalos himself, there's plenty for both new and old fans to look forward to. Although there's still some waiting left before release, Capcom has announced the regional release times for Monster Hunter Wilds far ahead of its official launch.
Monster Hunter Wilds is by far the most ambitious entry in the franchise yet, both in of its sheer scale and level of fidelity, making it a perfect entry point for beginners. Arkveld's difficulty in the beta kept the franchise tradition alive in of difficulty despite its accessibility, proving there's still plenty of room for challenging encounters in Wilds. Thankfully, there will be plenty of content to enjoy when Monster Hunter Wilds fully releases, but Capcom is already looking into the future for additional monsters being added in free content updates to keep the game fresh over time.
Does MH Wilds Have Early Access?
Letting Players Test Out Wilds Ahead Of Release
Unfortunately for fans hoping to get hunting as early as possible, Monster Hunter Wilds will not feature playable early access as a part of its editions. While it may be disappointing news for some, players in each region having access at the same time will help to avoid spoilers regarding which returning monsters are finally making their way to Wilds. Rather than early access, Wilds' editions will offer varying cosmetic rewards depending on which version is purchased.
Monster Hunter Wilds Roap: All Confirmed Updates For 2025
Monster Hunter Wilds has already revealed some of its post-launch content, gearing up for a full year of exciting updates and new challenges to face.
Although it wasn't an Early Access period exactly, Monster Hunter Wilds did let players experience the game for themselves in the form of its free open beta periods. With the first test occurring last year between October 31 and November 3, Capcom has had plenty of time to iron out any major bugs and performance issues before launch. Some of the changes made to the performance of Wilds can already be seen in the benchmark tests for the game, ensuring Monster Hunter Wilds will have a smoother launch when handling its record-breaking number of players hunting simultaneously.
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Monster Hunter Wild Launch Dates & Times
The Wait Is Almost Over For The Highly Anticipated Release
Capcom has finally unveiled what times Monster Hunter Wilds will be available across the globe, although it seems it will have separate release times per region and system rather than having a single global release date. For those who want to get into the game without any wait, Wilds will be available for preload 48 hours before launch in each region, and at 9:00 pm PT globally for Xbox Series S/X and PC/Steam on February 25th.
Time Zone |
Time & Date of Launch |
|---|---|
Pacific Standard Time (PST) |
9:00 pm, Feb. 27 |
Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
12:00 am, Feb. 28 |
Central Standard Time (CST) |
Console: 12:00 am, Feb. 28 PC: 11:00 pm, Feb. 27 |
Brasilia Time (BRT) |
Console: 12:00 am, Feb. 28 PC: 2:00 am, Feb. 28 |
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) |
Console: 12:00 am, Feb. 28 PC: 5:00 am, Feb. 28 |
Central European Time (CET) |
Console: 12:00 am, Feb. 28 PC: 6:00 am, Feb. 28 |
Eastern European Time (EET) |
Console: 12:00 am, Feb. 28 PC: 7:00 am, Feb. 28 |
Gulf Standard Time (GST) |
Console: 12:00 am, Feb. 28 PC: 9:00 am, Feb 28 |
Atlantic Standard Time (AST) |
Console: 12:00 am, Feb. 28 PC: 8:00 am, Feb. 28 |
Singapore Time (SGT) |
Console: 12:00 am, Feb. 28 PC: 1:00 pm, Feb. 28 |
South African Standard Time (SAST) |
Console: 12:00 am, Feb. 28 PC: 7:00 am, Feb. 28 |
Korea Standard Time (KST) |
Console: 12:00 am, Feb. 28 PC: 2:00 pm, Feb. 28 |
Japan Standard Time (JST) |
Console: 12:00 am, Feb. 28 PC: 2:00 pm, Feb. 28 |
New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) |
Console: 12:00 am, Feb. 28 PC: 6:00 pm, Feb. 28 |
To celebrate its exciting launch, Monster Hunter Wilds is having several collaborations and merchandise drops, with one of the most accessible collaborations featuring the Monster Hunter Now mobile game. Letting players keep hunting while away from their homes, similar to Pokémon Go, Monster Hunter Now is the perfect game to pair with this February when Monster Hunter Wilds finally releases at the end of the month.
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