Monster Hunter Wilds Preload and Launch Times Revealed

LOS ANGELES, USA – Capcom has announced the preload and launch times for its upcoming game, Monster Hunter Wilds, ahead of its release on Friday, February 28, 2025. Fans worldwide are eager to dive into this highly anticipated installment of the Monster Hunter franchise, featuring expanded open-world environments, improved mechanics, and a variety of new monsters to hunt.

The preload times vary by platform, with PlayStation 5 users able to start preloading 48 hours prior to launch. Xbox Series X|S and PC version preloads, however, will begin globally on February 25, 2025, at 9 p.m. PT.

The global launch schedule for Monster Hunter Wilds is as follows:

• Los Angeles, USA: Consoles at 9:00 p.m. PST on February 27; PC at 9:00 p.m. PST on February 27
• Mexico City, MX: Consoles at 12:00 a.m. CST, PC at 11:00 p.m. CST
• Toronto, CA: Consoles at 12:00 a.m. EST, PC at 12:00 a.m. EST on February 28
• New York, USA: Consoles at 12:00 a.m. EST, PC at 12:00 a.m. EST
• São Paulo, BR: Consoles at 12:00 a.m. BRT, PC at 2:00 a.m. BRT
• London, UK: Consoles at 12:00 a.m. GMT, PC at 5:00 a.m. GMT
• Paris, FR: Consoles at 12:00 a.m. CET, PC at 6:00 a.m. CET
• Berlin, DE: Consoles at 12:00 a.m. CET, PC at 6:00 a.m. CET
• Cairo, EG: Consoles at 12:00 a.m. EET, PC at 7:00 a.m. EET
• Helsinki, FI: Consoles at 12:00 a.m. EET, PC at 7:00 a.m. EET
• Riyadh, SA: Consoles at 12:00 a.m. AST, PC at 8:00 a.m. AST
• Dubai, UAE: Consoles at 12:00 a.m. GST, PC at 9:00 a.m. GST
• Johannesburg, ZA: Consoles at 12:00 a.m. SAST, PC at 7:00 a.m. SAST
• Seoul, KR: Consoles at 12:00 a.m. KST, PC at 2:00 p.m. KST
• Tokyo, JP: Consoles at 12:00 a.m. JST, PC at 2:00 p.m. JST
• Auckland, NZ: Consoles at 12:00 a.m. NZDT, PC at 6:00 p.m. NZDT

Monster Hunter Wilds is designed for next-gen consoles and PC and will not be available on previous-generation systems. The anticipated file size is approximately 75GB on Steam, while PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions may vary slightly.

“We are excited to launch Monster Hunter Wilds,” said Capcom representatives. “This game builds on the series’ legacy, offering new creatures to hunt, expanded environments, and refined multiplayer experiences.”

The game will allow players to experience cooperative gameplay across all platforms, featuring cross-play capabilities between Xbox, PlayStation, and PC players, a first for the franchise. The developers hope to deliver a seamless and engaging hunting experience that will appeal to both longtime fans and newcomers.

As the release date approaches, fans are encouraged to prepare their gaming setups and get ready for what is poised to be one of the most significant gaming events of the year.