Monster Hunter Wilds is out in the wild on Friday, Feb. 28 â with the exact release time depending on your platform and time zone.
The release time is dictated by your platform and region: Monster Hunter Wilds will launch globally on PC, but at midnight local time on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Hunters can also preload the game on all platforms to enter the Forbidden Lands with their trusty Palico as soon as possible.
Find out what time Monster Hunter Wilds releases in your time zone below, and how to preload.
What time does Monster Hunter Wilds release in your time zone?
Monster Hunter Wilds releases on Friday, Feb. 28, globally for PC players at 12 a.m. EST and at midnight in your region for console players.
To see when Monster Hunter Wilds releases in your region, check out the times below.
Monster Hunter Wilds PC release time
For PC players, Monster Hunter Wilds will launch globally on Friday, Feb. 28, at 12 a.m. EST. Hereâs when that is in your time zone:
Monster Hunter Wilds PS5 and Xbox release time
For console players, Monster Hunter Wilds will launch at 12 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, in your region except for North America, where itâll release across the continent at 12 a.m. EST â allowing West Coast players to catch Wilds in the late hours of Feb. 27.
Can you preload Monster Hunter Wilds?
Monster Hunter Wilds is available for preload now on all platforms! Skip the wait and step foot into the Forbidden Lands as soon as the game releases in your region by preloading.
To preload Monster Hunter Wilds, make sure youâve preordered the game and then visit the store page to find the preload option. Hunters whoâve preordered the digital version of the game can download the latest update immediately, while players whoâve preordered a physical copy will need to install a 15 GB update on launch.
