Monster Hunter Wilds release date, time, and platforms

Monster Hunter Wilds is the latest instalment in the critically acclaimed Monster Hunter series, developed and published by Capcom. Set in a vast, untamed wilderness, players take on the role of a hunter tasked with tracking and slaying powerful, mythical creatures. The game builds on the core mechanics of its predecessors, featuring combo-based real-time combat, crafting to improve your gear, and exploration to track your prey. With an expanded open world, dynamic ecosystems, and new multiplayer modes, Monster Hunter Wilds offers both solo and co-op play. Fans of previous titles, such as Monster Hunter World and Monster Hunter Rise, will find familiar gameplay elements with new challenges and even more customization options. Keep reading to find out the release date for Monster Hunter Wilds.

Monster Hunter Wilds release date and time

Monster Hunter Wilds is going to be released on February 28, 2025. When it comes to release time, according to the game’s preorder page, Monster Hunter Wilds will have a global release for the PC version and a local release schedule for the console versions. Here’s when the game releases on PC:

Region	Release time
West Coast USA	February 27, 2025, at 9 pm PST
East Coast USA	February 28, 2025, at midnight EST
United Kingdom	February 28, 2025, at 5 am BST
Central Europe	February 28, 2025, at 6 am CEST
Japan	February 28, 2025, at 2 pm JST
Australia	February 28, 2025, at 4 pm AEDT

Meanwhile, the console versions will be released at midnight locally in each region, meaning that New Zealand will get the first opportunity to play the game.

Monster Hunter Wilds launch countdown

To make it easier to determine the launch time of Monster Hunter Wilds in your region, we have included the countdown timer below. Note that it will show you the launch time for the PC version. For the console version, the release time is midnight in your region.

Which platforms is Monster Hunter Wilds releasing on?

Monster Hunter Wilds is going to be released on PC through Steam, as well as on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Players have tried playing the game on Steam Deck during the beta test period and have reported that it works, though it still wasn’t officially verified. In addition, judging by previous Capcom releases, it’s unlikely that Monster Hunter Wilds will be on the Xbox Game Pass – at the very least not initially.

Can you preload Monster Hunter Wilds?

There have been no official statements about the game’s full release. However, the beta test versions of Monster Hunter Wilds were available for preload, so it’s possible that the launch version will have one too. We will update this section when there’s any new info.

Monster Hunter Wilds editions and pre-order bonuses

Monster Hunter Wilds comes with several Editions – Standard, Deluxe, and Premium Deluxe – as well as with a pre-order bonus. The Standard Edition comes with just the base game. Meanwhile, the Deluxe Edition has the following contents:

• The base game
• Hunter Layered Armor Set: Feudal Soldier, Hunter Layered Armor: Fencer’s Eyepatch, Oni Horns Wig
• Seikret Decoration: Soldier’s Caparison, General’s Caparison
• Felyne Layered Armor Set: Felyne Ashigaru
• Pendant: Avian Wind Chime
• Gesture: Battle Cry, Uchiko
• Hairstyle: Hero’s Topknot, Refined Warrior
• Makeup/Face Paint: Hunter’s Kumadori, Special Bloom
• Sticker Set: Avis Unit, Monsters of the Windward Plains
• Nameplate: Extra Frame — Russet Dawn Purchase Bonus

The Premium Deluxe Edition of Monster Hunter Wilds comes with even more goodies, including:

• The base game
• Hunter Layered Armor Set: Feudal Soldier, Hunter Layered Armor: Fencer’s Eyepatch, Oni Horns Wig
• Seikret Decoration: Soldier’s Caparison, General’s Caparison
• Felyne Layered Armor Set: Felyne Ashigaru
• Pendant: Avian Wind Chime
• Gesture: Battle Cry, Uchiko
• Hairstyle: Hero’s Topknot, Refined Warrior
• Makeup/Face Paint: Hunter’s Kumadori, Special Bloom
• Sticker Set: Avis Unit, Monsters of the Windward Plains
• Nameplate: Extra Frame — Russet Dawn Purchase Bonus
• Hunter Layered Armor: Wyverian Ears
• Premium Bonus Hunter Profile Set
• BGM: Proof of a Hero (2025 Recording)
• Monster Hunter Wilds Cosmetic DLC Pack 1 (planned for release in Spring 2025)
• Monster Hunter Wilds Cosmetic DLC Pack 2 (planned for release in Summer 2025)

All three Editions are eligible to receive the pre-order bonus when you pre-purchase the game. By doing so, you will be able to get the following:

• Guild Knight Layered Armor Set
• Hope Charm Talisman