Monster Hunter Wilds release and pre-load times

Wondering when Monster Hunter Wilds releases in your time zone? It's just about time to hop aboard a Seikret and take to the plains of Monster Hunter Wilds, which offers up a plethora of new beasties and cool ways to carve them up for armour and weaponry. If you're an old fan of Capcom's longrunning "let's cull the monster population" franchise, you're probably counting down the minutes until you can play. If you're a newcomer, then Monster Hunter Wilds is an excellent entry point into the addictive grind of tackling behemoths for bigger and better gear.

If you're wondering when you can start sharpening your Great Sword or getting your Kinsects ready, we're here to assist. In this guide, we'll break down the exact dates and times that Monster Hunter Wilds releases in your region, as well as when you can pre-load the game as well as what pre-order bonuses are in store for aspiring hunters who want to start playing ASAP.

Monster Hunter Wilds release time

Monster Hunter Wilds releases on Friday, 28th February, but depending on where you're located in the world, you may technically be playing the game on the 27th. Console and PC release times are also different in various regions, although the game will unlock at the same time globally for all PC players. Here are all the Monster Hunter Wilds release times:

Thursday, February 27, 2025

US West Coast (Los Angeles), PST:

• Console: 9 PM
• PC: 9 PM

Central America (Mexico City), CST:

• Console: 12 AM
• PC: 11 PM

Friday, February 28, 2025

US East Coast (New York), EST:

• Console: 12 AM
• PC: 12 AM

Brazil (São Paulo), BRT:

• Console: 12 AM
• PC: 2 AM

United Kingdom (London), GMT:

• Console: 12 AM
• PC: 5 AM

Central Europe (Berlin), CET:

• Console: 12 AM
• PC: 6 AM

Eastern Europe (Helsinki), EET:

• Console: 12 AM
• PC: 7 AM

South Africa (Johannesburg), SAST

• Console: 12 AM
• PC: 7 AM

Saudi Arabia (Riyadh), AST

• Console: 12 AM
• PC: 8 AM

UAE (Dubai), GST

• Console: 12 AM
• PC: 9 AM

Singapore, SGT

• Console: 12 AM
• PC: 1 PM

Japan (Tokyo), JST

• Console: 12 AM
• PC: 2 PM

New Zealand (Auckland), NZDT

• Console: 12 AM
• PC: 6 PM

Monster Hunter Wilds preload time

If you've already pre-ordered Monster Hunter Wilds, you can pre-load the game as early as Tuesday, 25th February. The exact pre-load times depend on whether you're playing on PC, PS5, or Xbox Series X|S.

• PC and Xbox Series X|S: 9 PM PT, globally (25th Feb)
• PS5: 48 hours prior to launch in each region

Monster Hunter Wilds pre-order bonuses

Wondering what you get if you buy Monster Hunter Wilds ahead of time? Anyone who pre-orders one of the game's digital editions gets the following swag:

• Guild Knight Set: A unique layered armor that's very swashbuckling.
• Hope Charm: A unique talisman that'll serve you well in the early game.

That's a wrap on Monster Hunter Wilds release times. If you've already gotten in early and experienced the Monster Hunter Wilds beta, take a quick peek at our guide on exactly what carries over from the beta. For everyone else, keep your eyes on Rock Paper Shotgun in the upcoming weeks as we dive deep on this latest expansive entry in the Monster Hunter franchise, revealing everything on all of the game's weapons, bosses, and beyond.