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Monster Hunter Wilds
Release Time and Countdown
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☆ FF14 Collab / Title Update 3
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★ Title Update 4 on 12/16: Gogmazios
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★ HR50+ Builds | Tier List | Weapon Guides
Monster Hunter Wilds will be available on February 28, 2025 with a varying release time depending on your platform. Learn more about when the game becomes available, release time, release date, and countdown for the game.
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Monster Hunter Wilds Release Countdown
Monster Hunter Wilds Launch Countdown
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| Out Now In All Regions! |
Monster Hunter Wilds is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam).
Restart Steam to Start Unpacking
For hunters planning to play Monster Hunter Wilds on Steam, the game need to be unpacked first even if you have preloaded the files.
If the game has not started unpacking automatically, you can simply restart Steam and the game will automatically unpack after reopening the application.
If you're still having trouble getting into the game, let us know in the comments and share solutions with other users!
Server Status: Why Is It Not Launching?
High Resolution Textures Available as DLC on Steam
If you want to have higher fidelity textures, you can also download the free High Resolution Texture Pack for Monster Hunter Wilds on Steam. Do note that if you want to install this texture pack, you need a GPU that has a VRAM of 16 GB or higher.
Monster Hunter Wilds Release Time
Both a Global and Local Release
Monster Hunter Wilds will have two release times depending on the platform you are planning to play the game on, according to the pre-order website and a Twitter/X post.
For those playing on a console, the game will become available at midnight local time, while those playing on Steam will be able to play the game globally at the same time.
Preloading Now Available with Day One Patch Included!
Monster Hunter Wilds is now available to be preloaded for all platforms! While physical copies of the game will require an additional 15GB download for a Day One Patch, the same patch will already be included in the preload for players with digital versions of the game. Be sure to preload to download the update in advance and get into the game as quickly as possible!
How to Preload on All Platforms
The Steam Version Will Have a Global Release
The Steam Version of the game will have a global release, becoming available at 5:00 AM UTC on February 28, 2025.
Steam Release Time Zones
| Region | Release Time |
|---|---|
| New Zealand (UTC+13) | 6:00 PM, February 28, 2025 |
| Australian East Coast (UTC+10) | 3:00 PM, February 28, 2025 |
| Japan (UTC+9) | 2:00 PM, February 28, 2025 |
| Australian West Coast (UTC+8) | 1:00 PM, February 28, 2025 |
| Philippines (UTC+8) | 1:00 PM, February 28, 2025 |
| South Africa (UTC+2) | 7:00 AM, February 28, 2025 |
| United Kingdom (UTC+0) | 5:00 AM, February 28, 2025 |
| Brazil (UTC-3) | 2:00 AM, February 28, 2025 |
| US (UTC-5) | 12:00 AM, February 28, 2025 |
The Console Versions Will Have a Local Release
The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of the game, on the other hand, will be available on 12:00 AM Midnight on February 28, 2025 local time.
Those playing on an Xbox console can play the game early if they change their account's location to New Zealand.
Console Release Time Zones
Players who bought the game on console can use this list to ascertain when the game will release in their repective regions. Those higher up on the list will have Monster Hunter Wilds released first.
| Region | Time Zone |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | UTC+13 |
| Australian East Coast | UTC+10 |
| Japan | UTC+9 |
| Australian West Coast | UTC+8 |
| Philippines | UTC+8 |
| South Africa | UTC+2 |
| United Kingdom | UTC+0 |
| Brazil | UTC-3 |
| US | UTC-5 |
Monster Hunter Wilds Release Dates
All Launch Dates and Schedule
| Monster Hunter Wilds Official Launch Date | February 28, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Open Beta 1 | October 28, 2024 to October 30, 2024 October 31,2024 to November 3, 2024 |
| Open Beta 2 | February 6, 2025 to February 9, 2025 February 13, 2025 to February 16, 2025 |
Release Date is on February 28, 2025
The release date of Monster Hunter Wilds is on February 28, 2025 and is available on the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam (PC).
Open Beta 1 Started on October 28, 2024
The first Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta lasted from October 28, 2024 to October 30, 2024 on PS5 for PS Plus owners, and from October 31, 2024 to November 3, 2024 on all platforms.
Open Beta Release Time and How to Play
Open Beta 2 Started on February 6, 2025
The second Open Beta ran from February 6, 2025 to February 9, 2025 for the first phase, and from February 13, 2025 to February 16, 2025 for the second phase. This is for all platforms.
Open Beta 2 Release Time and Schedule
Monster Hunter Wilds Related News
Title Updates
*Expected dates for US time zones; releases for European and Asian time zones will come the following day.
Latest Patch Notes
| Update 1.030.01.00 | |
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October 1, 2025 ・Fixed an issue that caused some skill effects to be lost when drawing enmity from Omega Planetes. ・Fixed an issue where performing a mounted attack on Omega Planetes could prevent quest progress. ・Fixed an issue where Lagiacrus could appear in the Wounded Hollow regardless of story progression. ・Fixed an issue where Omega Planetes' Rocket Punch animation would sometimes remain on screen. ・Fixed an issue where Cactuar could appear in the Filter Icons list even when not present. ・Fixed an issue where coatings would sometimes fail to apply when attempting to apply them while charging with the bow. |
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| Update 1.030.00.00 | |
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September 29, 2025 ・Added Omega Planetes as part of the FF14 collab. ・Added new equipment and skills. ・Added new pendants, stickers, and gestures. ・Added new Seikret decorations. ・Added new Support Hunter who wields a Hunting Horn, Kai. ・Added new pop-up camp gear options. |
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| Update 1.021.03.00 | Update 1.021.02.00 |
| Update 1.021.01.00 | Update 1.020.02.00 |
| Update 1.020.01.00 | Update 1.020.00.00 |
| ▶︎ All Patch Notes and Updates | |
Events & Collaborations
| Always Available | |
|---|---|
| Street Fighter 6 Collab | CAPCOM ID Registration Bonus |
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