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.

Monster Hunter Wilds Release Countdown

Monster Hunter Wilds Launch Countdown

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.

Best Graphic Settings on PC

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

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.

Monster Hunter Wilds Release Dates

All Launch Dates and Schedule

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

News and Game Info

Title Updates

Latest Patch Notes

Update 1.000.05.00 Patch Notes
March 10, 2025 Includes multiple bug and issue fixes.
▶︎All Patch Notes and Updates

Events & Collaborations

Game Information

Pre-Release News and FAQ

Bugs and Error Codes