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Monster Hunter Wilds Release Date and Countdown
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

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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).

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Game File Unpacking on Steam

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

High Resolution Texture Pack

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

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

Monster Hunter Wilds Release Date

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

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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

Monster Hunter Wilds Second Open Beta Schedule
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

News and Game Info

Title Updates

Update Release Date Information
Title Update 1
Ver 1.01
April 3*, 2025 Mizutsune
8★ HR Zoh Shia
Grand Hub
Arena and Challenge Quests
Free & Paid Cosmetic DLC
Change Alma's Outfit
April 22*, 2025 Festival of Accord: Blossomdance
April 29*, 2025 Arch-Tempered Rey Dau
・Gamma Armor Sets
May 7*, 2025 Free Challenge Quests
Version 1.011
Patch Notes
May 27*, 2025 Street Fighter 6 Collaboration
・Endemic Life List
・8-Star Monsters
Title Update 2
Ver 1.02
June 30, 2025 Lagiacrus
Seregios
Layered Weapons
July 22*, 2025 Festival of Accord: Flamefete
Arch-tempered Uth Duna
August 26*, 2025 Fender Special Collaboration
Version 1.021
Ver 1.021.01
Ver 1.021.02
August 12*, 2025 Weapon Balance Adjustments
9 Star Monsters and Investigations
RNG Appraised Talismans
Title Update 3
Patch Notes
September 29, 2025 Omega Planetes
Final Fantasy XIV Collab
Festival of Accord: Dreamspell
Arch-Tempered Nu Udra
Layered Armor Loadout to Equipment Loadout Linking
More 9-Star Hunts
Title Update 4 December 2025 Gogmazios
Artian Weapon Improvements / Expanded End-game Content
Festival of Accord Seasonal Event
PC Performance Improvements and Optimizations

*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
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.
Update 1.030.00.00
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.
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

Game Information

Available Platforms Price and Editions
Is It Crossplay? Game Length
Offline Mode Server Status
PC Requirements Benchmark Tool
Best PC for Wilds How to Increase FPS
PS5 Performance Should You Buy PS5 Pro?
Xbox Series S Performance Is It Steam Deck Verified?
Is It on Game Pass? Product Codes
Resolution or Framerate Difficulty Explained
Server Maintenance Schedule How to Play Early With New Zealand Trick
Is There New Game Plus? Are Mods Bannable?
Is There an Optimization Patch? -

Pre-Release News and FAQ

Release Time and Countdown Preorder Bonuses and How to Claim
Preload Date and Time New Gameplay Features and Mechanics
Open Beta 1
Open Beta 2
Open Beta Save File Bonuses
Differences from Monster Hunter World Monster Hunter World Save Data Rewards
Does It Have PVP? New Weapon Types?
Are There Elder Dragons? Is There Romance?
Are There Classes? Open World?

Bugs and Error Codes

All Bugs and Error Codes
C1152-TMT-TD72
(PlayStation Error)
EA_19e15
(Communication Error)
R1187
(OBT Error)
CSE-00200-0-0
(Char. Creation Bug)
C1061-0-0
(Xbox Error)
Benchmark Tool Crash
(PC Error)
Gray Play Button
(Steam Error)
88500020
(Steam Error)
Anti-Tamper Error
(Steam Error)
Steam Errors
and How to Fix
How to Fix Crashing on Quest Start Error EW_30d43
(Connectivity Error)

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