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Preload for Monster Hunter Wilds will be available on February 25 at 9 PM PT for Xbox and PC and at February 26 midnight per region for the PS5. Check out the preload dates and times for all platforms and how to preload the game in this guide!
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Preload is now live for all users on all platforms including Xbox, PC, and PS5. Be sure to preload the game to avoid extended download times on launch!
A post from the official Japanese Monster Hunter Wilds X/twitter account has confirmed that 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.
Xbox and PC players will be able to preload on February 25, 2025 at 9 PM PT for all players around the world.
This means that all Xbox and PC players will be able to start preloading the game at this date and time, regardless of their region.
Preload for Monster Hunter Wilds on the PlayStation 5 starts 48 hours prior to the launch date of the game, which is at midnight, local time on February 26, 2025 for each region.
| Region | Time Zone |
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| 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 |
Players who bought the game on the PS5 can use this list to ascertain when the preload will become available in their repective regions. Those higher up on the list will be able to preload first.
Preloading the game after pre-ordering it allows you to play the game as soon as it available in your region.
It is recommended to preload the game due to how big some extra files can get, and avoid waiting for a long time on release. In addition, as the Day One Patch has been confirmed to be included in the preload, doing so in advance further reduces download times compared to downloading after the release of the game.
| How to Preload Guide |
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| 1 | Go to the PlayStation Store and search for Monster Hunter Wilds. |
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| 2 | Next, select the option to Pre-Order and pick which version of the game you wish to purchase. |
| 3 | Afterwards, confirm your preferred payment option and Purchase the game. |
| 4 |  Finally, the game should automatically download once the preload is available. |
| 1 | First, click on the Store and search for Monster Hunter Wilds. |
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| 2 | Next, pick the game version you wish to purchase and then select Pre-Order. |
| 3 | Afterwards, input your preferred payment option and Purchase the game. |
| 4 |  Finally, you should be able to select the option to Install after you've bought the game. |
| 1 |  First, search Monster Hunter Wilds via the search bar and click on the game. |
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| 2 |  Next, select the game and click Add to Cart. In the next screen, make sure you select to purchase for your account. |
| 3 | Afterwards, click to view your cart and choose a payment method to confirm your purchase. |
| 4 | After you've successfully pre-ordered the game, you can now preload it from your Steam library by selecting the Preload button. |
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| Title Update 1 (1.01) | April 3*, 2025 | ・Mizutsune ・8★ HR Zoh Shia ・New Gathering Hub ・Arena & Challenge Quests ・New Event Quests ・Free & Paid Cosmetic DLC ・Change Alma's Outfit |
| April 22*, 2025 | ・Festival of Accord ・Seasonal Event Quests ・Previous Event Reruns |
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| April 29*, 2025 | ・Arch-tempered Rey Dau ・Gamma Armor Sets |
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| Version 1.011 | End of May | ・Capcom Collaboration ・Endemic Life List |
| Title Update 2 (1.02) | Summer 2025 | ・Lagiacrus ・Seasonal Event |
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