Here is a countdown to the highly-anticipated Monster Hunter Wilds release for all regions, including the dates for the pre-load.

After two beta phases, Monster Hunter Wilds is finally ready to hit the gaming market, and fans are eagerly waiting for the countdown to end. The game is the next major installment in Capcom’s popular action RPG series. It promises to deliver a new open-world experience for both new and veteran players of the franchise.
Fortunately, players won’t have to wait until launch day to get ready. Capcom has confirmed that a pre-load option will be available two days before launch. This means you can download the game in advance so you can immediately jump into the action once it is released.
This article will provide a countdown for the Monster Hunter Wilds release time and date.
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Monster Hunter Wilds Release Countdown
Monster Hunter Wilds is scheduled for release on February 28, 2025. However, the time and date may slightly vary depending on your region or time zone.
MHW Release Day Countdown
Additionally, a pre-load option will be available on February 25, 2025, at 9:00 PM PST before the initial launch of the game. This is available for Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam. If you want to play the game immediately on the first day, make sure you pre-load the game files.
MHW Preload Countdown
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Monster Hunter Wilds PC Release Date and Time for All Regions

Here are the release dates and times for Monster Hunter Wilds PC for all regions:
Time Zone | MHW Release Date and Time |
Los Angeles, USA (PST) | February 27, 2025, at 9:00 PM PST |
Mexico City (CST) | February 27, 2025, at 11:00 PM CST |
Toronto, Canada (EST) | February 28, 2025, at 12:00 AM EST |
New York, USA (EST) | February 28, 2025, at 12:00 AM EST |
Sao Paulo, Brazil (BRT) | February 28, 2025, at 2:00 AM BRT |
London, United Kingdom (GMT) | February 28, 2025, at 5:00 AM GMT |
Paris, France (CET) | February 28, 2025, at 6:00 AM CET |
Cairo, Egypt (EET) | February 28, 2025, at 7:00 AM EET |
Helsinki, Finland (EET) | February 28, 2025, at 7:00 AM EET |
Berlin, Germany (CET) | February 28, 2025, at 6:00 AM CET |
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (AST) | February 28, 2025, at 8:00 AM AST |
Johannesburg, South Africa (SAST) | February 28, 2025, at 7:00 AM SAST |
Dubai, UAE (GST) | February 28, 2025, at 9:00 AM GST |
Auckland, New Zealand (NZDT) | February 28, 2025, at 6:00 PM NZDT |
Seoul, Korea (KST) | February 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM KST |
Tokyo, Japan (JST) | February 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM JST |
Singapore (SGT) | February 28, 2025, at 1:00 PM SGT |
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What Platforms Can You Play Monster Hunter Wilds On?
Players can play Monster Hunter Wilds on the following gaming platforms:
- PC via Steam
- PlayStations 5
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
The game supports crossplay, allowing you to play with your friends from different platforms. However, you can also toggle this feature off through the settings menu.

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