Monster Hunter Wilds release date: UK launch time and latest news
Things are about to get wild.
With the Monster Hunter Wilds release date one short day away, we can't help but gaze in awe at Capcom's recent output. Barely a year after Dragon's Dogma 2, they're dropping yet another massive fantasy RPG.
There's a lot to be excited about, and many think it could contend with Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 for game of the year.
So let's take a look at all we know about Monster Hunter Wilds, from its release date and time, to pre-order info, to trailers.
When is the Monster Hunter Wilds release date?
The Monster Hunter Wilds release date is 28th February 2025, Capcom has confirmed!
The follow-up to 2018's Monster Hunter: World looks to incorporate the same sort of gameplay; crafting, exploring the biomes, and, of course, hunting.
But when exactly can you start playing? The answer to that can be found below.
When is the Monster Hunter Wilds UK release time?
Over here in the UK, Monster Hunter Wilds launches in the UK at 12am GMT for console players and 5am GMT for PC.
So whether you're console or PC, the game should be live for you in the early stages of Friday morning!
The launch time will be different if you live in another country, with the developers providing the official map below:
Also, you've got the option to pre-load the game now. This is a great idea if you want to jump right in the moment it releases.
Can I pre-order Monster Hunter Wilds?
You can pre-order digital copies of Monster Hunter Wilds on the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store and Steam.
If you shop around, you might find a decent discount — for example, we can see that CD Keys has knocked 25 per cent off the price.
All digital pre-orders come with the Guild Knight Set and Talisman Hope Charm in-game items.
Pre-order a digital copy of the game on the PlayStation Store and you’ll receive the Monster Hunter Wilds Digital Mini Artbook (PS5 exclusive) too.
You can also pick up the Digital Deluxe Edition (adds a Deluxe Pack) and Premium Deluxe Edition (which comes with everything in the Deluxe Pack, plus Cosmetic DLC Pack 1 and 2, and a Premium Bonus).
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Which consoles and platforms can play Monster Hunter Wilds?
Monster Hunter Wilds is available to buy and play on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. Sorry, Switch owners, you’re missing out on Wilds after the fantastic Monster Hunter Rise launched on the platform.
The game is also not on PS4 or Xbox One. It’s current-gen only.
For now, expect to be able to play Monster Hunter Rise on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC only. Time will tell if the game makes its way onto the Nintendo Switch successor or not.
Monster Hunter Wilds gameplay and story details
Monster Hunter Wilds is a direct follow-up to Monster Hunter World, rather than Rise.
This means you can expect it to have several large (see, bigger than in any previous Monster Hunter game) open-world biomes that you can freely explore. Yes, you’ll be able to move seamlessly between these biomes and your hunter village base.
It’s an evolution of the formula players know and love from World. You’ll track and fight massive beasts, craft weapons, eat food and work with other players online to do it all.
Don’t worry, you can play alone alongside CPU-controlled characters. Use a flare to bring others in to help the hunt.
New to Wilds is the Seikret Mount. Similar to the Canynes introduced in Rise, you can mount and ride Seikrets in Wilds. You can fight while riding one, too – and they can carry two weapons for you. Neat.
Speaking of weapons, all weapon types from World return in Wilds. The focus mode will help you pinpoint the weaknesses of monsters. Monster behaviour looks more cunning than ever (it’s even impacted by in-game weather), so you might need to focus.
Expect new and returning monsters in Wilds as you attempt to fulfil your duty as a hunter in these new Forbidden Lands.
It’s time to survive, thrive, and find out what’s going on in the living world of the Forbidden Lands.
Is there a Monster Hunter Wilds trailer?
Yes, there are a few Monster Hunter Wilds trailers online as of writing, but we’ve included the latest – the release date reveal trailer – below.
It’s well worth checking out, and details the game’s story, environments, monsters, gameplay and characters.
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Toby Saunders is a freelance writer specialising in Video Game journalism. He has a wealth of experience in the field and is published on many different websites including PCGamesN, Nintendo Life and Pocket Tactics. He has a degree in Film Studies (he gets to write about Film and TV occasionally, too).
