Capcom has released pre-load times for its upcoming game, Monster Hunter Wilds, set to launch on Friday, February 28. For those eager to dive into the action-packed world, here’s how and when you can preload the game.
The pre-load period begins on different days in various regions. Here are the key dates:
– Xbox Series X/S and PC/Steam: Preload starts at 9 PM PT on February 25.
– PS5: Preload starts 48 hours before launch, which translates to February 24 for most players.
– Other consoles will preload on their respective regional launch days, as listed below.
Regional Launch Times:
– Los Angeles (Thursday, Feb 27): Consoles at 9 PM PST, PC also at 9 PM PST
– Mexico City (Thursday, Feb 27): Consoles at 12 AM CST, PC at 11 PM CST
– Toronto (Thursday, Feb 27): Consoles at 12 AM EST, PC at 12 AM EST
– New York (Thursday, Feb 27): Consoles and PC at 12 AM EST
– São Paulo (Thursday, Feb 27): Consoles and PC at 12 AM BRT
– London (Thursday, Feb 27): Consoles at 12 AM GMT, PC at 5 AM GMT
– Paris (Thursday, Feb 27): Consoles at 12 AM CET, PC at 6 AM CET
– Berlin (Thursday, Feb 27): Consoles and PC at 12 AM CET
– Cairo (Thursday, Feb 27): Consoles at 12 AM EET, PC at 7 AM EET
– Helsinki (Thursday, Feb 27): Consoles at 12 AM EET, PC at 9 AM EET
– Riyadh (Thursday, Feb 27): Consoles at 12 AM AST, PC at 8 AM AST
– Dubai (Thursday, Feb 27): Consoles at 12 AM GST, PC at 9 AM GST
– Johannesburg (Thursday, Feb 27): Consoles at 12 AM SAST, PC at 7 AM SAST
– Seoul (Thursday, Feb 27): Consoles at 12 AM KST, PC at 2 PM KST
– Tokyo (Thursday, Feb 27): Consoles and PC at 12 AM JST
– Singapore (Thursday, Feb 27): Consoles at 12 AM SGT, PC at 1 PM SGT
– Auckland (Thursday, Feb 27): Consoles and PC at 12 AM NZDT
Players on the West Coast can enjoy an early start to the game’s launch day, with pre-load times kicking off at 9 PM PT on February 25. The highly anticipated title has garnered positive feedback in its early tests, making this a massive launch event. Take advantage of the preload period and stay tuned for updates.
Follow the author on Twitter, YouTube, Bluesky, and Instagram.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2025/02/23/here-are-the-monster-hunter-wilds-preload-times-before-release-day