Release Date and Supported Platforms

The Release Date of Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds) Is On February 27, 2025 PST. This guide contains Platform, official release date, compatibility, devices, and more!

Release Date & Price

Release Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025

The release date for Monster Hunter Wilds is Thursday, February 27, 2025. The release times are: PS5 and Xbox Series at 7:00 AM PST, and for Steam at 9:00 PM PST. There are various purchase bonuses depending on the edition, so please check them individually.

Pre-download Begins 2 Days Before Release

The digital version of Monster Hunter Wilds will be available for pre-download 48 hours before the release date. Since downloading may take time, it is recommended to complete the pre-download in advance.

Pre-Order is Now Available

As soon as the release date was announced, pre-orders became available at select stores. Since pre-order bonuses vary by retailer, be sure to check them out!

Steam Version Releases 14 Hours Later

The Steam version will be released on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 9:00 PM PST, which is 14 hours later than the PS5 and Xbox versions. If you want to play as early as possible, consider playing on PS5 or Xbox.

Platforms & Compatibility

Will Be Available on the PS5, Xbox X/S, & Steam (PC)

Monster Hunter Wilds will be released for the PS5, Xbox X/S, and Steam (PC). It will simultaneously be available to play across all platforms on the day of its release.

Cross-Platform Play is Possible

It has been confirmed Cross-platform play is available across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (Steam), allowing players on different systems to play together seamlessly.

Where Do You Plan to Play Monster Hunter Wilds?

Will It Be Released for the Switch & PS4?

As of now, Monster Hunter Wilds is not available on the Nintendo Switch or PS4. Due to hardware limitations, it seems unlikely, but there is a possibility that it could be added later. Additionally, since a successor to the Switch has been confirmed, a future release on the new hardware is also a possibility.

Monster Hunter Wilds Related Articles

Latest Strategy Information Summary

Weapon Type List	Weapon Tier List	Map List
Monster List	New Monster List	Returning Monster

Beta Monsters

Rey Dau	Balahara
Doshaguma	Chatacabra

Weapon Guides

Great Sword	Long Sword	Sword & Shield	Dual Blades
Hammer	Hunting Horn	Lance	Gunlance
Switch Axe	Charged Blade	Insect Glaive	Bow
Light Bowgun		Heavy Bowgun

Useful Strategy Information

Game System
Character Creation Guide	Character Creation Recipes	Recommended Settings
Join Multiplayer	SOS Flare Guide	How To Change Name or Rename
Friend Request Guide	Hunter ID Confirmation	How To Cook
Layered Armor Equipment	How to Play Solo Online	FPS Specs Comparison
How To Create and Move in a Lobby	Skip Button Guide	Arachnophobia Assistance Guide
Craft Guide	Individual Strength Guide	How to Hide Head Armor
How to Check the Gold Crown	Save Data Guide	How to Link Party
Receptionist	Beginner's Guide	Error Guide
How to Display FPS	Voice Chat Guide	Support Hunter
Seikret Customization	Supply Items	Character Edit Voucher Guide
How to Lock-on	-	-
Hunting/Operation Guide
Basic Controls	Combat Tips	How to use Focus Mode
What is a Wound?	Seikret Guide	Training Ground Location
Power Clash Guide	Offset Attack Guide	Sneak Attack
How To Mount Monsters?	Radial Menu Guide	How to use Binoculars
How to Grill Meat	Capture Net	Ghillie Mantle
Slinger Guide	Large Barrel Bomb	Secondary Weapon
Evasion Guide	Perfect Evade	-
Map Information
Windward Plains	Pop-up Camp List	How to Fast Travel Guide
Where to get Ore	Where to get Bone Material	Fish List & Fishing Spot
Endemic Life	Slinger Ammo	Check & Change Environment

Recommended Information Before Purchasing

Release Date & Platforms	Save Data Bonuses	Pre-Order Bonuses
Recommended Specs	PS5 & PS5 Pro VS PC: Specs Comparison	Controller & Set Up Guide
Differences in Edition & Recommendations	How To Crossplay Guide	When Steam Version will be Released?
Will It Be Released On The Switch Or PS4?	Character List/Voice Actors List	Predictions & Speculations
New Features	Storage & File Size Guide	How To Download Benchmark
Weapon Adjustments