With the release less than a week away, Capcom is gearing up for the release ofMonster Hunter Wildswith exciting announcements one after the other. From showcasing the terrifying new additions to the franchise like Arkveld and Jin DAhaad, to fan-favorite returns of Gore Magala and the iconic mascot of the series, Rathalos himself, there’s plenty for both new and old fans to look forward to. Although there’s still some waiting left before release,Capcom has announced the regional release times forMonster Hunter Wildsfar ahead of its official launch.
Monster Hunter Wildsis by far the most ambitious entry in the franchise yet, both in terms of its sheer scale and level of fidelity, making it a perfect entry point for beginners. Arkveld’s difficulty in the beta kept the franchise tradition alive in terms of difficulty despite its accessibility, proving there’s still plenty of room for challenging encounters inWilds. Thankfully, there will be plenty of content to enjoy whenMonster Hunter Wildsfully releases, butCapcom is already looking into the future for additional monsters being added in free content updates to keep the game fresh over time.
Does MH Wilds Have Early Access?
Unfortunately for fans hoping to get hunting as early as possible,Monster Hunter Wildswill not feature playable early access as a part of its premium editions. While it may be disappointing news for some, players in each region having access at the same time will help to avoid spoilers regarding which returning monsters are finally making their way toWilds. Rather than early access,Wilds' premium editionswill offer varying cosmetic rewards depending on which version is purchased.
Monster Hunter Wilds Roadmap: All Confirmed Updates For 2025
Monster Hunter Wilds has already revealed some of its post-launch content, gearing up for a full year of exciting updates and new challenges to face.
Although it wasn’t an Early Access period exactly,Monster Hunter Wildsdid let players experience the upcoming game for themselves in the form of its free open beta periods. With the first test occurring last year between October 31 and November 3,Capcom has had plenty of time to iron out any major bugs and performance issues before launch.Some of the changes made to the performance ofWildscan already be seen in the benchmark tests for the game, ensuringMonster Hunter Wildswill have a smoother launch when handling itsrecord-breaking number of playershunting simultaneously.
Monster Hunter Wild Launch Dates & Times
The Wait Is Almost Over For The Highly Anticipated Release
Capcom has finally unveiled what timesMonster Hunter Wildswill be available across the globe, although it seems it will have separate release times per region and system rather than having a single global release date. For those who want to get into the game without any wait,Wildswill be available for preload 48 hours before launch in each region, and at 9:00 pm PT globally for Xbox Series S/X and PC/Steam on February 25th.
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To celebrate its exciting launch,Monster Hunter Wildsis having several collaborations and merchandise drops, with one of the most accessible collaborations featuring theMonster Hunter Nowmobile game. Letting players keep hunting while away from their homes, similar toPokémon Go,Monster HunterNowis the perfect game topair with this FebruarywhenMonster Hunter Wildsfinally releases at the end of the month.
