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When it comes tobig video game releases, 2025 has already gotten off to a fantastic start. In February alone, fans of the medium have been treated toKingdom Come: Deliverance 2,Civilization 7, and Obsidian’sAvowed, although the month’s most highly anticipated title is arguablyMonster Hunter Wilds, which is set to release on June 12, 2025.
Announced at the 2023 Game Awards,Monster Hunter Wildsis the latest installment in Capcom’s hugely successful action RPG series, and franchise fans can’t wait to get their hands on it. As with a lot of other modern releases, they’ll be able to download the game ahead of its release, although theMonster Hunter Wildspreload times are a little later than usual.
Monster Hunter Wildspreload times vary not only by region, but also by platform.Those playing on PC or Xbox will be able to start downloadingMonster Hunter Wildsat 9 pm Pacific time on February 25regardless of where they are in the world.Preloading will begin at midnight local time on February 26 for most PS5 owners, although some North Americans will gain access to the game a little bit earlier due tothe US PlayStation Store operating on Eastern time.
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Can You Play Monster Hunter Wilds Early?
Unfortunately, there is no way to playMonster Hunter Wildsearly. Unlike a lot of other modern video game releases,there is noMonster Hunter Wildsearly accessregardless of which version of the game players splash out on. Given that pretty much all of the extra content included inthe deluxe and premium deluxe versions ofMonster Hunter Wildsare cosmetic in nature, this should make life much easier for those agonizing over which edition of the game to buy.
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Q: When Does Monster Hunter Wilds Preloading Begin?
For PC and Xbox players,Monster Hunter Wildspreloading will begin at 9 pm Pacific time on February 25. Those playing on PS5 will be able to start downloadingMonster Hunter Wildsat midnight, local time, on February 26.
