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When does Monster Hunter Wilds (Switch 2) come out?
Unlocks for you: Friday, December 4, 2026
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Monster Hunter Wilds trailer
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Monster Hunter Wilds release time
Capcom's hunting game comes to Switch 2. It's expected to unlock at midnight Eastern across the Americas (9 PM Pacific the night before) and at midnight local time everywhere else.
Release time around the world
| City | Local time | Your time |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | Thu, Dec 3, 9:00 PM | Dec 4, 5:00 AM UTC |
| Denver | Thu, Dec 3, 10:00 PM | Dec 4, 5:00 AM UTC |
| Chicago | Thu, Dec 3, 11:00 PM | Dec 4, 5:00 AM UTC |
| New York | Fri, Dec 4, 12:00 AM | Dec 4, 5:00 AM UTC |
| São Paulo | Fri, Dec 4, 2:00 AM | Dec 4, 5:00 AM UTC |
| London | Fri, Dec 4, 12:00 AM | Dec 4, 12:00 AM UTC |
| Paris | Fri, Dec 4, 12:00 AM | Dec 3, 11:00 PM UTC |
| Moscow | Fri, Dec 4, 12:00 AM | Dec 3, 9:00 PM UTC |
| Dubai | Fri, Dec 4, 12:00 AM | Dec 3, 8:00 PM UTC |
| New Delhi | Fri, Dec 4, 12:00 AM | Dec 3, 6:30 PM UTC |
| Singapore | Fri, Dec 4, 12:00 AM | Dec 3, 4:00 PM UTC |
| Tokyo | Fri, Dec 4, 12:00 AM | Dec 3, 3:00 PM UTC |
| Sydney | Fri, Dec 4, 12:00 AM | Dec 3, 1:00 PM UTC |
| Auckland | Fri, Dec 4, 12:00 AM | Dec 3, 11:00 AM UTC |
"Your time" is in UTC.
Release details last checked October 12, 2026. Publishers sometimes change launch times, so check the official store page on the day.
Questions
When does Monster Hunter Wilds come out?
Monster Hunter Wilds (Switch 2) releases on Friday, December 4, 2026 for Switch 2.
What time does Monster Hunter Wilds unlock?
It's expected to unlock at midnight Eastern across the Americas (9 PM Pacific the night before) and at midnight local time everywhere else. This hasn't been officially confirmed, so it could change.
Can I see the release time in my time zone?
Yes. The countdown at the top of this page converts the release to your device's time zone automatically.