Attention Monster Hunter Wilds Fans: Unlock Early Access with Digital Purchases—Day One Update Needed for Physical Edition!

Are you eagerly awaiting the release of Monster Hunter Wilds? You may need to hold on a bit longer! Capcom announced that if you have the physical edition, you’ll need to download a day one patch before jumping into the game.

According to a quick update on social media, all players must grab a 15GB update first. So, if you’ve got a physical copy, this means a little more waiting time. However, if you pre-ordered the digital version, you can start that download now, giving you a head start when the game goes live on Friday, February 28th.

If you’re curious about release times, Capcom has provided that too! Monster Hunter Wilds will be available on Xbox Series X/S and PS5 at midnight on Friday in the UK. PC players will have to wait a bit longer; the game launches on Steam at 5 am GMT. But for those on Pacific Time, you’re in luck! Wilds becomes available at 9 pm PST on Thursday, February 27th, for both PC and console.

Capcom hasn’t revealed what the 15GB update will fix or improve, but it may help smooth out some technical issues noted before launch. Early reviews suggest Monster Hunter Wilds runs a bit rough on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, particularly on Series S. Still, the PS5 version performs better.

Overall, the game is a hit! There’s a fine balance between returning players and new fans. As I mentioned in my review, despite some minor flaws, “Wilds remains an exhilarating piece of work.” It captures the essence of what the series has evolved into over two decades, bringing excitement and joy to those who play it.