The wait is almost over! Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is going to launch worldwide this week. Capcom has shared the global release schedule, and depending on your platform and region, you may be able to start playing earlier than expected.
As a reminder, you can also still play through the demo of the game. This allows you to progress up to a certain level, test out the mechanics, and figure out if you like the game before you buy it. Any progress you make in the demo can be transferred into the game after the release, so you are not losing anything!
Global Release Times by Region
Release timing varies depending on your platform. Console versions mostly unlock at local midnight, while the PC version follows a global release schedule in many regions.
Here are the currently confirmed launch times:
| Region | Consoles Launch Time | PC Launch Time |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, USA | Thursday, March 12, 9:00 PM PDT | Thursday, March 12, 9:00 PM PDT |
| Mexico City, MX | Friday, March 13, 12:00 AM CST | Thursday, March 12, 10:00 PM CST |
| New York, USA | Friday, March 13, 12:00 AM EDT | Friday, March 13, 12:00 AM EDT |
| Toronto, CA | Friday, March 13, 12:00 AM EDT | Friday, March 13, 12:00 AM EDT |
| London, UK | Friday, March 13, 12:00 AM GMT | Friday, March 13, 4:00 AM GMT |
| Paris, FR | Friday, March 13, 12:00 PM CET | Friday, March 13, 5:00 AM CET |
| Berlin, DE | Friday, March 13, 12:00 PM CET | Friday, March 13, 5:00 AM CET |
| Helsinki, FI | Friday, March 13, 12:00 PM EET | Friday, March 13, 6:00 AM EET |
| Cairo, EG | Friday, March 13, 12:00 PM EET | Friday, March 13, 6:00 AM EET |
| Johannesburg, ZA | Friday, March 13, 12:00 PM SAST | Friday, March 13, 6:00 AM SAST |
| Riyadh, SA | Friday, March 13, 12:00 AM AST | Friday, March 13, 7:00 AM AST |
| Dubai, UAE | Friday, March 13, 12:00 AM GST | Friday, March 13, 8:00 AM GST |
| São Paulo, BR | Friday, March 13, 1:00 AM BRT | Friday, March 13, 1:00 AM BRT |
| Singapore, SG | Friday, March 13, 12:00 AM SGT | Friday, March 13, 12:00 AM SGT |
| Seoul, KR | Friday, March 13, 12:00 AM KST | Friday, March 13, 1:00 PM KST |
| Tokyo, JP | Friday, March 13, 12:00 AM JST | Friday, March 13, 1:00 PM JST |
| Auckland, NZ | Friday, March 13, 12:00 AM NZDT | Friday, March 13, 5:00 PM NZDT |
Pre-load Is Already Available
If you pre-ordered the game, you can already download it ahead of launch.
Pre-load timing depends on your platform:
- Nintendo Switch 2: Pre-load available now!
- PS5: Pre-load starts on March 11, 12 AM local time
- Xbox & Steam: Pre-load begins on March 11, 9 PM PT/4 AM GMT globally
Make sure you are ready to jump into the world of Monster Hunter Stories 3 as soon as the game releases for you, because an incredible adventure awaits you and your Monstie! Downloading the game early means you can jump in immediately once it unlocks in your region.
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