The Monster Hunter Wilds pre-load times are nearly here, which is wondrous news for those who want to ensure they can play Capcom's latest game as soon as it drops. Due to release on February 28, Monster Hunter Wilds is the World follow-up many – us included – have been waiting years for.

Monster Hunter Wilds is almost here, and is set to deliver on the biggest, broadest, wildest promises that the franchise has ever made. Here's when to expect its drop.

This is the core of Capcom’s Monster Hunter series. You travel out in the world to hunt large beasts of varying size — some more deadly than others. But as Monster Hunter has continued to burgeon in popularity,