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Tuesday12th Mar 2024
News Monster Hunter World Has Now Sold a Staggering 25 Million Copies
Worldwide
Monster Hunter World has long held the record as the best selling game Capcom has ever released, and the numbers just keep going up. Now six years old, the action RPG has topped 25 million sales — which is very much in mega hit territory. It's a figure that most games couldn't even dream of approaching, and just goes to show how far the...
Saturday13th Aug 2022
Random Have Nightmares About Rajang with This $200 Monster Hunter Pillow
Bodied pillow
Rajang, the often terrifying ape-like beast from Monster Hunter, now exists in official pillow form. Capcom is selling the 90cm by 70cm item through its Japanese merchandise store, and it'll set you back 26,400 yen, which is about $200 or £165, when it releases on the 9th February 2023. The pillow's 15cm thick, so it's likely got a...
Tuesday19th Oct 2021
News Monster Hunter World Sales Break 20 Million
It's a monster
Capcom's best selling game ever continues to be an absolute juggernaut. Monster Hunter World has now shipped and sold over 20 million copies, which is very, very impressive. In August 2020, the Japanese publisher revealed that World had hit 16 million units sold, so the game's managed an additional 4 million sales in just over a year...
Wednesday25th Nov 2020
News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Reveals Crossover Event with Upcoming Movie
Play as the Milla Jovovich character
Not only will next month's Monster Hunter film be hitting cinemas across the globe (where they're actually open), but Monster Hunter World: Iceborne is also saying hello to Milla Jovovich with a special crossover event that allows you to play as the character herself. Starting 3rd December 2020, two new quests...
Monday28th Sep 2020
News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne's Huge Fatalis Update Gets a Trailer Ahead of This Week's Launch
The end is in sight
It's another big week for Monster Hunters the world over as Iceborne's huge Title Update 5 launches on the 1st October (technically the 30th September in some regions). If you missed out on the news, this update adds the fearsome black dragon Fatalis alongside an arch-tempered version of Velkhana. But that's not all. The...
Friday28th Aug 2020
News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne's Final Update Launches 1st October, Adds Black Dragon Fatalis
Plus gameplay adjustments
The fearsome black dragon that is Fatalis is returning to Monster Hunter this October as part of Monster Hunter World: Iceborne's final update. The beast arrives alongside a bunch of cosmetic additions, including layered armour options for every set in the game. A load of smaller gameplay tweaks will be made as well. We've...
Monday3rd Aug 2020
News Monster Hunter: World Has Been, Well, a Monstrous Hit
Sales keep soaring
All the way back when Capcom announced Monster Hunter: World for the PlayStation 4, there was some scepticism aimed at the Japanese publisher’s scaly executives for bringing the brand to console and PC as opposed to portables where the series had previously proved popular. Fortunately, the success of the decision can no longer...
Tuesday30th Jun 2020
News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne's Big Alatreon Update Launches Next Week
It's finally here
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne's Title Update 4 was supposed to launch back in May, but it was delayed due to the coronavirus. Fortunately, the development team's now getting back on track, and it plans to unleash Alatreon next week, on the 9th July. As for what else the update will bring, Capcom is set to release a Title Update 4...
Tuesday28th Apr 2020
News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne's Alatreon Update Has Been Delayed
Coronavirus impact
Capcom has confirmed that Monster Hunter World: Iceborne's next next update has been delayed due to the ongoing coronavirus situation. The update is set to unleash Alatreon, a huge elder dragon, and it was meant to launch in May. But now, it's been pushed back to an undisclosed date. The development team writes: "Unfortunately,...
Saturday21st Mar 2020
Against the elements
Capcom has revealed its near future plans for Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, detailing the next update as well as teasing what's coming to the game in May. You can find all the info in the developer diary that we've embedded above, but if you're in a hurry, we'll quickly go over the main points in this article. First up, the...
Monday2nd Mar 2020
News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne's Next Update Will Ruin Your Day on 23rd March
Be ready
Capcom has slapped a date on the next Monster Hunter World: Iceborne update, which was first announced a couple of weeks back. In case you missed it, the update will add two new monster variants: Raging Brachydios and Furious Rajang. Yeah, sounds like fun, doesn't it? The two new beasts are set make our lives as hunters a living hell, so...
Wednesday12th Feb 2020
News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Introduces Raging Brachydios and Furious Rajang in March
Have mercy
Oh god, what did we do to deserve this? Capcom has revealed two new monster variants coming to Monster Hunter World: Iceborne at some point in March. Both Raging Brachydios (an even more explosive version of Brachydios) and Furious Rajang (an even more pissed off version of Rajang) will try their best to ruin your life next month. Will...
Monday10th Feb 2020
News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Set to Unveil Two New Variant Monsters This Week
The hunt continues
Capcom's done an amazing job of keeping Monster Hunter World interesting with updates, and it continues to impress with Iceborne. As previously announced, two new variant monsters will soon be added to the expansion. The reveal was originally set for Taipei Game Show 2020, but with the event being delayed into summer due to the...
Friday24th Jan 2020
News Monster Hunter World's Weird and Wonderful Grand Appreciation Fest Is Now Live on PS4
Happy Birthday
Monster Hunter World's latest limited time event, the Grand Appreciation Fest, is now live on PlayStation 4, although it's worth noting that you'll need Iceborne in order to experience the event to its fullest. Celebrating the second anniversary of the game's release, you can take on a number of new quests and forge some weird weapons...
Friday13th Dec 2019
News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne's Safi'jiiva Siege Is Live on PS4
That's a big dragon
It's going to be a big weekend for Monster Hunter enthusiasts, as a brand new siege is now live in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne. The fearsome Safi'jiiva, which seems to be an adult version of the base game's Xeno'jiiva, is taking on all challengers, and you'll have to defeat it over the course of multiple skirmishes in order to...
Monday25th Nov 2019
News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Adds Another Free Monster and More in December Update
Howling for you
Capcom's Monster Hunter crusade continues next month with another free update for Monster Hunter World: Iceborne. The expansion's second major update will add Stygian Zinogre -- a returning beast that rips and tears through its enemies with dragon element attacks. This fearsome opponent will take you to a new Guiding Lands region...
Friday22nd Nov 2019
News Monster Hunter and Horizon Cross Paths Once Again in Today's Iceborne Update on PS4
Into the Frozen Wilds
Horizon: Zero Dawn and Monster Hunter: World are pretty different games, but they both have one thing in common -- huge, exciting battles against gigantic creatures. It's no wonder that Aloy is returning to Capcom's best-slaying RPG in a brand new crossover event. From today, Iceborne players will be able to play a brand new...
Friday15th Nov 2019
News Get Some of the Best Weapons and Armour in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne with New Event Quests
Silver and gold
Two highly anticipated event quests have appeared in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, and they're well worth completing if you want to get your hands on some of the game's most powerful weapons and armour. The first is titled A Glance of Silver and sees you go up against a Silver Rathalos, while the second is called The Moon Is a...
Friday8th Nov 2019
News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne's Resident Evil Crossover Quest Is Live on PS4
Take the Green Herb?
Hot on the heels of Monster Hunter World: Iceborne's latest update (11.50), the title's new event quest is now live on PlayStation 4. For those out of the loop, we'd recommend watching the trailer that we've embedded above -- it's pretty crazy. Yep, it's time to take down a dodgy Vaal Hazak so that you can get your hands on...
Thursday10th Oct 2019
News Capcom Promises More Layered Armour Sets Coming to Monster Hunter World: Iceborne
Endgame fashion
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne just got hit with a monstrous update, and one of its highlights is that it introduces a load of craftable layered armour sets taken straight from the base game. A fantastic addition for players who want to customise their look. Capcom's not done yet, though. It's said that this is just the "first...
Random Rajang Owns Kirin in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Cutscene and It's Glorious
King of the jungle
Rajang has landed in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne alongside update 11.01, and boy is he beastly. The terrifying ape-like creature is a deadly foe, as evidenced by the fact that he goes all King Kong on Kirin in his introductory cutscene. We've embedded it above courtesy of Arekkz. New monsters always get a seriously cool...
Rajang cometh
Update: Monster Hunter World: Iceborne patch 11.01 is available to download now on PlayStation 4, weighing in at around 1.4GB. Happy hunting! Original Story: Capcom has detailed two incoming updates for Monster Hunter World: Iceborne. Version 11.00 and 11.01 are set to release on the 10th October alongside new monster Rajang and a...
Monday7th Oct 2019
News Monster Hunter: World Smashes Through 14 Million Copies Sold
The hunt continues
Capcom's best selling game ever continues to be a huge success for the Japanese publisher. Monster Hunter World: Iceborne launched last month and it's managed to move at least 2.5 million copies, but the expansion's arrival also seems to have had a positive impact on sales of Monster Hunter: World. The base release has now broken...
Friday4th Oct 2019
News Resident Evil Brings Horror to Monster Hunter World: Iceborne in November
Knock knock open up the door, it's real
Capcom is bringing Resident Evil to Monster Hunter World: Iceborne in November, and we've gotta say, it's doing it in style. Not only will Leon and Claire skins be up for grabs, but you'll be able to dress the Handler as Mr. X. Absolutely unreal stuff. You can stare in disbelief at the trailer above. It also...
Thursday3rd Oct 2019
Come on over
Alongside the reappearance of the terrifying ape-like beast that is Rajang, Monster Hunter World: Iceborne will be getting a couple of new features when its first big update rolls around this month, on the 10th October. For starters, a new region is being added to the Guiding Lands. It'll be a volcanic area, allowing for new materials...
Friday13th Sep 2019
News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Has Already Shipped Over 2.5 Million Copies
Monstrous
It's safe to say that Capcom has struck gold with Monster Hunter World. On top of it being the company's best selling game ever at around 13 million copies sold -- which still feels crazy to write -- the title's recently released expansion, Iceborne, is also shaping up to be a colossal success. Capcom reports that Monster Hunter World:...
Wednesday11th Sep 2019
News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Shifts 250k Units on PS4 in Japan, and That's Without Digital
Another monster hit for Capcom
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne has got off to a great start in Japan. The expansion managed to sell 250,000 units at launch -- a number that, at first glance, doesn't seem hugely impressive. However, it must be noted that this total counts for physical sales alone. Given that you need Monster Hunter World to even play...
Tuesday3rd Sep 2019
News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne's First Free Update Announced Already
Going ape
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne isn't out for a few days yet (at the time of writing), but Capcom's already prepping its first free update. Much like the base game, Iceborne will be getting regular content injections, and it all begins with a new monster in October. That's right, the mighty (and rather terrifying) Rajang is returning. This...
Thursday29th Aug 2019
News Meaty Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Trailer Shows the Electrifying Return of Zinogre
My name is thunder
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne is only a week away, and it's time to spark some additional excitement with the expansion's latest trailer. The three-minute video is actually quite meaty, as it showcases many of Iceborne's new monsters -- one of which is Zinogre, a returning beast that's basically a giant electric wolf. Its World...
Tuesday27th Aug 2019
News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne's Final Beta Will Let You Fight Icy Elder Dragon Velkhana
Cool
Think you've got what it takes to bring down one of Monster Hunter World: Iceborne's new elder dragons? If so, you may want to check out the expansion's final PlayStation 4 beta, which starts on the 30th August. Alongside the quests that were in the previous network test, players will be able to take on Velkhana -- Iceborne's mascot monster...
