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Guide Monster Hunter: World Armor Skills, What They Do, and Upgrade Levels
Get good
When you first start playing Monster Hunter: World, you'll likely be tempted to focus on crafting armor with a higher defense rating. We recommend that you don't do that, because the skills on them are far more important. That's because you can upgrade most armor sets to the max defense rating, but you can't change the skills on the vast...
News Monster Hunter: World's Japanese Sales Top 1.35 Million in Opening Weekend
Home turf
As you might have guessed, Monster Hunter: World sold very well indeed in Japan over its first three days. To be precise, it sold 1,350,412 units, and that's without including digital sales. This makes it the top selling PS4 game in Japan for last week. PlayStation hardware also performed well, surging from 44,910 to 140,432 during the...
A problem shared
Chances are, you've bought Monster Hunter: World for multiplayer. After all, the enormous world and even bigger monsters are way more fun to tackle as a group than by your lonesome. The only problem is, Capcom hasn't made it very easy to play with your friends. Nor is it exactly straightforward to join a squad, or create a...
News Monster Hunter: World Squad Issue Is Preventing Some Players from Teaming Up
Let's hope it gets fixed
An ongoing issue that seems to have gone under the radar, some Monster Hunter: World players are encountering a rather nasty bug that's preventing them from accessing the game's squad system. Said system essentially allows players to create and join clans so that they can team up and find suitable allies a little quicker...
Weirdness Capcom Will Give £50,000 to Anyone With Proof of Real Life Monsters
Hope you've got some scout flies
Have you been obsessively playing Monster Hunter: World? Think you can put your tracking skills to use in real life? In one of the strangest publicity moves we've read about in a while, it seems Capcom is willing to splash some serious cash for evidence of monsters in the real world. The publisher has announced that...
News In One Weekend, Monster Hunter: World Is Crowned the Series' Fastest Selling Entry Ever
It's shipped 5 million copies
The game's only been out for one weekend, but Capcom says that Monster Hunter: World is already the fastest selling entry in the series' history. Combining digital sales with shipped figures, the Japanese publisher states that the game has shifted 5 million copies, which is pretty darn impressive. Again, World launched...
Guide Monster Hunter: World Weapons - All Gunlances, Upgrade Trees, and How to Craft them
Updated with all gunlances!
Welcome to the latest instalment in our Monster Hunter: World weapons crafting guide. This one focuses on the Gunlance, the weapon of choice for those that fancy having a little bit of everything. The Gunlance has decent damage, a ranged option, and yet still plenty of the same defensive options as the Lance. If you...
News Monster Hunter: World Adds Street Fighter's Ryu, Sakura
Here comes a new challenger
Monster Hunter: World will soon play host to a couple more guest characters, as Street Fighter’s Ryu and Sakura prepare to toss fireballs at oblivious beasts. The full-body armour sets will not only allow you to dress like the aforementioned brawlers, but will also add voice packs so that you sound like the iconic...
Poll Will You Be Playing Monster Hunter: World This Weekend?
The hunt begins
2018 is off to a great start on PlayStation 4, with Monster Hunter: World stealing both the headlines and the high review scores. The title's currently sitting on a nest of 8s, 9s, and 10s, but we want to know if you've bought into the hype. For this week's casual Friday poll, we're here to find out if you'll be sinking your...
Guide Monster Hunter: World – All Items, Ammo & Coatings, and How to Craft Them
You're a crafty one
As the name suggests, Monster Hunter: World is an experience made up of mostly hunting massive monsters with even bigger weapons. As is often the case, though, preparation is key, and you won't get very far at all without bringing the necessary equipment. That's where this guide comes in. We want to help you find all of the...
Guide Monster Hunter: World Beginners Tips and Tricks - Everything You Need to Know
A world of adventure
Monster Hunter: World revolves around a fleet of expert hunters as they journey to the new world, seeking the truth about an event known as the Elder Crossing. This is where dragons periodically travel to this new land for an unknown purpose. In many ways, this echoes what's happening to the franchise itself. Since the...
News Monster Hunter: World Has Plenty of Trophies to Hunt Down
Make some space in your cabinet
Not only will Monster Hunter: World feature lots of fearsome beasts to hunt, there will also be a decent list of Trophies to tackle. The full Trophy list has hit the web, and it contains 50 trinkets for you to collect. It's more or less the kind of challenges you'd expect from the release: progress through the story,...
News Insane Monster Hunter: World PS4 Ad Is Somehow Even Better than the Last One
Monster mash
PlayStation Japan knows how to make adverts. Whenever the company gets its hands on the advertising rights for a big release, it almost always finds a way to make us crack up -- and this new Monster Hunter: World ad is no different. In fact, it's probably one of the funniest we've seen. Once again, Japanese actor Takayuki Yamada is...
News Monster Hunter: World's Final Beta Can Be Downloaded Now on PS4
Last chance
Monster Hunter: World is fast approaching, but if you're eager to give the game one try before its full launch, you may want to hop onto the PlayStation Store and get its final beta downloading. Starting today (the 17th January), the third beta is available for pre-load, meaning that you can get it downloaded before the testing period...
News First Monster Hunter: World Review Is Near Perfect
But...
Ever since we first went hands on with Monster Hunter: World we’ve been waxing lyrical about the title, and our collective enthusiasm has only grown with subsequent betas. It’s no surprise, then, that the first review of the game is particularly high: 39/40 to be precise. But yes, there’s the caveat: this comes courtesy of Japa
News That Beastly Monster Hunter: World PS4 Pro is Heading West
Roar-some
At the start of the day, we knew that the gorgeous special edition Monster Hunter: World PS4 Pro was making its way to France. Now, we've learned it'll be releasing in North America and Europe in general. Releasing at the same time as the game itself on 26th January, the bundle incorporates a 1TB customised PS4 Pro and DualShock 4, a...
News Monster Hunter: World Wheels Out More PS4 Gameplay Before Launch
Nothing rotten about it
Want yet more great looking Monster Hunter: World gameplay? Well you're in luck, because Capcom's released another eight minutes of footage, this time taking us through the treacherous Rotten Vale region. The place looks like it really stinks. As with the previous gameplay video, this latest look at the title gives you a...
Guide Monster Hunter: World Weapons - All Heavy Bowguns, Upgrade Trees, and How to Craft them
Updated with all heavy bowguns!
Welcome to the latest instalment in our Monster Hunter: World weapons crafting guide. This one focuses on the Heavy Bowguns, the weapon of choice for those that think a machine gun is the way to go. Well, that's the special ability of the Heavy Bowgun. Once a monster is stunned, you can rain down havoc...
Guide Monster Hunter: World Weapons - All Great Swords, Upgrade Trees, and How to Craft Them
Updated with all great swords!
So you like swords big enough to break someone's back when they try to lift them? Fair enough. Monster Hunter: World's monsters are pretty big themselves, so you're going to need a weapon that can put them down for good. How about a Great Sword? But there are an absolute ton of great swords in the game, all with...
News We'll Gladly Watch 9 Whole Minutes of New Monster Hunter: World PS4 Gameplay, Thanks
Good hunting
Ah, Monster Hunter: World. It looks great, it plays great (going by our time with the beta), and it's out this month. If you need a quick hype injection, you'll want to give this new nine-minute gameplay video a watch, which details the Coral Highlands -- a rather eye-catching environment that's yours to explore. Are you excited for...
Guide Monster Hunter: World Weapons - All Insect Glaives, Upgrade Trees, and How to Craft Them
Updated with all insect glaives!
Welcome to the latest instalment in our Monster Hunter: World weapons crafting guide. This one focuses on the Insect Glaive, the weapon of choice for those that like to spend a ton of time airborne. It's kind of like a staff from martial arts movies, crossed with some of the Horn's functionality. You...
News Capcom Invites Monster Hunter Fans to a Meaty Feast in London
Monstrous appetite
There have been some incredible PR stunts for game launches in the past, but this latest effort from Capcom UK looks particularly appetising. To celebrate the launch of Monster Hunter: World, it's throwing an epic feast at London's Flat Iron Square, from Thursday 25th to Sunday 28th January. The best part? It's free. At the...
News Take Down the Nergigante in Third Monster Hunter: World Beta Test on PS4
The hunt is on once again
Capcom has just wrapped up a live broadcast focusing on this month's Monster Hunter: World, in which the publisher shared some brand new information and footage. First and foremost is the news that, yes, there will be yet another open beta test on PS4, beginning 18th January at 18:00 PT (or 19th January at 02:00 GMT for us...
News Monster Hunter: World Will Push PS4 Sales in Japan, Says Former Famitsu Editor
Japanese giant
Hirokazu Hamamura might not be a household name, but he's currently President of Enterbrain, the publisher of Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu, after a long stint as its Editor-in-Chief. It's fair to say he knows his stuff. Speaking with Japanese site Mantan Web, Hamamura-san predicted that the new entry in the celebrated Monster...
News PlayStation's Japanese Monster Hunter: World Ad Is Predictably Brilliant
Money talks
Monster Hunter: World is edging closer to its January release dates, and as you'd imagine, PlayStation Japan is starting to kick its marketing machine into gear. This advert stars Japanese actor Takayuki Yamada, who gifts three friends some money to celebrate the New Year. It's only a short video, but you've got to love Yamada's...
News Monster Hunter: World's Main Story Will Take 40-50 Hours to Beat, Says Dev
Monstrous
Monster Hunter: World is shaping up to be a huge creature-crunching package, especially when you take this latest quote from director Yuya Tokuda into account. Tokuda told Mein-MMO that the game's story takes anywhere from 40 to 50 hours to complete. We don't know too much about said story at this point in time, but clearly Capcom's...
News The Monster Hunter: World Beta Returns for All PS4 Players Next Week
Roarsome
Oh sh*t son, the Monster Hunter: World beta is coming back to PlayStation 4 next week. Capcom will be reopening the beta for all players this time around -- not just those who are PlayStation Plus members. It begins on the 22nd December and lasts until the 26th December, so you'll have four whole days to get stuck in. You'll be able to...
Poll What Do You Think of Monster Hunter: World After Trying the PS4 Beta?
Beastly?
The Monster Hunter: World beta ends today (or it may have already ended, depending on when you're reading this) and it's safe to say that we've been left thoroughly impressed. You can have a read of our thoughts by clicking through here. But enough about what we think -- we want to know what you think of Monster Hunter: World after having...
Hands On Monster Hunter: World Is Shaping Up to Be Something Very, Very Special on PS4
We spent the whole weekend with the beta
Monster Hunter has built up a loving, hardcore fanbase on Nintendo platforms over the years, but we believe now more than ever that its return to home consoles is what will propel the series to a whole new level -- and the amount of interest and hype surrounding the game's PlayStation 4 beta is an indication...
News Capcom Planning Free Monster Hunter: World Content Updates After Launch
The hunt continues
Capcom has revealed that it's eyeing up free content updates for Monster Hunter: World following the game's release late next month. Talking to Japanese publication Famitsu -- as translated by Gematsu -- producer Ryozo Tsujimoto reveals the publisher's plans, at least partially. "We are thinking about free, post-launch...
PSX 2017 Mega Man Joins the Hunt in Monster Hunter: World
Palic-okay, then
Remember when Capcom treated Mega Man with such disdain that Keiji Inafune went and raised a fortune for spiritual successor Mighty No. 9, only to let everyone down with the final product? Well, the Japanese publisher’s finally bloody remembered its mascot, announcing an all-new entry in the series – and a Monster Hunter:...
PSX 2017 Monster Hunter: World Gets a Gorgeous Story Trailer
Plot armour
Playing the Monster Hunter: World beta this weekend, are you? Well, if you're not quite hyped to give Capcom's creature-slaying test run a shot, then we'd recommend watching this new trailer. The three-minute video gives us a better idea of what to expect from the game's story. Yes, you'll be spending most of your time taking out beasts...
Guide Monster Hunter: World PS4 Beta - When Does it Start, What Time, and What's In It
And when does it end?
The Monster Hunter: World beta is finally (almost) upon us, and much like you, we can't wait to give it a spin. But when does the beta go live? What's in the beta? When does it end? We're quickly going to run through the answers to these questions. How do you access the Monster Hunter: World beta? First thing's first, you'll...
News You Can Download the Monster Hunter: World Beta Right Now on PS4
Pre-load the beta ahead of launch
If you're a PlayStation Plus member, you can head on over to the PlayStation Store right now and download the Monster Hunter: World beta ahead of its launch on Saturday the 9th December. Be warned, though: it's a little difficult to find. If you can't see it by searching for Monster Hunter, try going to games,...
News Monster Hunter: World PS4 Beta Features All Weapon Types and Two Maps to Explore
Plus more details
The Monster Hunter: World beta goes live this Saturday -- and you can pre-load it starting from midnight tonight, apparently -- on PlayStation 4 for PlayStation Plus members. But what's actually in the beta? Capcom's revealed its contents ahead of the big day, so let's quickly run through what you can expect. For starters, the...
News Capcom Attaches Dates and Times to Monster Hunter: World PS4 Beta
Not long now
Get your creature slaying gang together: Capcom's dated the highly anticipated Monster Hunter: World beta. The test's set to start on Saturday 9th December, which is just over a week away, in case you're wondering. It carries through to Tuesday 12th December, so you'll have around three days to get stuck in. Fortunately, Capcom's...
News Monster Hunter: World's Training Area Looks Like an Excellent Addition to Capcom's Series
Good news, newbies
Carrying on their coverage of Monster Hunter: World, Game Informer has released a fresh video that details the game's all-new training area. Designed to help settle newcomers, the training area allows you to test out all available weapon types and see what each armament is capable of -- complete with command lists so you can...
News Wrap Your Eyes Around 20 Minutes of Fantastic Monster Hunter: World PS4 Gameplay
Monster mash
Capcom's posted two videos that perhaps give us our best look at Monster Hunter: World yet. The mostly uncut footage covers a lot of the game -- exploration, combat, character creation -- so if you're yet to be convinced that the title's one to keep an eye on, be sure to give them a watch. If you're thinking about putting some...
News Sony Goes All-In on Monster Hunter: World Audio Merch in Japan
Rumble in the jungle
Sony's really pushing Monster Hunter: World in Japan, where it'll be releasing a whole line of audio-based products that tie into Capcom's upcoming action role-playing title. The lineup includes a snazzy looking Monster Hunter branded Walkman, some stylish headphones, and a neat little portable speaker. We're not entirely...
News Feast Your Eyes on More Roarsome Monster Hunter: World Footage
Beastly
Capcom has put together two new trailers for Monster Hunter: World, detailing two separate environments that are yours to explore in the upcoming action role-playing game. The first gives us a good look at the Rotten Vale, while the second shows us the Wildspire Waste. Those of you who have been keeping up to date with the release will...
News Monster Hunter: World Has a Full Clan System for Up to 50 Players
Squad goals
So it's already been established that Monster Hunter: World is the real deal. It ain't no watered down Western version of Capcom's creature-culling series, as was the worry of many. With that squared away, the publisher seems keen to point out what improvements the home console release is bringing to the Monster Hunter formula. One key...
News No Loot Boxes in Monster Hunter: World, Dev Says It Wants the Game to Be Rewarding
"We want people to have the experience"
It doesn't really come as a surprise, but Monster Hunter: World won't have loot boxes or microtransactions. Yay! We're particularly happy about that because it means we won't have to set aside the time to moan about them when the game launches early next year. Speaking to GameSpot, series producer...
PGW 2017 PlayStation Plus Members Get Monster Hunter: World Beta in December
Beastly
Following on from the game's latest trailer, Capcom has announced that Monster Hunter: World will be getting a beta in December, and it'll be available to PlayStation Plus subscribers. Nice! "Take on Three Epic Monsters and Quests in the Exclusive Beta this December and Equip Special Gear from Lethal Hunter Aloy," reads the press...
PGW 2017 Monster Hunter: World Adds Playable Aloy from Horizon, Only on PS4
And the game still looks amazing
So, Monster Hunter: World still looks bloody brilliant. We got our latest look at Capcom's upcoming title during Sony's Paris Games Week 2017 press conference, and although the trailer's well worth a watch for the sheer amount of beastly action, the real surprise comes at the end. Indeed, the video reveals...
Hands On Monster Hunter: World Is Already a Game of the Year Candidate
It's that good
Oh boy! Monster Hunter: World is good. Like, potentially Game of the Year winning good – and that’ll be some feat considering that it’s slated to launch in January. Indeed, having spent a good 45 minutes with the title thus far, we suggest you let your scepticism for this PlayStation 4 instalment slide – it’s everything...
News Monster Hunter: World's Character Creator Looks Sublime
Felyne fine
We have a Monster Hunter: World hands on going live this week and it’s gushing. The long and short of it is that you should be very excited for Capcom’s console-based animal slaughtering sim. And it just keeps getting better, too: this clip fresh out of the Tokyo Game Show demonstrates the release’s mind-bogglingly in-depth...
News Here's 40 More Minutes of Monster Hunter: World on PS4, This Time in English
Feature creature
So, who wants more Monster Hunter: World? We've already seen plenty of footage off the back of Tokyo Game Show 2017, but if you've still got a hankering for some beastly battles, then check out PlayStation Access' EGX 2017 livestream archive, which we've embedded above. This is the English version of action role-playing...
TGS 2017 Watch Capcom's Entire Monster Hunter: World PS4 Presentation
Features a lot of brand new gameplay
If you're eager to see more of the superb looking Monster Hunter: World, then you may want to get stuck into Capcom's Tokyo Game Show 2017 presentation, which we've embedded above. The video's about 50 minutes long, but it features a lot of fresh gameplay footage, including a look at one of the title's hub...
TGS 2017 Here's 24 Minutes of Glorious Monster Hunter: World PS4 Gameplay
Out and about
Who's up for a good look at Monster Hunter: World, then? Straight out of TGS 2017, Japanese publication Famitsu has uploaded over 20 minutes of PlayStation 4 gameplay footage -- and it looks fantastic. The video features the game's desert area and plenty of combat. Remember, Monster Hunter: World isn't very far away at all -- it's due...
TGS 2017 Sony Bets Big on Monster Hunter with Limited Edition PS4 Pro
Liolaeus Edition launching in Japan
It’s no surprise to see Sony pushing Monster Hunter: World hard – this is a huge title for both the PlayStation 4 and Capcom itself. As such, a Limited Edition hardware bundle always seemed likely – and that’s exactly what the platform holder announced during its TGS 2017 press conference earlier today...