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Poll Did You Buy Monster Hunter Rise on PS5, PS4?
Rise up
Out now on PS5 and PS4, Monster Hunter Rise seems to be another banger from Capcom. Many have proclaimed this to be one of the best — if not the best — instalment in the long-running franchise, and now that PlayStation players can finally jump in, we want to know if you're buying a copy. We highly recommend it, by the way. We handed the...
News Monster Hunter Rise Hunts Down a Beastly PS5, PS4 Launch Trailer
Everything you need to know
Monster Hunter Rise is out now on PS5 and PS4. Having already existed on Nintendo Switch and PC for what feels like an age, Capcom's latest is a bit late to the party, but at least the port's pretty much flawless. Boasting 4K at 60 frames-per-second performance on PS5 in particular, this is a great way to get your hunt...
News Monster Hunter Rise Will Only Be Available Digitally on PS5, PS4
Download festival
There’ll be no physical version of Monster Hunter Rise when it launches on PS5 and PS4 early next year. The port of the critically acclaimed Nintendo Switch and PC release was hastily announced last week, following a series of leaks. However, physical fans may need to curb their enthusiasm, as publisher Capcom has confirmed to...
News Monster Hunter Rise Confirmed for PS5, PS4 Release, Out 20th January
Sunbreak DLC in spring 2023
Capcom has now confirmed Monster Hunter Rise will be making its way to PS5 and PS4 on 20th January 2023. Priced at £32.99/$39.99 and available to pre-order now on the PS Store, the PS5 port will be enhanced with new options. You'll be able to select a 4K resolution at 60 frames-per-second, or drop the visuals to 1080p in...
News Monster Hunter Rise PS5 Looking Like a Lock for 20th January
Leak from Xbox virtually confirms
Update: It does appear Monster Hunter Rise will be coming to PS5 on 20th January, 2023 – although pump the brakes just a touch, because “official” confirmation comes courtesy of a leak out of Xbox Germany, which has since been deleted. We assume this was scheduled to be revealed at The Game Awards in some...
News Sonic Frontiers' First DLC Offers Free Monster Hunter Goodies
Rise to the occasion
Monster Hunter? In my Sonic Frontiers? It's more likely than you think. Yes, SEGA has announced the first DLC for the hedgehog's impending open zone adventure, and it's a collaboration with Capcom's popular action RPG series. Launching on 14th November, a few days after Frontiers' release date, this is a free content pack...
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...
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...
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...
News Monster Hunter Movie Trailer May Bemuse Franchise Fans
Milla Jovovich, Tony Jaa star
As a dumb military movie with Milla Jovovich and reasonably rendered kaiju, Monster Hunter may not be the end of the world, y’know? We’re certainly not saying it’s going to be a good movie – far from it – but it looks like a relatively entertaining popcorn romp in this new trailer, and it’s got Tony Jaa in...
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...
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...
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...
News Capcom Is Planning a Monster Hunter Game Aimed at Kids and Teenagers
Who knows what that means
Capcom is planning a new Monster Hunter game, apparently. The topic was brought up during the company's most recent investor question and answer session, in which a representative said (as translated by Gematsu): "We are planning to develop a Monster Hunter that middle and high-school students can enjoy, so please look...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
News Monster Hunter Movie Posters Will Have Franchise Fans Spitting Wyvern Feathers
Hunter's chicken
Monster Hunter: World may have introduced an entirely new audience to Capcom’s colossus co-op series, but it still generally attracts the hardest of hardcore – well, the type of punters who won’t take too kindly to a Milla Jovovich movie adaptation. These posters, revealed exclusively by IGN, are already drawing ire from the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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:...
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...
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...
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...
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...
News Horizon: Zero Dawn's Aloy Is Returning to Monster Hunter World with Iceborne Crossover
She even gets a bowgun
There's already a PlayStation 4 exclusive Aloy skin in Monster Hunter World, but it looks like the fiery-haired warrior is returning for another round when Monster Hunter World: Iceborne hits in September. Capcom's announced that a second Aloy armour set and weapon will be up for grabs in the expansion, and it seems like a...
News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Carves a Cool New Story Trailer
From the frozen north
With its release only a couple of weeks away, Capcom's eager to show more of Monster Hunter World: Iceborne. The expansion features an entirely new storyline, and although we'd argue the story is probably the weakest part of World, we're expecting better execution from the upcoming expansion. Going by this latest trailer, the...
News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Has Its Own Platinum Trophy, Despite Being an Expansion
Capgod
Well, this is something you don't see everyday. The Trophy list for Monster Hunter World: Iceborne -- the expansion that comes out in September -- is now live on the PlayStation Network. There's obviously nothing surprising about that, but the twist is that Iceborne will come with its very own Platinum Trophy. That's right, Capcom's thrown a...
Beastly
It's time for another Monster Hunter World: Iceborne info blowout. A brand new trailer for the upcoming expansion (which we've embedded above) unveils Glavenus, a returning beast and proud owner of the most fearsome tail in Monster Hunter. The trailer also shows the all-new especially-cosy-looking gathering hub, and introduces subspecies...
News Ditching Handhelds Was the Key to Monster Hunter World's Massive Success
Plus a worldwide launch
Monster Hunter World has been a gigantic success for Capcom. The publisher's best selling game ever, the action role-playing title blew away expectations when it launched back in January of last year -- our own included. But how did Capcom create such a huge hit? What did it do differently with World that made the game...
The hunt continues
We're pretty sure Capcom's at least hinted at this before, but here's confirmation anyway: Monster Hunter World: Iceborne will be Monster Hunter World's first and last expansion. During a rather humorous interview with Game Informer, producer Ryozo Tsujimoto says that "Iceborne basically completes Monster Hunter World, so it will...
News The Deadly Barioth Returns in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne
Fangtastic
Game Informer's August cover has been revealed, with the publication going in-depth on Monster Hunter World: Iceborne. The first scoop comes in the form of exclusive gameplay from the upcoming expansion, which we've embedded above. As you can see, the fearsome Barioth is back -- a fast and ferocious beast that was first introduced in...
Reminder Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Beta Is Open to Everyone on PS4 This Weekend
Monstrous
Just a swift reminder from us: the Monster Hunter World: Iceborne beta is live again on PlayStation 4 this weekend. The beta was only available to PlayStation Plus subscribers last weekend, but this time around, it's open to everyone. All you have to do is head over to the PlayStation Store and get it downloaded -- it's happening right...
Reminder The Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Beta for PS Plus Members Starts Today
Get ready, hunters
Grab your whetstones and put on a jacket: it's time for the Monster Hunter World: Iceborne beta test on PlayStation 4. This network test lets hunters get an early peek at what the wintry expansion has in store, and it all gets started today. Here are the times the beta will start: Friday 21st June 2019 <time...
News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Hunts Down a PS4 Beta Later This Month
Plus a lengthy overview trailer
Attention, hunters! Monster Hunter: World is getting a huge expansion in September, but you'll be able to check out what Iceborne has to offer much sooner than that. On PlayStation 4, Capcom is hosting a beta test for the wintry add-on, and there's not long to wait at all. In fact, there are two chances to check out...
News See Diablos in This Leaked Monster Hunter Movie Teaser
Monstrous
Last year, news broke that the Resident Evil movie director Paul W. S. Anderson is busy adapting Monster Hunter to the big screen. We also caught a few glimpses at what the movie might look like with some decidedly un-Monster Hunter stills, showing soldiers and modern weaponry. Uh oh. Thankfully, the below clip, captured offscreen at...
News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Screenshots Show the Mighty Tigrex and More
He's back
Following on from the fantastic story trailer for Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, Capcom has released a horde of superb screenshots. Featuring the beasts that you'll be battling when the expansion hits this September, we get an early glimpse of monsters new and old. And yes, Tigrex is back, baby! But it's not just about fresh meat. As...
