The Monster Hunter World release looks set to be one of the early success stories of 2018, based on beta feedback and early reviews.
And fans don’t have much longer to wait for the full game to go live.
Friday, January 26 is penciled as the release date for Monster Hunter World on PS4, Xbox One and PC.
But until then, there have been a few spoilers released for those interested in seeing what the game will be like.
Monster Hunter World on PS4 will include a long list of Trophies to earn, which have been uncovered early by fans.
These achievements come with descriptions, giving an early indication on what will be included.
A total of 50 Trophies – 1 Platinum, 2 Gold, 11 Silver and 36 Bronze – have been found as part of the new Monster Hunter title.
As you might imagine, these new Trophies come with a large spoiler alert and can be found at the bottom of the article.
For those interested in getting going on their new adventure as quickly as possible, Microsoft have you covered.
Monster Hunter World on Xbox One is now available to pre-load in many regions, meaning you can have nearly everything ready for launch day.
This options is available to those who digitally pre-ordered the game and weighs in at around 13.6 GB for total install on consoles.
However, while this will save a lot of time on launch day, Capcom have also confirmed that a day one patch will be required too.
This will take up around 815MB in space and includes some very important features, including:
- Multiplayer, event quests, chat functionality, and other online features
- Now able to claim content via the Housekeeper in your room
- Gallery Mode added to the title menu. The gallery allows you to view all of the cutscenes you have watched so far in the game. The player character that appears in the cutscenes will vary depending on which save data you have loaded.
This new update will also add the infamous Monster Hunter pet pig, which has been featured in every game in the series.
“Once you have made enough progress in the story, a Poogie will appear in the tradeyard in Astera,” Capcom explains.
“Get the Poogie to warm up to you by petting it in just the right way! Once it’s friendly with you, pick it up and carry it to different places throughout Astera… and you might just be rewarded for your kindness.”
The upcoming action game is also being optimised for PS4 Pro and Xbox One X. This includes HDR support, improved frame rates and resolutions.
Express Online spoke to Monster Hunter World producer Ryozo Tsujimoto to see when the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X Enhanced updates will be released.
“Some data is a day one patch that you can download,” Tsujimoto explained. “But once you’ve got that on the first day of release, you’ll be able to enjoy enhanced graphics and performance modes for Playstation 4 Pro and Xbox One X.”
Xbox One X and PS4 Pro users will be able to play the optimised version of Monster Hunter World on day one. Fans will be able to choose from different modes that enhance the performance, resolution or graphics.
As an added bonus, Sony has also revealed a Monster Hunter World-themed PS4 Pro console bundle, complete with a custom controller and copy of the game.
MONSTER HUNTER WORLD PS4 TROPHIES:
- Conqueror of the New Word: Unlock all trophies for Monster Hunter: World Platinum
- Welcome to the New World: Earn the right to take on two-star assignments Bronze
- Nothing Stops This Commission: Earn the right to take on three-star assignments Bronze
- Defender of Astera: Earn the right to take on four-star assignments Bronze
- Into the Deep: Earn the right to take on five-star assignments Bronze
- Death Begets Life: Successfully guide Zorah Magdaros Bronze
- The Empress of the Highlands: Earn the right to take on seven-star assignments Bronze
- The Sapphire Star: Solve the mystery of the Elder Crossing Silver
- The Hunter’s Life for Me: Complete 50 optional quests Bronze
- An Inquisitive Mind: Complete your first investigation Bronze
- The Franchise Hunter: Complete 50 investigations Bronze
- Step into the Arena: Complete your first arena quest Bronze
- Nowhere to go but Up: Complete 50 arena quests Bronze
- New World Settler: Establish five camps Bronze
- The Art of Camouflage: Escape the Jagras pack by hiding in some shrubs Bronze
- Angling for a Bite: Catch your first fish Bronze
- Mmm, So Tasty: Cook your first well-done steak Bronze
- The Bigger They Are…: Mount your first monster Bronze
- A Living Fossil: Capture a fish known as “the living fossil” Silver
- Snuggles for All: Capture a fluffy, snuggly creature Silver
- Commissioned Work: Obtain 100,000 research points Bronze
- Bourgeois Hunter: Possess 1,000,000 zenny Bronze
- Bristles for All: Capture a stiff, bristly creature Silver
- Rainbow Bright: Capture a creature that glitters like a rainbow Silver
- Impregnable Defense: Obtain five highly rare pieces of armor Bronze
- Power is Everything: Obtain five highly rare weapons Bronze
- Movin’ On Up: Move into an upgraded room Bronze
- First Friends: Befriend your first Tailraider Bronze
- Bosom Buddies: Become fully proficient with any Palico Gadget Bronze
- Monster Ph.D: Research everything about almost every monster Silver
- Temper Tempter: Hunt your first tempered monster Bronze
- Indomitable: Hunt 50 tempered monsters Silver
- Minatare Crown: Record your first miniature crown in your hunting log Bronze
- Miniature Crown Collector: Obtain a miniature crown for 10 or more monsters in your hunting log Silver
- Miniature Crown Master: Obtain a miniature crown for almost every monster in your hunting log Gold
- Giant Crown: Record your first giant crown in your hunting log Bronze
- Giant Crown Collector: Obtain a giant crown for 10 or more monsters in your hunting log Silver
- Giant Crown Master: Obtain a giant crown for almost every monster in your hunting log Gold
- Capture Novice: Capture your first monster Bronze
- Capture Pro: Capture 50 monsters Silver
- Elderslayer: Slay 50 elder dragons Bronze
- Monster Slayer: Hunt 100 large monsters Bronze
- Monster Hunter: Hunt 500 large monsters Silver
- HELP!: Fire an SOS flare for the first time Bronze
- I Am the Reinforcements: Respond to an SOS flare, and help complete 10 quests Bronze
- Hunters United: Complete a quest via multiplayer Bronze
- Hunters United Forever: Complete 100 quests via multiplayer Bronze
- Spreading the Word: Collect over 50 Guild Cards Bronze
- Established Hunter: Reach hunter rank 100 Bronze