Action · August 8, 2018

Monster Hunter: World (2018)

trophy100 achievementsextension200 DLClocal_offer-67% current discountgroup10M–100M ownerstrending_up11.9k peak concurrentrecommend309.5k recommendations
Notice regarding the DLC lineup for this title Commencing in December 2024, the lineup of DLC for this title will be adjusted on an ongoing basis. Customers may notice changes to content availability including new bundles being added, the content of existing bundles changing, and some bundles being removed from sale temporarily or permanently. Bundle content can also be purchased individually and may be included in multiple bundles, so please review bundle details carefully before purchase to see if they contain content you already own and ensure you do not purchase the same content twice. Digital Deluxe Edition The digital deluxe edition includes the following content: Samurai Set Layered armor sets will change the look of your armor without changing the properties underneath. Equip this Samurai set over your favorite armor to take on the striking appearance of a feudal Japanese samurai warrior! Note : No weapons are included with this set Gesture: Zen Gesture: Ninja Star Gesture: Sumo Slap Enjoy three new amusing gestures you can use when interacting with other players in the game. Sticker Set: MH All-Stars Set Sticker Set: Sir Loin Set Fun stickers you can use when chatting with other players in the game. Face Paint: Wyvern Add a new face paint for character customisation in Monster Hunter: World. Hairstyle: Topknot Adds a new hairstyle for character customisation in Monster Hunter: World. About the Game Welcome to a new world! Take on the role of a hunter and slay ferocious monsters in a living, breathing ecosystem where you can use the landscape and its diverse inhabitants to get the upper hand. Hunt alone or in co-op with up to three other players, and use materials collected from fallen foes to craft new gear and take on even bigger, badder beasts! INTRODUCTION Overview Battle gigantic monsters in epic locales. As a hunter, you'll take on quests to hunt monsters in a variety of habitats. Take down these monsters and receive materials that you can use to create stronger weapons and armor in order to hunt even more dangerous monsters. In Monster Hunter: World, the latest installment in the series, you can enjoy the ultimate hunting experience, using everything at your disposal to hunt monsters in a new world teeming with surprises and excitement. Setting Once every decade, elder dragons trek across the sea to travel to the land known as the New World in a migration referred to as the Elder Crossing. To get to the bottom of this mysterious phenomenon, the Guild has formed the Research Commission, dispatching them in large fleets to the New World. As the Commission sends its Fifth Fleet in pursuit of the colossal elder dragon, Zorah Magdaros, one hunter is about to embark on a journey grander than anything they could have ever imagined. ECOSYSTEM A World That Breathes Life There are various locations teeming with wildlife. Expeditions into these locales are bound to turn up interesting discoveries. HUNTING A Diverse Arsenal, and an Indispensable Partner Your equipment will give you the power to need to carve out a place for yourself in the New World. The Hunter's Arsenal There are fourteen different weapons at the hunter's disposal, each with its own unique characteristics and attacks. Many hunters acquire proficiency in multiple types, while others prefer to attain mastery of one. Scoutflies Monster tracks, such as footprints and gashes, dot each locale. Your Scoutflies will remember the scent of a monster and guide you to other nearby tracks. And as you gather more tracks, the Scoutflies will give you even more information. Slinger The Slinger is an indispensable tool for a hunter, allowing you to arm yourself with stones and nuts that can be gathered from each locale. From diversion tactics to creating shortcuts, the Slinger has a variety of uses, and allows you to hunt in new and interesting ways. Specialized Tools Specialized tools activate powerful effects for a limited amount of time, and up to two can be equipped at a time. Simple to use, they can be selected and activated just like any other item you take out on a hunt. Palicoes Palicoes are hunters' reliable comrades out in the field, specialized in a variety of offensive, defensive, and restorative support abilities. The hunter's Palico joins the Fifth Fleet with pride, as much a bona fide member of the Commission as any other hunter.

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Position in Action

MetricThis titleGenre position
Review volume493.4k Steam reviewsTop 1% in Action
Positive rating88% positiveGenre average: 83% — this title sits in top 46%
Metacritic88/100Genre average 77 — top 9% of Action titles
Concurrent peak11.9k playersTop 2% in Action by live player count
Engagement hours161 h averageTop 2% for session depth among Action

Community Tag Signals

Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.

  • Co-op · 3.0k
  • Multiplayer · 2.8k
  • Action · 2.5k
  • Open World · 2.0k
  • RPG · 1.9k
  • Character Customization · 1.6k
  • Third Person · 1.5k
  • Adventure · 1.3k
  • Fantasy · 1.3k
  • Action RPG · 1.2k
  • Difficult · 1.2k
  • Singleplayer · 1.1k
  • Exploration · 975
  • Great Soundtrack · 854
  • Replay Value · 847

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Localization Coverage

Interface / Subtitles (12)

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  • Spanish - Spain volume_up
  • Arabic
  • Portuguese - Brazil
  • Polish
  • Traditional Chinese
  • Japanese volume_up
  • Korean
  • Russian

Full audio (7)

  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • German
  • Spanish - Spain
  • Japanese
  • Spanish - Latin America

Reception Metrics

Steam community

88%Very Positive · 493.4k reviews

434.2k positive · 59.2k negative

Metacritic

88/100 critic aggregate

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Metacritic user score

7.1/10

Curator recommendations

309.5k

Peak concurrent players

11.9k

Features & Capabilities

Multiplayer

  • Multi-player
  • Co-op

Community

  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Trading Cards

Accessibility

  • Adjustable Text Size

Input & Comfort

  • Camera Comfort
  • Custom Volume Controls
  • Stereo Sound
  • Surround Sound
  • Partial Controller Support

Other

  • Single-player
  • Keyboard Only Option

Press Quotes

“This beautifully implemented port is a perfect PC introduction to the joys of Monster Hunter” 95/100 – IGN “Monster Hunter: World’s thrilling fights with fantastic beasts never get old” 86/100 – PC Gamer “This is absolutely a buy” AngryCentaurGaming (video review)

Engagement Profile

All-time avg

161h

extensive (100+ hours)

Median

52h

Typical completion time

2-week avg

13h

Current engagement

Achievements

100

Steam unlocks available

Release & Availability

Release dateAug 8, 2018
DeveloperCAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Base price$9.89 -67%
DLC / Add-ons200 released
PlatformsWindows
Estimated owners10M–100M
External linksOfficial site · Metacritic page · Support

Editions & Packages

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