Monster Hunter: World enthralled console gamers into the New World, inviting them to liquidate haunting creatures that populate the continent; soon enough PC gamers will be able to replicate that very experience.
Earlier today in a blog post, Capcom announced a solid date for when we can expect to start slaying some monsters; formerly arriving Q4 2018, Monster Hunter: World is slated to release 9th August. Players can visit Steam to pre-order the game for $59.99, granting access to two exclusive in-game rewards:
Origin Set
The Origin Set armor is a nostalgic must-have for series fans.
This full armor set (head, chest, arms, waist, and legs) comes with enough defense to carry you through the early quests, and also features plenty of skills useful for gathering.
Fair Wind Charm
The Fair Wind charm carries a skill that increases your attack power, and one that adds a chance of reducing the damage you take. The charm also has a nice visual impact, as equipping it will add a glowing aura effect to your left arm!
Players can also opt-in to purchase the Deluxe Edition comprising of the following digital cosmetics:
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 customization in Monster Hunter: World.
Hairstyle: Topknot
Adds a new hairstyle for character customization in Monster Hunter: World.
The Deluxe Edition will set you back $79.99.
Along with the release date came the system requirements! Here’s a rundown of what specs you’ll need to run this bad boy:
| RECOMMENDED | |
| OS | WINDOWS® 7/8/8.1/10 (64-BIT required) |
| CPU | Intel® Core™ i3 8350 4GHz or Intel® Core™ i7 3770 3.4GHz or AMD Ryzen™ 5 1500X |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| GPU | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 (VRAM 3GB) or AMD Radeon™ RX 570X (VRAM 4GB) |
| Network | Broadband internet connection |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 20 GB available space |
| Sound | DirectSound compatible (DirectX® 9.0c or higher) |
| Notes | Mouse, keyboard and game pads (both DirectInput and XInput) are supported. 30FPS at 1080p on HIGH graphic settings. |
| MINIMUM | |
| OS | WINDOWS® 7/8/8.1/10 (64-BIT required) |
| CPU | Intel® Core™ i5 4460 3.2GHz / AMD FX™ 6300 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| GPU | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 760 / AMD Radeon™ R7 260x (VRAM 2GB) |
| Network | Broadband internet connection |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 20 GB available space |
| Sound | DirectSound compatible (DirectX® 9.0c or higher) |
| Notes | Mouse, keyboard and game pads (both DirectInput and XInput) are supported. 30FPS at 1080p on LOW graphic settings. |
Monster Hunter: World has been a roaring success, shifting 8 million copies, becoming the PS4’s second best selling game of all time, knocking Horizon Zero Dawn off its pedestal. Furthermore, Monster Hunter: World is Capcom’s bestselling title. It will be interesting to see if this success translates to the PC version as this will be the first game in the franchise on the platform.
Monster Hunter: World is out now on PS4 and Xbox One with a PC version coming on August 9th.