Monster Hunter: World

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection launched on March 13, 2026, marking a significant expansion to the Monster Hunter universe. This release introduced a wealth of new content, including new characters, monsters, and gameplay features.

• New Monsties: Players gained access to new Monsties such as Legia, Chirpy, and Gravy, each linked to new characters introduced in the game.
  • New Characters: Gaul, Murray, Ogden, Kora, Fiero, and Vandura joined the roster, each with unique backgrounds and roles.
• New Monsters: The colossal Elder Dragon, Feral Yama Tsukami, and Omega Planetes were revealed, with Omega Planetes featuring a special mission for players at HR 41 or above.
• Event Quest: The Arch-tempered Nu Udra event quest was introduced for players at HR 100+, adding a challenging new monster to hunt.
• New Features: The game introduced a Character Creation System allowing players to customize their character's appearance, alongside a Side Stories Feature that provided additional storylines and rewards.
• Seasonal Event: The Festival of Accord: Dreamspell event took place on October 22, 2025, featuring new decorations, menu items, and limited-time equipment.
• Free Rewards: Players received free layered armor themed after the Legiana Armor set and a Gold Circlet accessory for their Ranger upon the DLC release.

Monster Hunter Wilds launched on February 28, 2025, marking a significant expansion to the Monster Hunter universe with new monsters, locales, and gameplay mechanics. This new title introduced dynamic environments and unique monsters such as Jin Dahaad and Lagiacrus, enhancing the hunting experience for players.

• New Monsters: The launch of Monster Hunter Wilds featured several new creatures:
  • Jin Dahaad: An enormous leviathan.
  • Lagiacrus: A returning fan-favorite monster.
  • Seregios: Another new monster introduced in the latest content.
• New Locales: Players explored fresh areas including:
  • Iceshard Cliffs: A snowy environment with blizzard conditions.
  • Oilwell Basin: A molten terrain with bursts of oilsilt.
  • Azuz, the Everforge: A new village centered around a large forge.
• Gameplay Mechanics: A variety of new systems and features were added:
  • Skill Builds Reworked: Skills are now attached to weapons instead of armor.
  • Seamless Locale Transition: Players can move between locales without loading screens.
  • Introduction of Focus Mode: A mechanic allowing enhanced weapon precision and powerful strikes.
• Open Beta Tests: Multiple beta tests allowed players to preview the game:
  • The first beta ran from November 1 to November 4, 2024.
  • A second beta took place from February 6 to February 9, 2025, featuring additional gameplay elements.
• Balance Changes: Several weapon adjustments were made to improve gameplay, including modifications to the Insect Glaive, Lance, and Bow.

The introduction of the new monster Balahara on June 8, 2024, marked a significant content addition to Monster Hunter: World, expanding the game's roster with this unique desert-dwelling leviathan. Alongside this, the game saw the introduction of High Rank and the elusive ??? Rathian, offering fresh challenges for players.

• New Monster: Balahara debuted, capable of creating quicksand traps, enhancing the dynamic of desert hunting.
• High Rank Content: Players gained access to High Rank quests and began tracking the elusive ??? Rathian, unlocking new gameplay experiences.
• Monster Hunter Stories on Steam: The original Monster Hunter Stories was announced for Steam, set to release on June 14, 2024, featuring improved graphics and new content.
• New Locale: The Wildspire Waste was introduced as a new hunting ground, mixing desert and swamp terrain, providing fresh environments for exploration and combat.
• Crossplay Feature: Announced for Monster Hunter Wilds, crossplay across all platforms was confirmed, enhancing multiplayer connectivity.

• Seasonal Event: The Monster Hunter 20th Anniversary celebration included community voting for the top monster, engaging players in a nostalgic event.
• Quality of Life Updates: Players received tips for hunting strategies against monsters like Anjanath, emphasizing preparation and environmental awareness.
• Steam Deck Verification: The game received official verification for Steam Deck, ensuring optimal functionality with the handheld console.

Monster Hunter Rise launched on January 12, 2022, bringing new hunting action and features to players on PC. This significant release introduced a host of new content, including brand-new monsters and various free items aimed at enhancing the player experience.

• New Monsters Introduced: Several new monsters were added, expanding the game's roster and providing fresh challenges.
• Free Guild Cross Armor Set and Legacy Talisman: Players received free gear to help them prepare for the new expansion, making it easier to dive into the latest content.
• Free Celebratory Item Pack: The Kamura Pack 1 offered players useful items such as Mega Potions, Well-done Steaks, and Large Barrel Bombs at no cost.
• PC Guild Provisions Item Packs: These packs included various armor spheres and items designed to support players as they engage with the new content.
• New Graphics Options and Customization: The update introduced enhanced graphics filters and improved keyboard and mouse support, allowing players to customize their gameplay experience.

Fatalis, the Legendary Black Dragon, made a significant return in this window, launching on October 1, 2020, alongside new gear and a special assignment at Castle Schrade. This update also introduced Arch-tempered Velkhana, along with various event quests and collaborations, including a tie-in with the Artemis 'Monster Hunter' movie, enriching the game with new content and challenges.

• New Monsters:
  • Fatalis: Added as a challenging new monster with unique gear.
  • Arch-tempered Velkhana: Available through a limited-time event quest.
• Event Quests:
  • Artemis 'Monster Hunter' Movie Quest: Featured original story elements and rewards, released on December 4, 2020.
  • Street Fighter V Collaboration Quests: Included new armor sets and quests available from October 1, 2020.
• Gameplay Changes:
  • Clutch Claw Boost skill: Enhanced monster interactions by allowing easier wounding of monsters.
  • New armor skills: Introduced skills that improve heavy weapon functionality and monster tenderization.
• Seasonal Events:
  • Fall Seasonal Events: Included the Astera Autumn Harvest Fest and Seliana Fun Fright Fest, adding seasonal activities and decorations.
  • Red Dragon Siege Event: Featured difficulty scaling for different player counts, enhancing cooperative play.
• Balance Changes:
  • Wound duration adjustment: Increased the time wounds remain on monsters, affecting combat strategy.
  • Improved Feystone drop rates: Enhanced chances for higher rarity decorations from certain investigations.

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne launched on January 9, 2020, bringing a wealth of new content to players, including the expansive region of Hoarfrost Reach, new Master Rank difficulty, and a host of new monsters. Significant updates continued throughout the year, culminating in the introduction of Alatreon, the Blazing Black Dragon, on July 9, 2020, alongside other notable creatures and events.

• Major Content Drops:
  • Monster Hunter World: Iceborne launched on January 9, 2020, featuring new gameplay actions and monsters.
  • Safi’jiiva Siege began on March 20, 2020, introducing unique gameplay mechanics.
  • Alatreon was added on July 9, 2020, alongside the Frostfang Barioth variant.

• New Monsters:
  • Rajang introduced on February 6, 2020, available through a Special Assignment post-Iceborne campaign.
  • Furious Rajang and Raging Brachydios were added on April 9, 2020, with new armor sets for each.
  • Stygian Zinogre and Safi'jiiva were also introduced in March 2020.

• Gameplay Enhancements:
  • The Awakened Safi’jiiva Weapons system launched on March 12, 2020, allowing unique enhancements.
  • The Layered Weapons System was introduced on April 9, 2020, enabling players to change weapon appearances while retaining stats.

• Seasonal Events:
  • The Grand Appreciation Fest celebrated the game's 2nd anniversary starting January 24, 2020, featuring special quests and rewards.
  • The Holiday Joy Fest commenced on February 28, 2020, with new decorations and event quests.

• Balance Changes:
  • Adjustments were made to weapon appraisals from Kulve Taroth on April 22, 2020, increasing the odds of rarer items.
  • Improvements were made to the mechanics of the Sword & Shield and Dual Blades on March 12, 2020.

Collaboration with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt marked a significant highlight in the first year of *Monster Hunter: World*, introducing Geralt of Rivia and a unique quest with RPG elements on April 9, 2019. This update, alongside the High Resolution Texture Pack DLC, enhanced the game's visual fidelity with improved textures. Players also welcomed the new Elder Dragon, Lunastra, on November 22, 2018, expanding the roster of formidable foes.

• New Monsters:
  • Behemoth: Introduced on December 21, 2018, this legendary creature brought new challenges for high-level players.
  • Deviljho: Added on September 6, 2018, this aggressive monster also introduced new weapons and armor sets.
  • Lunastra: Available from November 22, 2018, this Elder Dragon allowed players to craft new gear.

• Gameplay Features:
  • NVIDIA DLSS Support: Implemented in July 2019, this feature improved performance while maintaining visual quality.
  • New Specialized Tools: Added tools like the Temporal Mantle on November 22, 2018, allowing players to nullify damage from powerful attacks.

• Seasonal Events:
  • Appreciation Fest: Celebrating the game's first anniversary from January 26 to February 21, 2019, this event offered various bonuses and event quests.
  • Astera Fests: Returned on July 26, 2019, featuring exclusive quests and rewards.

• Balance Changes:
  • Adjustments were made to Arch-tempered Kulve Taroth's resistance parameters on May 29, 2019, increasing the challenge during the siege.

• New DLC Items:
  • A variety of paid DLC items launched, including gestures, costumes, and character edit vouchers, enhancing player customization options.