Monster Hunter: World

Capcom published a Windows 10 support notice that applied to Monster Hunter: World during this period. Other captured posts promoted separate Monster Hunter games, so their releases and quests do not establish new World content.

• Support change: From October 14, 2025, Capcom said it would no longer guarantee World would run on Windows 10 after Microsoft ended support for that operating system.
• Continued access: The notice said the game could still be played on Windows 10, while future system or game updates could affect compatibility.
• Support scope: Capcom said investigation of Windows 10 operation issues would cease after the support cutoff.
• Separate games: Stories 3 and Wilds announcements in the feed concerned other titles, including their own characters, events, and quests.
• Coverage: This notice is the identified World-specific item in the reviewed period; the record should not be read as proof that nothing else happened.

The tracked Monster Hunter: World feed revisited Iceborne for its fifth anniversary during this period. Much of the remaining coverage promoted Monster Hunter Wilds, a separate game, so its launch and features should not be treated as updates to World.

• Iceborne anniversary: A community post invited players back to the Hoarfrost Reach and introduced returning or new hunters to Master Rank.
• Existing monsters: The anniversary retrospective discussed Beotodus, Banbaro, and other familiar encounters already present in Iceborne.
• Save data: Capcom described Palico equipment awarded in Monster Hunter Wilds for qualifying World and Iceborne save data; the items were for Wilds.
• Scope: The Wilds beta, new locales, monsters, and February 2025 launch belong to that separate title.
• Coverage: The retrospective is evidence of community coverage of World, not a new Iceborne expansion or a newly added monster.

Monster Hunter: World and Iceborne received a compatibility update and several fixes during this period. The publisher also restored the availability of several cosmetic bundles and shared guides for returning hunters.

• Steam Deck: Version 15.20 brought Steam Deck verification, with controller icons and a readable interface on the device.
• Language: Latin American Spanish support was added alongside the Steam Deck update.
• Texture fix: A follow-up patch corrected missing icons and textures when the High Resolution Texture Pack was installed; affected data had to be downloaded again.
• Name entry: A later fix addressed unintended prohibited characters and a shutdown when reentering a prohibited name.
• Cosmetic bundles: The face paint, pendant, and hairstyle bundles returned to purchase after regional pricing adjustments.
• Returning hunters: Community posts offered advice on existing areas, High Rank, Anjanath, and endgame hunts; they described existing content rather than new releases.

Fatalis, the Legendary Black Dragon, arrived on October 1, 2020, bringing a new high-level challenge to players. This update also introduced the Arch-tempered Velkhana and a collaboration with the Street Fighter V franchise, featuring themed quests and gear. Additional content included the Artemis movie quest and new layered armor options.

• New Monsters:

  • Fatalis: A significant new monster that requires players to meet specific conditions to confront.
  • Arch-tempered Velkhana: Introduced as part of a limited-time event quest starting October 16, 2020.

• Collaboration Events:

  • Street Fighter V Quests: Players could complete challenges to earn Ryu and Sakura-themed armor sets.
  • Artemis Movie Quest: Released on December 4, 2020, featuring original storylines and rewards.

• New Systems:

  • Clutch Claw Boost: A new armor skill that enhances heavy weapons' abilities to wound monsters.
  • New Meldable Items: Players gained access to new items at the Elder Melder, including various Fest Tickets.

• Seasonal Events:

  • Fun Fright Fest: A seasonal event from October 16 to November 5, 2020, featuring themed activities and decorations.
  • Fall Seasonal Events: Included the Astera Autumn Harvest Fest alongside the Fun Fright Fest.

• Balance Changes:

  • Wound Duration: Wounds inflicted on monsters now take longer to disappear, encouraging strategic gameplay.
  • Increased Drop Rates: Sealed Feystones now have a higher chance of dropping from investigations involving threat level 3 tempered monsters.

• Quality of Life Improvements:

  • Matchmaking Updates: Players were required to be on the same version for matchmaking, streamlining online play.
  • Keyboard Control Options: New customization options were added for players using keyboard controls.

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne launched on January 9, 2020, marking a significant expansion that introduced new regions, monsters, and gameplay mechanics. This update brought players to the icy landscapes of Hoarfrost Reach, featuring a new Master Rank difficulty and a wealth of new content, including the introduction of the powerful monster Alatreon.

• New Monsters: Several new monsters were added, including:

  • Alatreon (July 9, 2020): A formidable creature with unique elemental abilities.
  • Rajang (February 6, 2020): An ultra-aggressive monster available after completing the Iceborne campaign.
  • Frostfang Barioth (July 9, 2020): A variant of Barioth introduced in a limited-time event quest.

• Gameplay Mechanics:

  • Master Rank Difficulty (January 9, 2020): A new tier of challenge for seasoned hunters.
  • Guiding Lands Expansion (March 12, 2020): Added the Tundra and Volcanic regions, each with unique monsters and environments.
  • Awakened Safi’jiiva Weapons (March 12, 2020): A new system for enhancing weapons with custom attributes.

• Seasonal Events:

  • Sizzling Spice Fest (July 9, 2020): A summer event packed with themed quests and gear.
  • Grand Appreciation Fest (January 24, 2020): Celebrated the second anniversary with login bonuses and special quests.

• Balance Changes:

  • Increased Armor Upgrade Cap (April 9, 2020): Allowed armor sets to reach a higher upgrade level.
  • Improvements to Sword & Shield and Dual Blades Mechanics (March 12, 2020): Enhanced gameplay for these weapon types.

• Quality of Life Improvements:

  • Guiding Alchemy Improvements (July 9, 2020): Simplified crafting for desired monsters in the Guiding Lands.
  • Expanded Hunter Helper System (April 9, 2020): Provided new rewards for aiding lower-ranked hunters.

Collaboration with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt launched on April 9, 2019, introducing Geralt of Rivia and a unique quest with RPG elements. This expansion was a standout highlight in a year filled with significant content, including the introduction of Lunastra, a new Elder Dragon, and the Drachen armor set. Additional content drops included the High Resolution Texture Pack, enhancing visual fidelity.

• New Collaborations:

  • The Witcher 3: Geralt's quest "Contract: Trouble in the Ancient Forest" featured RPG elements and multiple endings.
  • FINAL FANTASY XIV: New collaboration equipment and Palico armor based on Dragoons.

• Major Monsters Introduced:

  • Lunastra: An Elder Dragon available to hunt post-HR 16, with unique materials for crafting.
  • Deviljho: Added as a new monster, with corresponding weapons and armor sets.
  • Behemoth: Featured in a special quest from a crossover with Final Fantasy.

• Gameplay Enhancements:

  • Kulve Taroth Siege: Introduced a special limited-time siege event, allowing cooperative play against this elder dragon.
  • NVIDIA DLSS Support: Improved performance using AI and deep learning for better graphics.

• Seasonal Events:

  • Appreciation Fest: Celebrated the game's first anniversary from January 26 to February 21, featuring special quests and login bonuses.
  • Spring Blossom Fest and Astera Fests: Featured various event quests and bonuses throughout the year.

• Quality of Life Improvements:

  • Added Friends Can Join option in private sessions and new camera control options for enhanced gameplay experience.