What changed in Monster Hunter: World in 2020

Complete this quest to obtain materials for the Artemis α+ armor set.

Players must be on the same version to matchmake in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne.

Complete this quest to obtain materials for the Artemis layered armor set.

New quests featuring Artemis from the Monster Hunter movie, including original story and rewards.

New items can now be melded at the Elder Melder including various Fest Tickets.

The Red Dragon siege event will now feature 1 and 2 player scaling difficulty.

Some bugs and other issues have been fixed.

Matchmaking requires players to have updated to the same version.

A free item pack with useful multiplayer items is being released for a limited time.

The item pack is available from November 6 to November 26.

Fixed an issue from Ver. 15.01.00 where you wouldn't be taken to the store correctly when selecting certain unpurchased add-on content from in-game menus.

Confront Fatalis in a special assignment at Castle Schrade after meeting certain requirements.

Ryu and Sakura Full Armor Sets and Layered Armor available through limited time quests.

Carved Feystones and Sealed Feystones now have a higher chance to be appraised as high rarity decorations.

New jewels available for crafting at the Elder Melder.

Allows you to wound monsters easier.

Decor can now be obtained from the Steamworks' Overdrive bonus.

New background music can now be played in your room in Seliana.

Face Arch-Tempered Velkhana from October 16 to November 5 for special rewards.

Sealed Feystones have a higher chance to drop from special rewards of investigations for threat level 3 tempered monsters.

New charms: Shaver Charm; Earplugs Charm V; Master's Charm V; Critical Charm III; Exploiter Charm III; Handicraft Charm V. New decorations: Diversion Jewel 3; Acrobat Jewel 3; Shaver Jewel 3.

New Arch-tempered Velkhana hunter equipment has also been added. Available in a limited-time event quest.

Craft Master Rank armor sets as Layered Armor for customization.

New skill allows heavy weapons to draw slinger ammo and tenderize monsters' hides.

Collaboration quests from the console version will be made available, and paid DLC will be available for purchase.

New Fatalis hunter and Palico equipment have also been added. Available after finishing the story of Iceborne and completing the Alatreon investigation.

Added 'Swap Keys while Mounted' and 'Surveyor Set Controls' options.

Event runs from October 16 to November 5, featuring spooky decorations and new activities.

Resolved an issue where certain monsters such as Glavenus, Acidic Glavenus, Anjanath, and Fulgur Anjanath exhibited unintended behavior towards Palicoes during quests.

Resolved an issue with Glavenus, Acidic Glavenus, Anjanath, and Fulgur Anjanath exhibiting unintended behavior towards Palicoes during quests.

Data related to future event quests has been added.

Fixed spelling mistake: CODIV-19 corrected to COVID-19.

Astera Summer Twilight Fest & Seliana Sizzling Spice Fest events added.

A lively summer event featuring new Event Quests, themed gear, and various items to craft.

New option to craft Special Tracks to lure out desired monsters in the Guiding Lands.

The Raider Ride Call icon now displays on the item bar sorting screen even while in base.

Added new melding options for creating analyzed special tracks.

Adjusted the reward items received when ending the Steamworks mini-game with one match.

Matchmaking requires players to have updated to the same version.

A new monster 'Alatreon' has been added to the game along with hunter and Palico equipment.

A new variant of Barioth with ice control abilities and new equipment crafting options.

New decor and background music can now be played in your room in Seliana.

Dynamic sync feature added to enhance immersive experience with compatible MSI models.

Alatreon returns with unique elemental attributes and a new move: 'Escaton Judgement'.

Increased the number of Screamer Pods obtained when combining Screamer Sacs.

A new variant monster 'Frostfang Barioth' has been added, available in a limited-time event quest.

Available from July 8, 2020, 5 p.m. PDT to July 10, 2020, 4:59 p.m. PDT.

Available from July 7, 2020, 5 p.m. PDT to July 9, 2020, 4:59 p.m. PDT.

Available from July 6, 2020, 5 p.m. PDT to July 8, 2020, 4:59 p.m. PDT.

Available from July 5, 2020, 5 p.m. PDT to July 7, 2020, 4:59 p.m. PDT.

Available from July 4, 2020, 5 p.m. PDT to July 6, 2020, 4:59 p.m. PDT.

Available from July 3, 2020, 5 p.m. PDT to July 5, 2020, 4:59 p.m. PDT.

Available from July 2, 2020, 5 p.m. PDT to July 4, 2020, 4:59 p.m. PDT.

Log in daily to obtain hard-to-obtain decorations for free during the campaign.

Addressed issues causing unusually high CPU usage when running the game alongside Windows Defender.

Resolved graphical issues causing screen flickering for users with certain NVIDIA graphics cards.

The odds of obtaining rarer weapons from Kulve Taroth appraisals have been increased.

A new Arch-Tempered Elder Dragon, Namielle, will be available from May 1st, 2020.

Players must have the same version update to matchmake with others.

Players can obtain new Master Rank materials to craft Armor and Palico Gear after defeating Kulve Taroth.

Item rewards from the Arch-Tempered Namielle quest can be used to craft new layered armor sets.

A new Event Quest featuring Master Rank Kulve Taroth will be available starting April 23rd, 2020.

New hunter equipment is available to craft using Arch-tempered Namielle materials.

New master rank Kulve Taroth hunter and Palico equipment have also been added.

Fury Charm V, Power Charm V, Mighty Charm III, Challenger Charm V introduced as new upgrade tiers.

Armor set with bonuses for explosive attacks and weapons featuring the monster's 'active slime' look.

New system allowing players to keep weapon stats while changing their appearance, starting with version 13.01.00.

New decor options and background music for the room available for purchase.

Rewards for helping master rank hunters with lower ranks, including new rewards like Carved Feystones.

Many new pendants introduced in this update.

Various minor bug fixes and optimizations included in the update.

New options for Steamworks output, auto mode activation, and rewards collection before Overdrive.

New item for use in the Guiding Lands to drive large monsters out of expedition sessions.

Armor set with a set bonus enhancing the 'Heroics' skill for bonus attack power and defense when health is low.

Two new superpowered brutes introduced, requiring completion of Iceborne's story and special assignments.

New cap for armor upgrades allowing some sets to reach level 20 based on rarity.

Version update Ver. 13.01.00 introduces support for MSI Ambient Link, enabling visual feedback for RGB devices based on in-game effects.

Layered weapon upgrades available for weapons that can use custom upgrades.

Includes new Raging Brachydios hunter and Palico equipment.

Can be accepted by talking to the Tracker after finishing the Recon Assignment.

Can be accepted by talking to the Tracker after finishing the Recon Assignment.

Event runs from April 10 to May 7.

Includes new Furious Rajang hunter and Palico equipment.

Layered weapon upgrades available for master rank weapons that can use custom upgrades.

Alleviates issues that prevent the game from launching properly for users with certain types of anti-virus software.

Celebrate 5 million copies shipped with a free item pack including Mega Potions, Dust of Life, and more.

Players must update to the same version to matchmake in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne.

Take on the '??? Recon' assignment to begin the investigation of Safi'jiiva, with a special quest available from March 20.

Resolved issues preventing some users from launching the game due to anti-virus software false positives.

Reports of a tempered Elder Dragon, Ruiner Nergigante, in the new Tundra Region.

A new keybind option has been added for selecting quest returns.

Fixed an issue where guild card info would not update after failing to retrieve data.

Stygian Zinogre can be unlocked by talking to the Seeker in Seliana after beating the game and unlocking the volcanic region.

Fixed several bugs related to key bindings for mouse buttons.

New decor and background music have been added to Seliana.

A new subspecies of Zinogre that harnesses dragon elemental energy instead of lightning.

A new weapon pose has been introduced.

The Steam overlay no longer appears automatically when receiving friend requests during gameplay.

Several camera-related bugs, including stuttering, have been fixed.

Various other minor bugs have been addressed.

New items are now available to meld at the Elder Melder.

A new option allows unifying controls for 'Weapon Attack' and 'Flinch Shot' while grappling.

The VRAM Usage window now has a clearer warning for DirectX 12 requirements.

Players must be on the same version to matchmake with others.

New layered armor has been added to the game.

A new snowy landscape in the Guiding Lands area, home to monsters like Barioth and Viper Tobi-Kadachi.

New weapon system allowing players to enhance weapons with unique stats and Set Bonus skills.

The Tundra Region is now accessible in the Guiding Lands.

Numerous changes applied to improve gameplay mechanics for these weapon types.

The Siege of Safi’jiiva begins on March 20th, featuring unique gameplay mechanics and objectives.

Resolved an issue where certain NVIDIA® GeForce® GPUs displayed incorrect GPU usage values in Windows 10 Task Manager.

Players must update to the same version to matchmake in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne.

The Holiday Joy Fest starts in the Seliana Gathering Hub with new decorations, Armor Sets, and Event Quests.

New decorations and a food platter filled with dumplings are introduced in the Gathering Hub.

New Event Quests include 'A Chilling Entrance', 'Muscle Monkey Madness', 'Scores of Ores', and 'Duffel Duty'.

Players can craft the Oolong Armor, Lucky Crimson Tiger Pendant, and Shishi-mai Set using Joyful Tickets.

A rarer ticket type, VIP Joyful Tickets, can be obtained for premium event exclusive items.

Players receive exclusive Joyful Tickets daily, which can be used to craft various items.

Players must be on the same version to matchmake with others, as indicated on the title screen.

Wearing the Oolong Armor increases odds of obtaining VIP Joyful Tickets while helping other hunters.

Iceborne players can claim six different MHW:I Daily Bonus Compensation Sets.

All rewards from limited bounties that were possible to obtain on February 12 will be compensated.

Adjusted the frequency of your Palico's voice dialogue while they're on standby.

Compensation includes Gold Wyverian Prints, Silver Melding Tickets, and a Gold Melding Ticket.

Fixed an issue where crashes would happen while using AMD graphics cards.

Login bonuses could not be obtained due to missing login information notices.

Players can claim three different Daily Bonus Compensation Sets with various items.

Players must be on the same version to matchmake in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne.

Instructions provided for claiming item packs during the availability period.

Event quests and challenge quests were unavailable during the issue period.

Fixed an issue where players could not enter their Room under certain PC setups.

Fixed an issue where Steamworks reward item numbers didn't match the actual number of items you received.

Limited bounties would not update during the specified period.

Fixed an issue where Observation Logs photos would not be recognized correctly under certain PC setups.

Fixed an issue where DX12 users would experience rare crashes, regardless of the type of graphics cards.

Players will receive login bonuses originally intended for February 12 as compensation.

Fixes an issue where players cannot enter their Room under certain PC setups.

Adjusts the frequency of Palico's voice dialogue while on standby.

Fixes an issue where crashes occur while using AMD graphics cards.

Fixes an issue where Steamworks reward item numbers don't match the actual number of items received.

Addresses an issue affecting Observation Log photos for certain players.

Fixes a rare crash issue for DX12 users, regardless of graphics card type.

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Original Soundtrack is 10% off, and Monster Hunter: World Original Soundtrack is 20% off.

Soundtracks are available in MP3, AAC, and FLAC formats for flexibility in audio quality.

Players who owned soundtracks as part of previous DLC purchases retain access in Steam Music Player with new file formats.

The soundtrack is now available for purchase as a stand-alone album via Steam Music Player.

Event quests and challenge quests were unavailable and have now been restored.

Login bonuses could not be obtained due to missing login information notices.

Limited bounties were not updating correctly.

Sales at facilities and special platters at the Canteen were unavailable.

Players must update to the same version to matchmake with others.

Grand Appreciation Fest and Appreciation Fest decorations and character costumes have returned to normal.

Players experiencing room access issues can create or join a new online session via any quest counter.

Resolved issues preventing some users from entering Seliana rooms or other players' public rooms after updating to Ver. 11.50.00.

Expansion of the Guiding Lands to include the Volcanic Region, home to fiery monsters like Lavasioth and Uragaan.

Available from February 6 to March 12.

Improved framerate stability when DirectX12 API is enabled.

New Palico gear set featuring a Wiggler headpiece and coral-shaped weapon, designed by Zyralynn_art.

Quests featuring Rajang can be unlocked by talking to the Admiral in Seliana after beating the game and visiting the Guiding Lands.

Upcoming seasonal events starting February 28th, featuring celebrations in Seliana and Astera.

Resolved issues causing game crashes when using the High Resolution Texture Pack with certain AMD graphics cards.

Obtainable by completing all quests given by the Admiral.

Fixed an issue where temporary files were saved to the wrong location when taking in-game screenshots with Steam Cloud active.

Fixed an issue where temporary files were saved to the wrong location when taking in-game screenshots with Steam Cloud active.

Available from February 6 to March 12.

Players can now set their room to public, add a passcode, or make it private.

A new Special Assignment featuring the ultra-aggressive Rajang, available after completing the main story campaign of Iceborne.

Instructions provided for disabling the High Resolution Texture Pack to prevent crashes.

Available from February 6 to March 12.

The Charge Blade 'Black Eagle' is introduced as the winner of the weapon design contest, featuring unique effects.

New hunter and Palico equipment based on Rajang has been added.

Players must be on the same version to matchmake in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne.

Limited time event quest featuring Blackveil Vaal Hazak, with rewards including armor sets based on Raccoon City survivors.

Claim a free item pack containing Lifepowder, Gourmet Vouchers, Heavy Armor Spheres, Golden Eggs, and Celestial Wyverian Prints.

Players must be on the same version to matchmake in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne.

Claim a free item pack containing Ancient Potions, Great Sushifish Scales, Silver Eggs, Heavy Armor Spheres, and Gold Wyverian Prints.

Identified specific settings causing frame rate drops and provided temporary countermeasures.

Players must update to the same version to matchmake in MONSTER HUNTER WORLD: ICEBORNE.

Addressed screen freeze issues affecting users with specific graphics cards when using DirectX 11.

Fixed an issue causing the game to crash when using certain monitors after starting in windowed mode or pressing Alt+Tab.

Implemented measures to lower CPU usage, effects vary based on system specifications.

Resolved performance issues that could cause FPS drops for users with certain specifications when using DirectX 12.

Celebrate the 2nd anniversary of Monster Hunter: World with the Grand Appreciation Fest starting January 24th.

Earn VIP Gratitude Tickets by helping Low Rank & High Rank hunters through the Hunter Helper system.

A new pendant that can be attached to weapons, available during the event.

New event quests like 'Flora Frostbite' and '50 Shades of White' are available during the event.

Players must be on the same version to matchmake in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne.

Exchange Gratitude Tickets for the Snowman item to build and have snowball fights.

New Room Décor items available through the housekeeper, including free masterpiece portraits.

Craft the Astral Armor set using Gratitude Tickets, featuring useful skill points and a set bonus for increased rewards.

A new sparkling outfit for Palicos to celebrate the Grand Appreciation Fest.

Addresses screen freeze issues affecting users with specific graphics cards when using DirectX 11.

Targets performance issues impacting users with certain system specifications.

Players must be on the same game version to matchmake in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne.

Community feedback noted limited improvement in CPU utilization after Patch Ver.10.12.01.

Players experiencing heavy CPU usage are advised to cap frame rate to 60 or 30 under Options -> Display.

Additional frame rate cap options will be added in a future Title Update for better performance tuning.

Matchmaking requires players to be on the same patch version (Ver.10.12.01) to connect.

Players must update to the same version to matchmake in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne.

Patch aims to lower CPU utilization during active gameplay, with improvements varying by user hardware.

Resolved an issue where save data would not properly convert to the new file format for players who hadn't updated post Kulve Taroth Update.

Customization done to key configuration will be reset to default for save data timestamped before October 30, 2018.

The upcoming patch will update Monster Hunter World: Iceborne to Ver.10.12.01.

Upcoming patch will improve CPU utilization during active gameplay.

Addresses an issue where save data would not convert to the new file format if not updated after October 30, 2018.

Customization done to key configuration will be reset to default for save data before October 30, 2018 after applying the new patch.

Players must update to the same version to matchmake with others.

Players must update to the same version to matchmake in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne.

Some users are experiencing significantly reduced frame rate under certain configurations after the latest update.

Steps provided for users to check their game files to potentially resolve frame rate issues.

Players must have the same update version to matchmake in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne.

Support for NVIDIA DLSS has been introduced for better graphics performance.

DirectX 12 support has been added for improved performance.

Support for AMD FidelityFX CAS and upscaling has been added.

Journey to the frozen lands of Hoarfrost Reach with new Master Rank difficulty, gameplay actions, and new monsters.

Random screen freezes lasting 1 to 5 seconds may occur, particularly on NVIDIA GeForce GPUs with VRAM below 3GB when DirectX12 API is disabled.

Slight display lag of 0.1 to 1 seconds may occur when DirectX12 API is enabled on PCs with slower CPU speed.

Players must update to the same version to matchmake with others.

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne will be available for purchase worldwide on January 9, 2020.

Download the High Resolution Texture Pack for enhanced visuals.

Players must update to the same version to matchmake in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne.

Bonus item pack for Iceborne purchasers containing Tranq Bomb, Dust of Life, Heavy Armor Sphere, Gourmet Voucher, and Golden Egg.

The game now supports 4K resolution and uncapped frame rates.

A new Master Rank difficulty has been added to the game.

The game is now compatible with ultra wide displays.

Optimizations for mouse and keyboard controls have been implemented.

The PC version of Monster Hunter World: Iceborne is now available.

A multitude of new monsters and gear have been introduced.

Free item pack containing Mega Potion, Nulberry, Well-done Steak, Max Potion, and Gold Wyverian Print.

Explore the largest region in Monster Hunter: World.