Monster Hunter: World

Monster Hunter: World is an action game about hunting monsters in the New World, a region full of wildlife and varied habitats. You take on quests, use the landscape and its inhabitants to gain an advantage, and collect materials from fallen monsters to craft stronger weapons and armor for more dangerous hunts. You can hunt alone or with up to three other players.

The New World

Once every decade, elder dragons cross the sea to reach the New World in a migration called the Elder Crossing. The Guild forms the Research Commission to investigate, sending large fleets to the region. As the Fifth Fleet pursues the colossal elder dragon Zorah Magdaros, you begin a journey into the New World.

The different locales teem with wildlife and offer discoveries to make on expeditions. Their surroundings and inhabitants can also help you during a hunt.

Tracking and hunting

You can choose from 14 weapons, each with its own characteristics and attacks. You can learn several weapon types or focus on mastering one. Scoutflies follow the scent of monster tracks such as footprints and gashes, leading you to nearby tracks; finding more tracks gives them more information about the monster.

The Slinger lets you use stones and nuts gathered in each locale. You can use it to distract monsters, make shortcuts and approach hunts in other ways. You can also equip up to two Specialized Tools at a time; each activates a powerful effect for a limited period.

Your Palico

Your Palico accompanies you in the field, providing offensive, defensive or restorative support. The hunter’s Palico joins the Fifth Fleet as a member of the Research Commission.