The Japanese magazine Famitsu conducted an interview with the developers of Monster Hunter World. They revealed some interesting information about the upcoming expansion Iceborn.
What is Iceborn? The major expansion for Monster Hunter World is offered as a paid DLC and will be released on September 6 at a price of 39.99 euros for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The PC version will be released at a later date.
The addon will bring a very large new game area in a winter landscape, new monsters, and many innovations. In general, the expansion is expected to be about the same size as the main game.
A series of cool info
What was revealed in the interview? The developers shared a bit more about Iceborn, but also mentioned that fans can expect more information at E3. The story picks up after the campaign of Monster Hunter World. You can only play the DLC after you’ve completed the main story.
- You won’t just be exploring new areas, but also returning to previous locations.
- Hoarfrost Reach is said to be the largest area in MHW so far. Therefore, there will be opportunities to move quickly from A to B.
- You can warm up in hot springs to reduce cold effects.
- You can also wear winter clothing.
- With the “Clutch Claw,” you gain an additional way to control monsters. This works differently from riding.
- The trailer shows the green nectar of a Palico. This helps you once when you’ve been knocked out. There are no health restrictions with this item.
- All weapons can use the Slinger, even if they are not sheathed. However, the sword and shield take it a step further with a new element.
- The Dual Blades allow you to perform powerful strikes after Double-Slash combos while dodging. In Demon Mode, you can hold onto the monster with the “Clutch Claw” after the second “Rotation Slash.”
- The light bowguns can be upgraded to reload while dodging. It is also possible to load multiple shots.
More to come!
What is particularly interesting? During the interview, the developers revealed that Iceborn will be expanded with additional, free updates. So if you buy the DLC, you will receive new updates with additional content over time, just as was the case with the main game.
What these updates will include will be revealed later.
What do fans think of the information? The Monster Hunter World community is really looking forward to the DLC and the many innovations. The Clutch Claw is something that many find interesting, even though it is still not entirely clear how exactly it can be used.
Also, the fact that the DLC will receive additional, free updates after release is well received by players.
Charge Blade says on Reddit: “I’m really looking forward to the updates. For me, it would have been fine if we had only received the expansion.”
