On January 9, the Iceborne expansion for Monster Hunter World will finally be released for PC. We will tell you everything about the exact time, size, and content of the update.
When exactly will MHW: Iceborne be released for PC? Monster Hunter World; Iceborne will be released on Thursday, January 9, worldwide at 6:00 PM German time for PC.
Players on PS4 and Xbox One have been able to explore the expansion since September 6, 2019.
Is the Iceborne expansion paid? In order to play the expansion, you must purchase it first. It costs around 40 Euros for the standard version and 50 for the deluxe variant. You can also purchase Iceborne via Steam.
After that, you will still need to download a larger update on January 9. Whether there will be a preload is currently unknown.
How large is the update? Regardless of whether you have the Monster Hunter World installed or not, you will need to download a 46 gigabyte patch.
Additionally, 300 MB of storage space will be required.
What special features does the PC version offer? Monster Hunter World Iceborne comes with some special features for PC fans, including:
- An optional HD graphics package, which requires another 45 gigabytes of storage.
- 4k resolution and no frame rate limit.
- Support for ultra-wide monitors.
- DirectX 12.
- Improved controls for mouse and keyboard.
These are the new features in MHW Iceborne
What does the expansion bring? Iceborne has several innovations that are meant to excite both veterans and newcomers. These include:
- New campaign
- New monsters
- New weapons, armor, and skills
- The new capital Seliana
- Updated training area
- A mounting feature for smaller monsters
- An improved investigation display
- With armor sets, you can save decorative armors
- Improvements to tracking
What must be done before Iceborne? In order to experience the adventures in the expansion, you must have completed the base campaign and reached Hunter Rank 16.
The question of whether Iceborne is also worth it for newcomers has been answered in detail here.
Fast Updates after PC Release
What happens after the release of Iceborne? After the release in January, according to the Destructoid website, further updates are already planned:
- In February, the monkey Rajang is supposed to be released. Additionally, the crossover event with Resident Evil will take place.
- New monsters are planned for March, with speculation around Stygian Zinogre and Safi’jiiva.
Everything important about the endgame of Iceborne can be found in this article:
