Capcom revealed in detail which features patch 1.01 of Monster Hunter World will bring: The download size has also been announced. Additionally, Capcom released new information about the following DLCs. It is confirmed that there will be both free and paid expansions.
Along with new screenshots, Capcom announced some new information about the first patch of Monster Hunter World:
- The patch is numbered 1.01
- The download size is 815 MB
- Online gameplay and the use of all expansions will only be possible after patch 1.01 has been installed.
- The first patch 1.01 will be available on the release day of Monster Hunter World, which is January 26.
These features will be unlocked with the first update of Monster Hunter World
The first update for Monster Hunter World unlocks a few important features directly. These include multiplayer, event quests, and all online systems such as the chat function. Additional content will be unlocked in the Hunters’ Guild through the room service.
There will be a gallery where players can rewatch all cutscenes. It is required that they have already unlocked these by progressing in the story. The appearance of the character depends on how the hunter looked when the scene was recorded.
The mascot and pet pig Poogie will be added. Poogie will roam around the town base of Astera. Players can befriend the pig by petting and carrying it. According to the developers, there will be “nice events” when Poogie is taken to different locations. No further details have been disclosed.
Even more languages will be added. Currently, the languages available are Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish. The European version will be expanded to include Brazilian, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, and Arabic.
Free and paid expansions: What the DLCs will bring
Capcom has already announced that there will be free DLCs with new monsters after the release of Monster Hunter World. It is also known that the first DLC monster will be Dämonjho (Deviljho). The free expansions will be released at regular intervals and provide hunters with new challenges. Additionally, new emotes are expected in the expansions.
There will also be special online event quests added. Capcom announced that they want to collaborate with others for these quests.
There will also be paid DLCs. These are expected to only contain cosmetic items such as new emotes, skins, face paints, and stamps for the chat.
New screenshots show Poogie and monster battles
Along with this information, Capcom also released a few new images from Monster Hunter World. These show:
- Poogie, the pet pig
- The forest guardian, along with a hunter and an unknown woman with dark hair
- A battle between hunters and the Tobi-Kadachi
- A battle between the Dämonjho and Groß-Jagras
Are you excited for the big release day with this Day-One patch?
Monster Hunter World pre-order: These are the pre-order bonuses
