In Monster Hunter World, everything is currently centered around the upcoming major DLC Iceborne, which will be released on September 6 for PS4 and Xbox One (PC in winter). To make the wait particularly tasty, Monster Hunter World is bringing back an event that is as rewarding for newcomers as it is for returning players.
The Astera Fest is coming back: As the Monster Hunter World developer Capcom announced on Twitter, the popular Astera Fest will return from the end of July to the end of August. The fest is ideal for picking up tons of armors, weapons, rewards, merchant discounts, or costumes.
What are the Astera Fests? The Astera Fests are a limited-time series of in-game events that promise great rewards for players. Each event has a specific theme such as a colorful spring or a spooky autumn, which is also reflected in the design of the game world.
Players can expect during the events:
- a boost to daily login bonuses
- tickets for special equipment sets
- cosmetic items
- special event armors and weapons
- vouchers and discounts at merchants
The special thing: The seasonal events usually take place spread throughout the year. Now, however, all 5 events will occur consecutively, leading up to the release of the Iceborne expansion. They are thus a kind of party countdown.
When are the Astera Fests?
- Spring Bloom Fest – July 26 – August 1
- Summer Twilight Fest – August 2 – 8
- Autumn Harvest Fest – August 9 – 15
- Winter Star Fest – August 16 – 22
- Festival of Gratitude – August 23 – 29
The links lead to older overviews of the events. However, the content is identical for each event, and you can use this to orient yourself on what will happen.
Event series as the perfect preparation for Iceborne DLC
Here’s why the events are worth it just before Iceborne: The events are extremely lucrative. You can easily grab a lot of great items that will quickly push your character ahead. This will make it easier for you.
You can forge strong gear and weapons much faster through all the bonuses to give the new monsters in Iceborne a proper beating.
Voices from the community: The announcement of the return of the Astera Fests was very positively received in the Monster Hunter World Subreddit.
The Redditor flinjager123 wrote: “As a new player, I’m very happy that I don’t have to wait a whole year.”
Dixby_Floppen writes: “This is probably the best thing they could have done. Now everyone can prepare for Iceborne.”
