Platforms: PS4, XB1, PC
PC Release Date: August 9, 2018
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Price: $59.99
Overview
Battle gigantic monsters in epic locales.
As a hunter, you'll take on quests to hunt monsters in a variety of habitats. Take down these monsters and receive materials that you can use to create stronger weapons and armor in order to hunt even more dangerous monsters.
In Monster Hunter: World, the latest installment in the series, you can enjoy the ultimate hunting experience, using everything at your disposal to hunt monsters in a new world teeming with surprises and excitement.
Setting
Once every decade, elder dragons trek across the sea to travel to the land known as the New World in a migration referred to as the Elder Crossing. To get to the bottom of this mysterious phenomenon, the Guild has formed the Research Commission, dispatching them in large fleets to the New World.
As the Commission sends its Fifth Fleet in pursuit of the colossal elder dragon known as Zorah Magdaros, one hunter is about to embark on a journey grander than anything they could have ever imagined.
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A vast forest that supports a complex ecosystem. A network of trees stretch high into the sky, creating the ancient tree that looms tall over the rest of the forest.
A massive strip of parched land conjoined with a swampland that takes in water from the Ancient Forest. Ant colonies have built massive spires within the desert, while varied vegetation has sprung up along many watering holes. This locale is now home to creatures that take advantage of the two unique, coexisting ecosystems.
A mysterious ecological highland that mimics the ebb and flow of the ocean itself. Eggs from the corals ride upon the rising currents and spread to the rest of the New World, where they become a part of the natural food chain.
A deep valley that rests beneath the Coral Highlands. Monster corpses fall to the Vale from above, creating a layer of decomposing remains that seems to serve an important ecological role. Also unique to the Vale is the bacteria known as the effluvium, which devours organic matter.
The Research Commission's base of operations, where hunters, researchers, and technicians have all gathered.
The Smithy
A workshop designed to answer all equipment-related needs, the Smithy may be the most vital of facilities for any hunter. At the Smithy, hunters can not only forge new weapons and armor, but make upgrades and even revert certain upgrades. Armor obtained here also provides crucial bonus skills which come in two types, "equipment skills" and "set bonus skills." Each skill has different requirements for activation.
The Canteen
The Canteen provides hunters with the nourishment they need before departing on a hunt. Eating a meal at the Canteen can bestow any number of useful powerups. You can also order an Oven Roast from the Handler.
Items used for an Oven Roast will be made into food, though depending on the item there may also be a few unexpected results!
The Gathering Hub
The Gathering Hub is a tavern that also serves as an online gathering place for up to 16 hunters at a time.
You can go on quests, have a meal, or even enjoy a friendly round of arm-wrestling.
Scout Flies
Monster tracks, such as footprints and gashes, dot each locale. Your Scoutflies will remember the scent of a monster and guide you to other nearby tracks. And as you gather more tracks, the Scoutflies will give you even more information.
Slinger
The Slinger is an indispensable tool for a hunter, allowing you to arm yourself with stones and nuts that can be gathered from each locale. From diversion tactics to creating shortcuts, the Slinger has a variety of uses, and allows you to hunt in new and interesting ways.
Specialized Tools
Specialized tools activate powerful effects for a limited amount of time, and up to two can be equipped at a time.
Simple to use, they can be selected and activated just like any other item you take out on a hunt.
Palicoes
Palicoes are hunters' reliable comrades out in the field, specialized in a variety of offensive, defensive, and restorative support abilities. The hunter's Palico joins the Fifth Fleet with pride, as much a bona fide member of the Commission as any other hunter.
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PC Performance Thread
Q: What are the PC requirements?
A: MINIMUM:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: WINDOWS® 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (64-bit required)
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4460, 3.20GHz or AMD FX™-6300
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 760 or AMD Radeon™ R7 260x (VRAM 2GB)
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 20 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectSound (DirectX® 9.0c)
Additional Notes: 1080p/30fps when graphics settings are set to "Low"
RECOMMENDED:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: WINDOWS® 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (64-bit required)
Processor: Intel® Core™ i7 3770 3.4GHz or Intel® Core™ i3 8350 4GHz or AMD Ryzen™ 5 1500X
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 (VRAM 3GB) or AMD Radeon™ RX 570X (VRAM 4GB)
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 20 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectSound (DirectX® 9.0c or better)
Additional Notes: 1080p/30fps when graphics settings are set to "High"
Q: Is there an FPS cap?
A: There is 30 and 60fps cap as well as a no limit setting.
Q: Resolutions and Aspect Ratios?
A: Full 4K - 1440p - 1080p and lower support. Thoroughly tested.
4x3 will have letterboxing and ultra wide will have pillar boxes.
Q: Can we play offline?
A: Yes, once you have gone online at least once you can go offline.
Q: Controller support and M+KB
A: We have seen streamers using both controlling methods as well as PS4 and Xbox one controllers. You have full control over keys rebinding.
Q: How is the port performing?
A: Very well, but quite demanding. You can find port impressions here.
Q: What's the most taxing graphic setting?
A: Volumetric rendering. See the benchmark here and comparison here.
Q: Will there be mod support?
A: Seems so, but not at launch.
Special thanks to centracore for the original OT!
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