During a live stream in Japan today, Capcom announced a slew of new details and a trailer for the upcoming launch of Monster Hunter: World. The trailer shows both new and returning Elder dragons for players to mix it up with, and boy, do they look like a challenge.
The steel dragon Kushala Daora is a real monster, with a body covered in metal plates and the power to keep hunters at bay by generating wind storms around itself. The flame king dragon, Teostra, is a brutal fiend that spits blazing fire at foolish heroes who get too close. Another dragon introduced in the trailer is Dodogama, a rock-eating wyvern that possesses a unique saliva that causes rock to become explosive, a hazardous mix it will spit at its foes to warn off attackers.
Also confirmed today is a final beta planned for all PlayStation 4 users which will begin in North America on January 18 and will go through January 22. In addition to the previously released Great Jagras, Anjanath and Barroth quests, players will now be able to battle against the game's terrifying and challenging flagship monster Nergigante.
Finally, Capcom confirmed that there are plans for post-launch support of Monster Hunter: World with regular content updates, as well as major title updates for free. The first major title update will be coming in Spring 2018 which includes the addition of the fan-favorite brute, Deviljho. Players will be able to put their hunting skills to the test against this brute. The Deviljho must feed constantly and will devour anything in its way, even feeding on the largest of monsters with its massive jowls. This wild beast really is one for only the bravest of hunters to take on!
Monster Hunter: World launches on January 26 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One with a PC release coming later in Autumn 2018.
