First major expansion and Witcher crossover coming to Monster Hunter: World next year

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Capcom have announced the first major expansion for Monster Hunter: World, which will be arriving on PC and consoles in autumn 2019.

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by Liam Andrews

@pass_controller

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Iceborne adds new quest ranks, monsters, levels, outfits and moves for players and features a “full narrative experience that continues on from the ending of Monster Hunter: World.” More details on the expansion will be released next spring, but you can get a first glimpse at some of the new content in the trailer below.

Before then, players can look forward to the arrival of the famous monster hunter himself, Geralt, who’ll be making a special appearance in Monster Hunter: World early next year thanks to a collaboration with The Witcher developer, CD Projekt Red.

The unique quests starring Geralt are said to offer “a brand-new type of gameplay that blends the immersive RPG experience of The Witcher 3 with Monster Hunter: World,” according to Capcom.

Those who have yet to sample Monster Hunter: World can do so for free this week thanks to a trial for console users.

​From 12 – 17 December, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 players can sample quests and online multiplayer, with progress carrying over should you decide to buy the game.

Finally, to show their appreciation for Monster Hunter: World’s success, Capcom will be hosting an in-game – and imaginatively titled - Appreciation Fest next month.

The fest features a newly decorated Gathering Hub and gives players the chance to earn special equipment in new anniversary quests.

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