The latest installment in the critically acclaimed action RPG series, which has sold 40 million units, Monster Hunter: World introduces a vibrant, breathing ecosystem where players take on the role of a hunter, pursuing and defeating ferocious beasts in breathtaking battles. Embark on quests alone or with up to three other hunters in a redesigned online drop-in multiplayer system that enables cross-border cooperative play between Japan and the West, uniting the global player base for the first time. Monster Hunter: World will also be the first game in the series to have a worldwide simultaneous release window, scheduled for early 2018 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, with a PC version to follow at a later date.

In Monster Hunter: World, players gear up to undertake quests and battle fearsome monsters while continuously honing their hunting skills throughout the game. Loot collected from fallen enemies can be used to craft new gear and armor upgrades, as players seamlessly navigate through the map areas that form the living ecosystems. The landscape and its diverse inhabitants play a crucial role, as players strategically utilize the environment to their advantage. Hunters must employ their wits and techniques to survive in the intense and evolving battles while striving to become the ultimate hunter.