Monster Hunter World Catch-All

Could you wave at the balloon in MH3U to have them highlight the monster on the map for you? Or was that a feature that came later?

The balloon was in the PSP games I believe and I don't think it is in MH3U. I could be wrong on this though.

It was definitely in 4U and Gen. I can't remember if it was in 3U either.

I know it was in MH Freedom Unite on the PSP. I remember being quite amazed when I learned that.

Hmm, in the Hunting 101 video I noticed the label "optional" at the top of the quest log. I'm excited for the possibility that key quests will be clearly marked in-game.

TGS stream just revealed that it's shipping 26.01.2018! Sooner than I expected at least, excellent!. Stream also revealed a new monster, cool looking critter it is too. Pre-orders are up tomorrow with some bonuses, and a new (hideous) MH themed PS4 Pro is going to be released as well.

EDIT: and here's the trailer:

Monster Hunter: World Launching On January 26, 2018 Worldwide, Getting Rathalos PS4 Pro - Siliconera

Some details about the collectors edition in the article.

Agree, the Rathalos PS4 Pro and controller don't look that attractive.

Suvanto wrote:

TGS stream just revealed that it's shipping 26.01.2018!

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In case you can't tell, I'm quite excited.

English version of the trailer above:

Woooo! That's real soon. Much earlier than I was thinking. Makes not getting an MH on the switch slightly more palatable. Sure would like MH on the switch though...

I'm also really psyched by that date! But it's dampened by the ongoing lack of a PC release date.

I'm also shocked at how early it is releasing. It's time to find other things to keep my attention while I wait until January.

Release date and quite a few very new looking monsters is exciting! The new silver lizard one that reminds of Narga a bit looks like a new favorite.

PS4 seems like it might end up being my platform of choice. I'm not clear if it's coming out on PC in Japan too, but even if it does I expect most Japanese players would be on PS4.

I'd like to be able to play with the global community, and the largest community. If they ultimately release on Switch or something... then I have no idea. That would be far enough in the future presumably that it doesn't really matter though.

I thought they said PC was coming alongside console. Is that wrong?

ahrezmendi wrote:

I thought they said PC was coming alongside console. Is that wrong?

They have always said that PC is coming "after" consoles, with no elaboration on what sort of timeline that entails.

I must be confusing it with another game. Well I'm waiting for PC because load times.

Woohoo! Now I know when to schedule time off from work.

Ted wrote:

Woohoo! Now I know when to schedule time off from work.

It's a friday release so I'm taking that day off at least. Already booked the whole weekend for it in the family calendar.

I'm almost certainly double dipping on this since it's more likely we'll get another PC in the house that's capable playing it rather than getting another PS4 + TV for some local cooping.

I'm really not a fan of the PRO bundle's controller, but I've been toying with buying a PRO anyways. I'm hoping they release more info on what sort of optimizations the PRO offers for this game. Need to see if getting the special bundle would actually save me any money too.

Has there been any info on what benefits we can expect from playing World on Pro? I can make assumptions, but it'd be nice to have official word.

I'd be really tempted if they bring that Pro design over. I think the system looks pretty great, but completely agree the controller doesn't match or look as nice.

StrayTanooki wrote:

Has there been any info on what benefits we can expect from playing World on Pro? I can make assumptions, but it'd be nice to have official word.

I'd be really tempted if they bring that Pro design over. I think the system looks pretty great, but completely agree the controller doesn't match or look as nice.

Has not been anything yet.

On average the benefits have not been that great on most games. Destiny 2 maybe 1-2 seconds faster on loads. However, I know there has been a couple games like Nioh which had substantial loading differences. It is really a game by game basis.

I'm praying that another 4-5 months helps them to optimize for the PRO.

Ted wrote:

Also, Monster Hunter Stories includes a list of drops in its Monsterpedia entries so here's hoping Capcom carries that trend forward.

Inclusion of in-game monster details confirmed! I'm ecstatic.

Yeah, there have been a ton of new details about World coming out of TGS. I am trying to ween myself off of watching them so I can figure some stuff out on my own when it releases.

Same here. I've followed the TGS news, but haven't been digging through videos. I wish it was just out, but January is not far off.

Monster Hunter: World is just 100 days away!

Someone needs to make a 100 screen shot countdown calendar...someone that isn't me.

Suvanto wrote:

Monster Hunter: World is just 100 days away!

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I will celebrate this weekend by getting Dreadking armor in XX.

Still eagerly awaiting a PC release date.

I'm still playing MH3U and have been debating about playing online for the first time in since I was playing with Dyni quite some time ago.

100 days to MHW is fantastic.