Monster Hunter: World
- First release
- Jan 26, 2018
- Publisher
- Capcom
- Engine
- MT Framework
- Genres
- Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure · Action, Fantasy
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One
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Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Storyline
The player takes the role of a player-created character who travels to the "New World", an unpopulated landmass filled with monsters, to join the Research Commission that studies the land from their central command base of Astera.Read more
The player takes the role of a player-created character who travels to the "New World", an unpopulated landmass filled with monsters, to join the Research Commission that studies the land from their central command base of Astera.
- Release dates
- PlayStation 4
- Jan 26, 2018
- Xbox One
- Jan 26, 2018
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Aug 09, 2018
- Time to beatIGDB · recorded
- Main Story
- 35h
- Main + Extras
- 198h
- Completionist
- 120h
- Game modes
- Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
- Perspective
- Third person
- External links
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- Keywords
- dragon, online, hunter, pax west 2017, xbox one x enhanced
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At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 93
- Main Story (IGDB)
- 35h
- Main + Extras (IGDB)
- 198h
- Completionist (IGDB)
- 120h
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Very Positive, 318,463 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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Multiplayer
- Online multiplayerIGDB · 29 Oct
- Online co-opIGDB · 29 Oct
- Co-op campaignIGDB · 29 Oct
- Drop-in, drop-out co-opIGDB · 29 Oct
Feature data: IGDB
How it plays
From Steam
- Co-op
- Multiplayer
- Action
- Open World
- RPG
- Character Customization
- Third Person
- Adventure
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Accessibility features
Developer lists on Steam:
Steam · recorded 16 Oct 2026Audio
- Custom volume controls, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Stereo sound, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Surround sound, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Visual
- Adjustable text size, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Camera comfort, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Input
- Keyboard only option, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
These are the developer's own listings for the Steam version. A feature not listed may still be in the game, and other platforms can differ.
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio, subtitles
- Deutschinterface, audio, subtitles
Language data: IGDB · recorded 29 Oct 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Partial controller support
- HDR available
- Steam Remote Play on tablet
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud saves
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Verified · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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Media
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Behind the game
Awards
Won
- D.I.C.E. Award - Role-Playing Game of the Year — D.I.C.E. Awards 2018
- Japan Game Awards Annual Work Category Excellence Award — Japan Game Awards 2018
- Japan Game Awards Annual Work Category Grand Prize — Japan Game Awards 2018
- The Game Awards − Best Role Playing — The Game Awards 2018
Nominated
- The Game Awards − Best Multiplayer — The Game Awards 2018
- The Game Awards − Game of the Year — The Game Awards 2018
- The Game Awards − Most Anticipated Game — The Game Awards 2017
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Sales
17.3 million units sold, as reported by Capcom as of
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Elsewhere
- OpenCritic (opens in a new tab)
- PCGamingWiki (opens in a new tab)
- HowLongToBeat (opens in a new tab)
- MobyGames (opens in a new tab)
- Co-Optimus (opens in a new tab)
- Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Fandom (opens in a new tab)
- Behind The Voice Actors (opens in a new tab)
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