Capcom is squeezing in one last Monster Hunter: World beta before the action RPG charges onto consoles later this month. The company also released two more MHW trailers spotlighting the Elder Dragons and Deviljho we’ll hunt in 2018.
Capcom’s livestream lasted about an hour and detailed what the community should expect before, during and after launch week. PS4 owners have one more beta before Monster Hunter: World hits consoles on Jan. 26. Capcom says the next test will run Jan. 19 through Jan. 22 -- the same weekend Konami is hosting a beta for Metal Gear Survive -- and players will have access to a third mission not featured in previous builds. The presentation also included new Monster Hunter: World gameplay and some Japan-exclusive merchandise. There’s even a branded Visa card on the way.
Sticking with the promotional theme, Capcom plans to open a pop-up barbeque shop in London for MHW launch weekend. Monster Hunter Meat Shack will offer food, alcohol and a chance to play up to 90 minutes of World. But you’ll need a ticket. The original allotment for the Meat Shack’s four-day run have been claimed but event organizers say more tickets will be released Jan. 10.
Two new Monster Hunter: World trailers also debuted this week. The first offers an early look at some Elder Dragons, among the toughest enemies you’ll fight in any Monster Hunter. The three-minute clip features several dragons from the series’ next chapter, some of which we’ve seen in previous footage. The second trailer is a sneak peek at the Deviljho Update, the first of several free patches -- featuring new quests, monsters and armor -- set to debut in 2018. For a sneak peek at Monster Hunter: World , check out both new trailers then hit the comments and let us know if you’re going monster hunting later this month.
Monster Hunter: World is in development for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. The console version debuts Jan. 26. The PC port is expected sometime this fall.
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