Monster Hunter: World

Released January 26, 2018 on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

About Monster Hunter: World

Welcome to a new world! Take on the role of a hunter and slay ferocious monsters in a living, breathing ecosystem where you can use the landscape and its diverse inhabitants to get the upper hand. Hunt alone or in co-op with up to three other players, and use materials collected from fallen foes to craft new gear and take on even bigger, badder beasts!

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 by platform

PlayStation 4January 26, 2018 · Out now

Xbox OneJanuary 26, 2018 · Out now

PCAugust 9, 2018 · Out now

Reviews & players

Critic score9320 reviews

Steam reviewsVery Positive89% of 519K positive

Player score84575 ratings on IGDB

Playing now26,853on Steam at last update

PC system requirements

Official specs from Steam

Full specs

Minimum

OS	Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor	Intel Core i5-4460 / Intel Core i3-9100F / AMD FX-6300 / AMD Ryzen 3 3200G
Memory	8 GB RAM
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / AMD Radeon R7 260x / AMD Radeon RX 560
DirectX	Version 11
Network	Broadband Internet connection

OS	Windows 10 (64-bit) / Windows 11
Processor	Intel Core i7-3770 / Intel Core i3-8350 / Intel Core i3-9350F / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X / AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
Memory	8 GB RAM
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (VRAM 3GB) / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon RX 480 / AMD Radeon RX 570
DirectX	Version 12
Network	Broadband Internet connection

Monster Hunter: World FAQ

When did Monster Hunter: World come out?

Monster Hunter: World was released on January 26, 2018 for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

Is Monster Hunter: World on PlayStation 5?

No. Monster Hunter: World has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

Is Monster Hunter: World on Xbox Series X|S?

No. Monster Hunter: World has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

Is Monster Hunter: World on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. Monster Hunter: World has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

Who is making Monster Hunter: World?

Monster Hunter: World is developed by Capcom.

Is Monster Hunter: World multiplayer?

Yes. Monster Hunter: World supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative.

How much does Monster Hunter: World cost?

Monster Hunter: World costs $29.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.

Is Monster Hunter: World good?

Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 89% of 518,871 reviews are positive. Critics average 93/100.

What are the minimum PC requirements for Monster Hunter: World?

The minimum GPU is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / AMD Radeon R7 260x / AMD Radeon RX 560. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Monster Hunter: World system requirements page.