Game Database
Monster Hunter: World
怪物猎人：世界
CAPCOM's co-op hunting RPG — track, fight and carve massive monsters, then craft gear from what you take down.
Gameplay Screenshots6
Quick Facts
Release Date
Aug 8, 2018
Developer
CAPCOM
Publisher
CAPCOM
Genre
Action, RPG, Co-op
Platforms
PC (Steam), PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Game Mode
Single-player, Online Co-op
Game Size (PC)
52 GB
Engine
MT Framework
Monster Hunter: World Overview
Monster Hunter: World is an action RPG developed and published by CAPCOM, released on PC on August 8, 2018. Players become a Hunter in the New World, tracking monsters across large open maps and crafting weapons and armour from the parts they carve, across 14 weapon types with distinct movesets. The game is built around four-player online co-op and a deep progression loop. The Iceborne expansion (2019 on consoles, January 2020 on PC) added Master Rank, new monsters and the Hoarfrost Reach region. It is CAPCOM's best-selling title.
- Genre
- Action, RPG, Co-op
- Developer
- CAPCOM
- Publisher
- CAPCOM
- Release Date
- Aug 8, 2018
- Game Mode
- Single-player, Online Co-op
- Platforms
- PC (Steam), PlayStation 4, Xbox One
- Engine
- MT Framework
Platforms
🎮 PC (Steam)
🎮 PlayStation 4
🎮 Xbox One
Monster Hunter: World System Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- OS
- Windows 10 (64-bit required)
- Processor
- Intel Core i5-4460 / AMD FX-6300
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 / AMD Radeon R7 260x
- DirectX
- DirectX 11
- Storage
- 52 GB available space
- Notes
- Targets 1080p / 30 fps at Low settings. Broadband internet connection required.
Recommended Requirements
- OS
- Windows 10 (64-bit required)
- Processor
- Intel Core i7-3770 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB / AMD Radeon RX 480
- DirectX
- DirectX 11
- Storage
- 52 GB available space
- Notes
- Targets 1080p / 30 fps at High settings. A 4 GB VRAM GPU is required for DirectX 12.
Game Size
| Platform | Download / Install Size | Note |
|---|---|---|
| PC | 52 GB | Per official system requirements |
| PlayStation 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Xbox One | N/A | N/A |
Where to Buy
Monster Hunter: World News2
Monster Hunter: World Passes 30 Million Copies Sold
Read MoreAnnouncement · Jun 26, 2026
Capcom confirmed the milestone on 26 June 2026, making the 2018 title the best-selling game in the company's history.
Monster Hunter: World Player Count Doubles on Steam
Read MoreAnnouncement · Apr 16, 2026
Deep discounts and frustration with Wilds' PC performance drove World's concurrent players from around 17,000 to over 36,000 in April 2026.
Monster Hunter: World Guides2
Monster Hunter: World Beginner Guide — Weapons, Sharpness and Captures
Read GuideBeginner Guide · Oct 2, 2026
Fourteen weapons, one monster, and a lot of systems the game never explains. Start here before your first hunt.
Iceborne Build Guide — The Skills Every Hunter Should Wear
Read GuideBuild Guide · Oct 2, 2026
Raw damage wins in Master Rank, but only if you survive. This is the armour skill priority that carries every weapon type.
Monster Hunter: World Mods
Monster Hunter: World Trainers
Monster Hunter: World Save Files
Monster Hunter: World Patches & Language
Official Links
Monster Hunter: World FAQ
QDo I need the Iceborne expansion?
Iceborne is a paid expansion that continues the story with Master Rank, new monsters and the Hoarfrost Reach. It is not required to finish the base game, but it roughly doubles the available content.
QCan Monster Hunter: World be played solo?
Yes. Every quest can be completed solo, and monster health scales when other players join.
QIs Monster Hunter: World mod-friendly?
The PC version has an active modding community focused on cosmetics, UI and quality-of-life changes. CAPCOM does not officially support mods, and mods that affect other players should be avoided in multiplayer sessions.
QHow much storage does it need?
52 GB of available space according to the official system requirements.
QWhat is the difference between World and Rise?
World focuses on large, detailed ecosystems and is the best-selling entry in the series; Rise is a later Switch-first title with faster, more vertical combat. Both are available on PC.