<p>One of the most anticipated games of 2018 is coming very early on in the year, and Capcom has some good news for PlayStation 4 <em>Monster Hunter</em> fans. <em>Monster Hunter World</em> is releasing on January 26, 2018 for the PS4 and Xbox One, with a PC release to follow.</p>
<p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Qrz3zysD7cU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>There will be an open beta for PS4 players starting on December 9th, so all players will be able to see what 3DS fans have been eating up for the last number of years. It should be noted that it is not known if there will be an Xbox One or PC beta, Capcom has still only said that the PS4 beta starts on December 9th. The beta for <em>Monster Hunter World</em> will consist of three quests, and can be played co-operatively online, or solo offline. The quests will feature the Barroth in the Wildspire Wastes, as well as the Great Jagras and Anjanath in the Ancient Forest Area. Presumably there will be plenty of gear options for players to figure out what style of play works best for them.</p>
<p>Another special treat for PlayStation users is the ability to dress up as Aloy from <em>Horizon: Zero Dawn</em>, and there is even a special outfit for your Palico with a <em>Horizon</em> theme as well. This is nothing new for <em>Monster Hunter</em> fans, as the game has been known to have costumes for Palico and armor sets for characters as well. The Link armor set and Master Sword made an appearance in <em>Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate</em>. Additionally you were able to dress up your Palicos in Mario and Luigi outfits, which even would equip them with the classic Hammer from Donkey Kong. It isn&#8217;t known if there will be any <em>Halo</em> or <em>Fable</em> themed treats for the Xbox One users, but hopefully Capcom gives Xbox players something cool for their version of the game.</p>
<p>Capcom is about to bring monster hunting goodness to current-gen consoles for the first time in a long time, and things look pretty good so far. <em>Monster Hunter World</em> is looking fantastic, and will likely be the first big game of 2018. Are you a <em>Monster Hunter</em> fan, and looking forward to being able to play on your PS4, Xbox One or PC? Let us know in the comments below.</p>
<p><strong>Source: Paris Games Week 2017</strong></p>

BagoGames > Articles > Game News > Play as Aloy in Monster Hunter World, Beta Begins December 9th for PS4
Play as Aloy in Monster Hunter World, Beta Begins December 9th for PS4
- Categories: Game News, Videos
- Tags: CapcomMonster HunterPCPlayStationXbox
Related Content
Shadow Fight Arena Chapter 1 Gameplay
By
Michael Mosley
November 29, 2025
The Lag Factor: Why Network Latency and Pings Can Swing Esports Bets
By
Trevor Kincaid
November 6, 2025