MHW Iceborne: Innovations introduced - the overview

The wait was worth it: the first expansion Iceborne brings many new features to the world of Monster Hunter. Our guide lists what players should know before the first hunt.

Almost a new game: Iceborne is praised by the trade press as enormously comprehensive.

September 6, 2019 was literally longed for by MHW fans. Accordingly, the rush was on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on the deadline of Iceborne.

MHW Iceborne: innovations in quite a few details

The innovations of Iceborne affect many categories, including many details that make the operation more comfortable:

• The settings for the pie menu are now in the object bag.
• Guild cards can be accepted with fewer clicks.
• You can convert your bowguns at the object chest. Previously, this was only possible at the blacksmith.
• Investigations are now listed more clearly.
• Decor armor can now be saved individually for sets.

Even more important are the content innovations:

• There are now fourth-level decorations, as well as matching slots in armor of the master rank.
• The time-limited boosters and cloaks can also be equipped with decorations.
• The new capital is Seliana and requires less walking, as the layout is better.
• There are more options for the design of the private room.
• In combat, all weapons have been equipped with new mechanics. In addition, there is the new functionality of the clamp claw, which allows amazing combinations.
• To internalize the new combat features, the training area is suitable. This has also been improved for Iceborne, you can now fight against monster dummies.
• Explosion damage has been significantly upgraded and is now a real option.

In addition, not to be forgotten is travel by mount cab, as presented here. So the very positive reviews seem to be well-founded: With Iceborne, Capcom has delivered an expansion that almost feels like a new game.