Monster Hunter World's Iceborne expansion finally has a release date on PC Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Monster Hunter World's Iceborne expansion finally has a release date on PC Out in January, first post-launch update in February. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 25 Oct 2019 1 comment Monster Hunter World's frost-tipped Iceborne expansion finally has a PC release date. It'll be making its way to the platform on 9th January next year. Iceborne, which arrived last month on Xbox One and PlayStation 4, introduces a sizeable new biome known as Hoarfrost Reach, bringing a fresh selection of monsters - both familiar faces from past instalments and new additions - to the game. Old foes include the Nargacuga, Tigrex, and Brachydios, while the likes of the brute wyvern Banbaro and elder dragon Velkhana makes their series debut. Elsewhere, Iceborne introduces a new story, a new base of operations in the form of Seliana, the significantly more challenging Master Rank - analogous to previous games' G Rank missions - improved hunting, numerous quality-of-life enhancements, and more. Eurogamer's Martin Robinson took his own tentative steps into the world of Iceborne when it came to consoles last month, and was enthralled by its breadth and depth. "Iceborne, with its stubborn challenges, can feel like it's pitched more towards...expert players," he wrote, "but the joy of Monster Hunter - now, as ever - is how it embraces all playstyles". "There's enough there to satisfy all corners of Monster Hunter World's 13 million strong audience," reckoned Martin, "So, don't be put off by Iceborne - in truth, there's never been a better time to get into Monster Hunter." Iceborne's PC release will include a high resolution texture pack, customisable graphical settings, and DirectX 12 support, as well as revamped mouse-and-keyboard controls. Free post-launch support begins in early February on the platform - introducing the Rajang, Resident Evil collaboration, and Your Room updates - and March will bring a new monster. Capcom says updates will arrive simultaneously on PC and consoles in the future. Monster Hunter World: Iceborne will be available in two digital editions when it comes to Steam on 9th January next year. There's the standard expansion-only version, which costs £34.99, and a considerably beefier Digital Deluxe bundle. The latter is priced at £41.99 and features Iceborne, the Silver Knight Layered Armour Set, three new gestures, two sticker sets, the Rising Dragon face paint and Flowing hairstyle, plus the Traditional room decor set. The Yukumo Layered Armour Set is available as a pre-order bonus. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store