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Monster Hunter: World launches worldwide January 2018

Japan’s getting a sweet Monster Hunter-themed PS4 Pro

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Capcom will release Monster Hunter: World for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on Jan. 26, 2018, the publisher announced today. The game will come to Windows PC at a later unspecified date.

A new trailer for Monster Hunter: World also debuted today during Sony’s pre-Tokyo Game Show 2017 press conference. The TGS trailer shows off new creatures and environments, including the Pukei-Pukei and Nergigante, as well as the Coral Highlands stage and Astera, the base of operations for the Research Commission. You can view the new Monster Hunter: World trailer below.

Capcom also detailed a Digital Deluxe Edition and physical Collector’s Edition for North America:

The newly announced Digital Deluxe Edition for North America is MSRP $69.99 and includes the digital game, plus additional customizable options that can be used in-game: a Samurai Set skin, three gestures, two sticker sets, plus an extra face paint and hair style option for the hunter. The PS4 version of the Digital Deluxe Edition also includes 14 weapon-themed PSN avatars. The contents for the Digital Deluxe Edition will also be available for purchase separately on January 26.

The North American physical Collector’s Edition includes a physical copy of the game, voucher for the additional customizable options from the Digital Deluxe Edition (a Samurai Set skin, three gestures, two sticker sets, plus an extra face paint and hair style option for the hunter), a 32 page hardcover art book, high-quality flagship monster statue, and digital soundtrack code all bundled in a custom collector’s box for MSRP $149.99.

In Japan, Sony will release a Monster Hunter: World-themed PlayStation 4 Pro model: