Today Capcom announced the release date and more details about the PC version of Monster Hunter World. 

The game is already available for pre-purchase on Steam and will release closer than many anticipated, on August 9th. Two editions will come, including a standard edition for $59.99, and a Digital Deluxe edition currently discounted 6% at $70.48.

The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the following (which you can see below in the gallery):

  • Samurai SetLayered armor sets will change the look of your armor without changing the properties underneath. Equip this Samurai set over your favorite armor to take on the striking appearance of a feudal Japanese samurai warrior!Note : No weapons are included with this set
  • Gesture: Zen
  • Gesture: Ninja Star
  • Gesture: Sumo SlapEnjoy three new amusing gestures you can use when interacting with other players in the game.
  • Sticker Set: MH All-Stars Set
  • Sticker Set: Sir Loin SetFun stickers you can use when chatting with other players in the game.
  • Face Paint: WyvernAdd a new face paint for character customisation in Monster Hunter: World.
  • Hairstyle: TopknotAdds a new hairstyle for character customisation in Monster Hunter: World.

Pre-purchasing the game will net you more goodies:

  • Origin SetThe Origin Set armor is a nostalgic must-have for series fans.This full armor set (head, chest, arms, waist, and legs) comes with enough defense to carry you through the early quests, and also features plenty of skills useful for gathering.
  • Fair Wind CharmThe Fair Wind charm carries a skill that increases your attack power, and one that adds a chance of reducing the damage you take. The charm also has a nice visual impact, as equipping it will add a glowing aura effect to your left arm!

If you're wondering whether the game will run (or will run well) on your personal gaming rig, we also get a set of minimum and recommended specs. The game will feature up to 4K resolution and 60 FPS as long as your PC can handle them.

MINIMUM:

    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: WINDOWS® 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (64-bit required)
    • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4460, 3.20GHz or AMD FX™-6300
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 760 or AMD Radeon™ R7 260x (VRAM 2GB)
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 20 GB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectSound (DirectX® 9.0c)
    • Additional Notes: 1080p/30fps when graphics settings are set to "Low"

RECOMMENDED:

    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: WINDOWS® 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (64-bit required)
    • Processor: Intel® Core™ i7 3770 3.4GHz or Intel® Core™ i3 8350 4GHz or AMD Ryzen™ 5 1500X
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 (VRAM 3GB) or AMD Radeon™ RX 570X (VRAM 4GB)
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 20 GB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectSound (DirectX® 9.0c or better)
    • Additional Notes: 1080p/30fps when graphics settings are set to "High"

You can enjoy a trailer and the first screenshots below. The game is currently available on PS4 and Xbox One.

We recently heard that the game shipped over eight million copies worldwide, and we’re getting a crossover with Final Fantasy XIV, alongside a new summer event on July 19th.