After months of lazing round on consoles, Geralt Of Rivia is lastly stumbling by the portal to Monster Hunter: World on PC. Capcom have picked May 9th for the debut of this impressively effectively fleshed-out crossover. It encompasses a totally voiced, branching story mission the place you get to play as everybody’s favorite grumpy monster-slayer from The Witcher sequence, a brand new monster (plus one variant) from that world. There’s additionally a trio of huge perks to grind for. Dedicated hunters can completely unlock Geralt, Ciri and horrible Nekkers to combat, or seize to swap your Palico for.
As with the in depth Final Fantasy XIV crossover, the Witcher replace is everlasting free DLC as an alternative of a timed occasion, so that you received’t need to rush. You will nevertheless have to have completed the principle story of the game to unlock the crossover quest, which options investigation features lifted from The Witcher 3. Geralt must tussle with a Leshen, a woodland spirit from his personal universe, though as soon as the hunt is over, anybody can decide a combat with it. While it could’t summon wolves because it may again dwelling, MH:W’s Leshen can name on Jagras and crows to assault you, and management crops.
Once you’ve gotten the hold of beating up the common Leshen, you possibly can set your sights on the Ancient Leshen, a extra highly effective variant. You’ll have to get used to beating each varieties if you wish to unlock Geralt, Ciri, their weapons and the Nekker. The character unlocks are crafted as fits of particular armour, however when totally geared up, your common hunter will likely be changed by the visitor character, together with a few of their iconic skills. Geralt can use his Igni magic, and in addition slowly regenerate well being. Ciri is much less magical, however she’s obtained a bunch of buffs to evasion, and a few new Demon Mode sprint results.
The crossover begins on May ninth. While a lot of the stuff added is everlasting, there will likely be a time restricted occasion quest from May 17th to 30th to earn some further goodies. You can learn the total announcement on Steam here.
