Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Beta Details

Ahead of the Monster Hunter World: Iceborne expansion’s console release on September 6th, Capcom today confirmed details about upcoming beta sessions, which offer four quest options for players to try. The PlayStation 4 beta will be available for all PS4 users from 12:01am PDT on Friday, August 30th through 11:59pm PDT on Sunday, September 1st. Following that, a beta for Xbox One will be available from 12:01am PDT on Monday, September 2nd through 11:59pm PDT on Wednesday, September 4th. The base game is not required to participate in the Iceborne beta sessions.

Alongside the previously available Great Jagras (Beginner), Banbaro (Intermediate) and Tigrex (Expert) quests, players will be able to battle against the game’s mythical flagship monster Velkhana for the first time. Similar to previous beta sessions, hunters can test out all 14 weapon types in any of the four quests and the training area. The weapons include the new Iceborne features, plus the new Slinger tool options such as the Clutch Claw grapple mechanic.

Upon completing each quest for the first time, hunters can earn a total of four special commendation packs containing helpful consumable items that will be available to use in the full version of the Iceborne expansion when it releases.