This week, Capcom updated itsMonsterHunter WorldMarch quest schedule, confirming that there will be plenty of new opportunities to get crowns and boost Hunter Rank experience. But alongside new event quests and hunts,Monster Hunter Worldalso have something else to look forward to: theMonster HunterOfficial Guidebook.
Amazon’s listing says the 1,008-page guidebook features a ton ofMonster Hunter Worldinformation, including a collection of weapon data for over 1,000 weapons (it shows all upgrades, attack power, sharpness and more), a complete set of information on the game’s quests (as well as rewards for monsters in Free Quests), and data about armor including different armor series and skills.
That’s not all, though, as theMonster Hunter Worldguidebook will also include plenty of tips and tricks that sound useful for series newcomers and veteran fans alike. For example, the book will touch uponmonster weaknessesand their attack characteristics, recommended combos for a range of different weapon types, and data on over 690 different materials including where to find them.
The Amazon Japan page also states that the guidebook will be released in Japan on March 24th for 2,916 Yen (equivalent to approximately $27). Thankfully, the retailer does ship internationally, but it’s unclear how much shipping will cost.
Surprisingly, fans' response to the news of the guidebook has been split. On the one hand, manyMonster Hunter Worldfans are delighted at the prospect of picking up such a significant piece of merchandise for the game. Players do seem pretty committed to showing off their love and appreciation for the game (the recent recreation of thegame’s food in real lifeis one such example) and the enthusiasm for the guidebook is a reflection of that.
On the other hand, fans are wondering whether it would be more convenient for Capcom to release an app version of the guidebook instead. Many fans have already turned to YouTube videos to learn how to do everything fromdealing more damage to sleeping monstersto getting specific items or pieces of armor, and a giant guidebook may not be the most efficient way of finding that information.
Monster Hunter Worldis out now for PS4 and Xbox One. The PC version releases in fall 2018.
