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Do you need Monster Hunter: World to play Iceborne?
Yes. Iceborne expands Monster Hunter: World and requires the base game. Steam’s PC listing explicitly says that Monster Hunter: World is required to play the expansion: Steam: Monster Hunter World: Iceborne.
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Capcom describes Iceborne as continuing the story and adding new quest ranks, moves, locales, monsters, and gear. It is a substantial continuation of the base game, but it is still an expansion rather than a separate game that replaces it. Capcom’s announcement: Monster Hunter World: Iceborne expansion announced.
Should you buy Iceborne or Master Edition?
| Your situation | What to look for | What the sources establish |
|---|---|---|
| You already own Monster Hunter: World | Iceborne expansion-only edition | The Steam expansion listing requires the base game. Confirm that the selected platform and edition match the copy you own. |
| You own neither the base game nor the expansion | Master Edition or another bundle explicitly containing both | Capcom described Master Edition as including the base game and Iceborne. Check the listed contents for your platform and region before buying. |
The right choice depends on what you already own, not on which title sounds more complete. A bundle’s name alone is not enough to establish its contents for every platform or region; read the current store or package details before purchase. Capcom’s release announcement describes the Master Edition bundle: Monster Hunter World: Iceborne launches September 6.
#1 Best Overall
- Rathalos from nanoblock's Hobby Series stands approximately 3.30" tall and has 410 pieces
- Difficulty level is 4/5
- This kit features all the details one would expect and beautifully captures the likeness of the monster
- The product box will have a Bandai Namco warning label, which is proof that you are purchasing an officially licensed product
When did World and Iceborne release?
The dates below are historical release dates, not confirmation that a particular edition is currently available in a given store or region.
- Monster Hunter: World launched globally on PS4 and Xbox One on January 26, 2018. Capcom said the PC release would follow: Capcom’s World release announcement.
- Capcom scheduled Iceborne for PS4 and Xbox One on September 6, 2019, with the PC release to follow that winter. The announcement limited the Xbox One version to North America and Europe: Capcom’s Iceborne release announcement.
- Steam lists January 9, 2020, as Iceborne’s PC release date: Steam listing.
Those announcements do not establish current price, stock, or which regional storefronts currently carry a particular bundle. Check the store for your platform and region for present-day purchase details.
Rank #2
- Selregios from nanoblock's Hobby Series stands approximately 5.11" tall and has 490 pieces
- Difficulty level is 4/5
- This kit features all the details one would expect and beautifully captures the likeness of the monster
- The product box will have a Bandai Namco warning label, which is proof that you are purchasing an officially licensed product
What do the reported shipment milestones mean?
Capcom reported that Iceborne had shipped more than 4 million units worldwide in an announcement dated January 15, 2020, then reported more than 5 million worldwide in an announcement dated March 13, 2020. These are historical publisher-reported shipment milestones, not current sales totals or independently verified player counts.
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Rank #4
- Product Size (H x W x D): approx. 4.7 x 10.8 x 5.7 inches (120 x 275 x 145 mm)
Rank #3
- An import from Capcom
- Made in collaboration with Voxel
- Adorable mini stuffed plush versions of classic Capcom characters
- Perfect size to display on a desk
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