PS4 "Monster Hunter World: Iceborn", deepening hunting action [Lance and Gun Lance] in this video!

Capcom has released a video introducing new actions for the Lance and Gun Lance from "Monster Hunter World: Iceborn," a blockbuster expansion for "Monster Hunter: World" for PS4 (*PC (Steam) version to be released this winter), scheduled for release on September 6 (Friday).

The "Monster Hunter" series is a hunting action game in which players confront giant monsters in a magnificent natural setting. In "Monster Hunter: World," the latest title in the series and the first for a console in nine years, players become hunters who set foot on a "new continent" as part of a survey team and explore an unknown continent.

The latest title in the series, "Monster Hunter: World," is a record-breaking smash hit that marks a major change from previous titles in the series, with seamless movement between areas and various actions, display of damage figures to monsters, and the ability to join quests midway through the game.

The PS4 version of "Monster Hunter World: Iceborn," scheduled for release on September 6 (Friday), will not only add new quest ranks, actions, fields, monsters, weapons, and armor, but will also allow players to experience a further story that begins after the ending of "Monster Hunter: World, It is a large-scale expansion content that allows players to experience a volume equivalent to "G" in the series up until now.

The new actions of the Lance and Gunlance have been introduced in a video.

Lance

Weapon attack from clutch claw

Reinforced fire Guard
A special guard that increases guard performance and allows for safe reinforced fire. The slinger can also be switched from a reinforced to a normal attack by pressing a button (unlike a normal guard, the slinger cannot move while guarding).

Counter Claw Stance
This stance can be derived while guarding with a reinforced shot. While in this posture, stamina is consumed, but when attacked, it automatically attacks with a clutch claw and clings. If the clinging is successful, the user gains the effect of having flinching disabled for a short period of time.

■Gunlance

Weapon attack from clutch claw

Detonating dragon stake loading
While aiming a slinger when drawing a sword, the slinger's ammunition is used to load a "detonating dragon stake". The time it takes for the detonating dragon stake to bite changes depending on the type and number of Slinger bullets used when loading (all Slinger bullets are consumed when loading).

Detonating dragon pile
When a loaded "detonating dragon stake" hits a monster, it will bite into the target for a certain period of time. When a bombardment is fired at the detonating dragon stake, it explodes and inflicts damage. The detonation damage also changes depending on the power of the bombardment.

Product Information
PS4 "Monster Hunter World: Iceborn".
∙ Release date: September 6, 2019 (Friday)
Price: 4,444 yen (excluding tax) for download version
　Limited bonus] Armor "Yukumono" series (layered equipment)
　PlayStation Store pre-order bonus] "Special Theme" theme
　PlayStation Store pre-order bonus] Dynamic theme "Yvelkana" [PlayStation Store pre-order bonus
Players: 1 (Online: 1 to 4 players)
CERO: C (for ages 15 and up)

To use this content, the full-length "Monster Hunter: World" game (sold separately) is required.
Online multiplayer requires a subscription to PlayStation®Plus (paid).
The release date of the Steam version is scheduled for this winter, and the price is yet to be determined. Please wait for further information.

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Please note that game content and screen shots are under development and are subject to change in the final version.