06-19-2019, 06:51 AM
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne PS4 Beta Dates Announced
<p>Get ready for a cold snap. <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/monster-hunter-world/">Monster Hunter World</a> is preparing to kick off beta sessions for Iceborne on PlayStation 4, in preparation for the expansion launch later this year.</p><p>The beta will let you try out three quests. A Great Jagras hunt will be welcoming for newcomers to get your feet wet. The wyvern Banbaro offers a mid-level challenge, and Tigrex will challenge the most seasoned hunters. You'll also have access to all 14 weapon types across all three challenges and the training area. Weapons will include new features along with the <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/monster-hunter-world-iceborne-gets-release-date-ne/1100-6466785/">Clutch Claw grapple and Slinger tools</a>. Completing each challenge will earn you an item pack of consumables that will be waiting for you in the full version of Iceborne, when it launches.</p><p>The first Iceborne beta will be exclusive to PlayStation Plus users and begin on Friday, June 21. The second will be available or all PS4 owners and begin on Friday, June 28. You'll be able to pre-load in advance, and you won't need the base game to participate in the beta.</p><p>Monster Hunter World: Iceborne is coming on September 6 to PS4 and Xbox One, with a PC release following in the winter. You will need Monster Hunter World to place the full Iceborne expansion, and you'll need to have finished the main story through Hunter Rank 16 to play the Iceborne content.</p><ul><li><strong>PlayStation Plus Exclusive Beta: June 21-June 24</strong><i></i><ul><li>3 AM PT</li><li>12 AM ET</li><li>11 AM BST</li><li>8 PM AEST</li></ul></li><li><strong>PlayStation 4 Wide Beta: June 28-July 1</strong></li><li><ul><li>3 AM PT</li><li>12 AM ET</li><li>11 AM BST</li><li>8 PM AEST</li></ul></li></ul>
<p>Get ready for a cold snap. <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/monster-hunter-world/">Monster Hunter World</a> is preparing to kick off beta sessions for Iceborne on PlayStation 4, in preparation for the expansion launch later this year.</p><p>The beta will let you try out three quests. A Great Jagras hunt will be welcoming for newcomers to get your feet wet. The wyvern Banbaro offers a mid-level challenge, and Tigrex will challenge the most seasoned hunters. You'll also have access to all 14 weapon types across all three challenges and the training area. Weapons will include new features along with the <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/monster-hunter-world-iceborne-gets-release-date-ne/1100-6466785/">Clutch Claw grapple and Slinger tools</a>. Completing each challenge will earn you an item pack of consumables that will be waiting for you in the full version of Iceborne, when it launches.</p><p>The first Iceborne beta will be exclusive to PlayStation Plus users and begin on Friday, June 21. The second will be available or all PS4 owners and begin on Friday, June 28. You'll be able to pre-load in advance, and you won't need the base game to participate in the beta.</p><p>Monster Hunter World: Iceborne is coming on September 6 to PS4 and Xbox One, with a PC release following in the winter. You will need Monster Hunter World to place the full Iceborne expansion, and you'll need to have finished the main story through Hunter Rank 16 to play the Iceborne content.</p><ul><li><strong>PlayStation Plus Exclusive Beta: June 21-June 24</strong><i></i><ul><li>3 AM PT</li><li>12 AM ET</li><li>11 AM BST</li><li>8 PM AEST</li></ul></li><li><strong>PlayStation 4 Wide Beta: June 28-July 1</strong></li><li><ul><li>3 AM PT</li><li>12 AM ET</li><li>11 AM BST</li><li>8 PM AEST</li></ul></li></ul>