Having started Monster Hunter: World on PS4, switching over to the PC version has mostly been a grand old time, but not without issue. Networking hiccups have often left me disconnected from servers mid-mission, leaving me unable to signal for help just as a Rathalos decides I look like a tasty treat. Today, Capcom rolled out their first patch for the game, with patch notes promising improvements to these woes, but stating that “it does not completely resolve the issue”. While I’ve not had a chance to test the patch myself, reactions from Steam users have been mixed.

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With Monster Hunter: World recently being released on PC, it can be a little daunting for new players who hadn’t played any of the previous games in the series. Console players have had at most a decade’s head start with new things being introduced steadily, but for PC players there’s a lot of concepts which can seem unnecessarily complex. So in order to ease the newer players in a bit more smoothly, this guide will bring everyone up to speed with what to expect in this deceptively taxing game.

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As one of the nastier fights in Monster Hunter: World, Nergigante can prove somewhat bothersome thanks to several key factors. Its spikes double as armour and projectiles at a whim, and it has at least two attacks that can outright kill a hunter if they don’t dodge them. This guide will go through each attack that Nergigante can pull off, as well as tell you how to kill it and what its weaknesses are.

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Beating Zorah Magdaros for the second time resolves one problem but unlocks a new mystery. Weird scales have begun showing up on the island that seem rather similar to the Rathian, but are a vivid shade of pink. This guide will show you not only how to find it, but also the monsters you need to defeat in order to encounter it, and how to kill it.

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The grim effects of the Steam Summer Sale are finally wearing off, and we’ve got a bunch of new entries this week! Along with, of course, the usual hoary old guard of dreary regulars. So hold my hand as I guide you through the most exciting article of your life.

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With Monster Hunter: World recently being released on PC, it can be a little daunting for new players who hadn’t played any of the previous games in the series. Console players have had at most a decade’s head start with new things being introduced steadily, but for PC players there’s a lot of concepts which can seem unnecessarily complex. So in order to ease the newer players in a bit more smoothly, this guide will bring everyone up to speed with what to expect in this deceptively taxing game.

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With new materials comes the opportunity to make better stuff, no matter if you’re just starting out in Monster Hunter: World or a seasoned veteran. With the sheer amount of equipment on offer, it’s somewhat confusing to know just what you need at any given time to make the thing you need. This guide contains tables for how to craft armour and the materials you need for low rank armour, and both sets of high rank armour.

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With new materials comes the opportunity to make better stuff, no matter if you’re just starting out in Monster Hunter: World or a seasoned veteran. With the sheer amount of equipment on offer, it’s somewhat confusing to know just what you need at any given time to make the thing you need. This guide contains tables for how to craft armour and the materials you need for low rank armour, and both sets of high rank armour.

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After what seemed like an eternity, Monster Hunter: World is now available on PC. Console players may have had at most a decade’s head start, with new things being introduced steadily. For PC players however, there’s a lot of concepts which are overwhelmingly complex, such as being heavily encouraged to upgrade constantly and team up with other players to take down larger monsters. In order to ease the newer players in a bit more smoothly, this guide will bring everyone up to speed with what to expect in this deceptively taxing game.

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Sadly, while going off a hunt with your friends is one of the better cooperative experiences around, Monster Hunter: World doesn’t make this process all that easy compared to other multiplayer games out there. It’s not always required to hunt with others, but you may find some hunts tricky without that extra bit of help. With PC being a new format for the series, this guide will show you know how to connect with your friends and what the gathering hub is.

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