[Issue Summary]
We've noted an issue that resulted in an unusually high level of CPU utilization during active gameplay. The upcoming patch, which should be released in the coming days, should improve CPU utilization.

Please note the upcoming patch will update MONSTER HUNTER WORLD: ICEBORNE to Ver.10.12.01.

Our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this issue may have caused.


Important:
Matchmaking in MONSTER HUNTER WORLD: ICEBORNE requires players to have updated to the same version. Keep in mind that you can only match with other players who have the same update. You can verify the version number in the bottom-right corner of the title screen.

For other questions, please visit the official MONSTER HUNTER WORLD: ICEBORNE support portal below.
http://www.capcom.com/mhwsupport/

Issue Summary
Thursday, Jan. 9th UTC
We are currently investigating an issue that was brought to our attention with regards to the VU10.12.00 Update that was released earlier today.

Details of the Issue
Some users have been experiencing significantly reduced frame rate under certain configurations and environment after applying the latest VU10.12.00 Update.

Please rest assured we're actively investigating the matter at hand and will provide an update as soon as we have more information.

For those who are experiencing the frame rate issue, please contact support below. We may need additional details from you that may help identify the root cause.
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http://www.capcom.com/mhwsupport/

Apologies for the inconvenience this may have caused and we appreciate your patience.


[Note]
You can check to see if your game files are causing this issue by following the steps outlined below.

How to check your game files:
1. Log in to Steam and go to your "Library" tab
2. Right click on the game in your list, and click "Properties..."
3. In the Properties window, click the "LOCAL FILES" tab, then click "VERIFY INTEGRITY OF GAME FILES..."
4. Wait for the validation process to complete

In some instances, the issue can be resolved by validating your game files, which will roll back any files as necessary.



Important:
Matchmaking in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne requires players to have updated to the same version. Keep in mind that you can only match with other players who have the same update. You can verify the version number in the bottom-right corner of the title screen.

For other questions, please visit the official Monster Hunter World: Iceborne support portal below.
http://www.capcom.com/mhwsupport/

The following bugs have been discovered in the Ver. 10.12.00 released on Thursday, January 9 17:00 UTC. We are currently working on a patch to fix these issues.

1. Slight display lag while DirectX12 API is enabled.

Issue:
Depending on your PC settings, your screen may lag 0.1 to 1 seconds with the DirectX12 API setting enabled.

Condition in which the issue occurs:
- Graphics Option "DirectX12 API" is enabled.
- PCs with slower CPU speed.

2. Certain graphics cards may cause the screen to freeze.

Issue:
Depending on your PC settings, the game screen may freeze randomly. The duration in which your screen may freeze could vary from 1 to 5 seconds. Although it is rare that this occurrs, it may happen more frequently with certain PC settings.

Condition in which the issue occurs:
- "DirectX12 API" is disabled (DirectX11).
- More likely to occur on NVIDIA® GeForce® GPU, with VRAM below 3GB.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused, and appreciate your patience while we sort out these issues. Please wait for more info on the fixes.


Important:
Matchmaking in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne requires players to have updated to the same version. Keep in mind that you can only match with other players who have the same update. You can verify the version number in the bottom-right corner of the title screen.

For other questions, please visit the official Monster Hunter World: Iceborne support portal below.
http://www.capcom.com/mhwsupport/

The PC version of Monster Hunter World: Iceborne is now available! To celebrate, we're giving players free item packs filled with goodies, for a limited time only!

These item packs can be claimed only once each when receiving your login bonus. Just log in during the availability period to claim your item packs!

Note: If you have trouble claiming an item pack, close the game, update the application, and try claiming your login bonus again the following day.


[For All Players]
■Item Pack Name
- MHW:I Launch Set

■Availability
- 17:00 Thursday, January 9 (UTC) - 23:59 Wednesday, February 5 (UTC)

■Contents
- Mega Potion x 50
- Nulberry x 30
- Well-done Steak x 20
- Max Potion x 10
- Gold Wyverian Print x 1


[For Players Who Have Purchased Monster Hunter World: Iceborne]
■Item Pack Name
- MHW:I Launch Set (Iceborne Purchaser Bonus)

■Availability
- 17:00 Thursday, January 9 (UTC) - 23:59 Wednesday, February 5 (UTC)

■Contents
- Tranq Bomb x 10
- Dust of Life x 5
- Heavy Armor Sphere x 3
- Gourmet Voucher x 1
- Golden Egg x 1


Note: Players who have purchased Monster Hunter World: Iceborne can obtain both item packs.


Important:
Matchmaking in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne requires players to have updated to the same version. Keep in mind that you can only match with other players who have the same update. You can verify the version number in the bottom-right corner of the title screen.

For other questions, please visit the official Monster Hunter World: Iceborne support portal below.
http://www.capcom.com/mhwsupport/

Journey to the frozen lands of Hoarfrost Reach!

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne introduces new Master Rank difficulty, new gameplay actions, the largest region in the game, a multitude of new monsters and gear!

The Steam version of Iceborne includes new graphic and gameplay settings that are available exclusively on PC.
- High Resolution Texture Pack (Can be downloaded for free at Steam Store page)
- Mouse and Keyboard Control Optimization
- 4K Resolution and Uncapped Frame Rate
- Ultra Wide Display (21:9) Compatible
- DirectX 12 Support
- NVIDIA DLSS Support
- AMD FidelityFX CAS + Upscaling Support

Visit MonsterHunter.com for details
https://www.monsterhunter.com/world-iceborne/pc/us/

◆There will be a new title update schedule on January 19（UTC). Stay tuned for more info.


Important:
Matchmaking in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne requires players to have updated to the same version. Keep in mind that you can only match with other players who have the same update. You can verify the version number in the bottom-right corner of the title screen.

For other questions, please visit the official Monster Hunter World: Iceborne support portal below.
http://www.capcom.com/mhwsupport/

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne will be available for purchase worldwide on Thursday, January 9, 2020, from 17:00 UTC! (Due to time zone differences, the game does not release until January 10 in certain regions.) Pre-orders are still available, so don't miss out on the "Yukumo" layered armor pre-order bonus!

[Notice]
Title Update Ver. 10.12.00 includes the following additional updates. For complete details about this patch, check the official website:
https://www.monsterhunter.com/update/mhw-steam/us/


[Major Additions and Changes]
Several additions and changes up to the console Title Update Ver. 12.02 have been applied in advance.

- Adjusted the design of how other players are knocked back from explosions caused by the gunlance's Wyrmstake Blast.
- Starter-friendly Guardian armor set added. Talk to the Housekeeper in your room to obtain it. The default armor in character creation has also been changed from the Defender α armor set to the Guardian armor set. (Note: The Guardian and Defender α armor sets have the same attributes and only differ by color. You can buy the Defender α armor set at the Armory.)
- Point allocation for the Free Meal skill on the Rex Roar Helm β+ has been changed from 2 to 1.
- Shining Wyvern Blade was renamed to Platinum Dawn. (This name was changed to match its appearance.)

[Bug Fixes]
Several additions and changes up to console Title Update Ver. 12.02 have been applied in advance.

- Fixed an issue where if you talked to the Lynian Researcher under certain conditions the first tutorial for the Surveyor Set wouldn't trigger and you wouldn't be able to obtain the item.
- Fixed an issue where upgraded equipment wouldn't be reflected when updating an equipment loadout.
- Fixed an issue where decoration info from a decoration-equipped mantle would remain after overwriting an equipment loadout with a loadout with no mantle.
- Fixed an issue where decorations would be removed from a mantle when calling up a registered loadout, even though the mantle has decorations equipped.
- Fixed an issue where incorrect defense numbers would display when forging or changing equipment while defense-boosting skills are active.
- Updated an error message that is displayed when saved data is damaged.
- Fixed an issue where quest members would disconnect from quests located in the Elder's Recess.
- The following quests will be released with updates from console Title Update Ver. 11.01 and 11.50 already in place:
(1) A New Troublemaker in Town
(2) Challenge Quest 2: MR Intermediate
- Fixed an issue where portions of save data would be erased under certain conditions for users who have cleared the "Paean of Guidance" and "To the Guided, A Paean" quest.
- Fixed an issue from console Title Update Ver. 11.01, in which data would not finish loading properly and players would lose control of the game when viewing rankings of certain quests.
- Various localization fixes up to console Title Update Ver. 11.50 have been implemented in advance.
- Other minor game balance changes and bug fixes have been implemented.


■Monster Hunter World: Iceborne pre-orders:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1118010/Monster_Hunter_World_Iceborne/

■Monster Hunter World: Iceborne official website:
https://www.monsterhunter.com/world-iceborne/

As of Tuesday, December 24 9:00 UTC, a patch was released to fix a compatibility issue in preparation for the update from MONSTER HUNTER: WORLD to MONSTER HUNTER WORLD: ICEBORNE.

With this patch, the latest version of MONSTER HUNTER: WORLD is revision number 168031.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.


Important:
The latest version of MONSTER HUNTER: WORLD is revision number 168031.
You can verify the version number in the top-left corner when you launch the game
in windowed mode.
Keep in mind that you can only match with other players who have the same update
version as you.

For other questions, please visit the official MONSTER HUNTER: WORLD support portal below.
http://www.capcom.com/mhwsupport/

As of Friday, December 6 0:00 UTC, the Defender α armor set and Defender weapons were added to the game.

In preparation for the worldwide release of Monster Hunter World: Iceborne on January 9, 2020, new weapons and a new set armor have been added! This new armor set features skills to help hunters quickly progress through Monster Hunter: World!
Note: The launch date of Monster Hunter World: Iceborne differs depending on your region.

Everyone will have access to this content as long as they are connected to the internet. This content is recommended to players who have yet to complete Monster Hunter: World's story or are thinking about starting it now. Take advantage of this powerful gear in order to quickly rank up before the release of Monster Hunter World: Iceborne.

Note: The Defender α armor set and Defender weapons are also available to players who have not purchased Monster Hunter World: Iceborne.


Defender α armor set:
Head: Defender Helm α
Torso: Defender Mail α
Arms: Defender Vambraces α
Waist: Defender Waist α
Legs: Defender Greaves α

Defender α set skills:
Recovery Up (Level 3)
- Increases the amount of health recovery by 30%.
Marathon Runner (Level 3)
- Slows down stamina depletion for actions which continuously drain stamina (such as dashing) by 50%.
Health Boost (Level 3)
- Increases player health by 50.
Divine Blessing (Level 3)
- Has a predetermined chance of reducing the damage you take by 50%.
Note: All skill effects are level 3.

Defender weapons:
Great Sword: Defender Great Sword I to V
Long Sword: Defender Katana I to V
Sword & Shield: Defender Warhatchet I to V
Dual Blades: Defender Chainsaws I to V
Hammer: Defender Warhammer I to V
Hunting Horn: Defender Rally Horn I to V
Lance: Defender Lance I to V
Gunlance: Defender Gunlance I to V
Switch Axe: Defender Switch Axe I to V
Charge Blade: Defender Shield I to V
Insect Glaive: Defender Glaive I to V
Light Bowgun: Defender Light Bowgun I to V
Heavy Bowgun: Defender Heavy Bowgun I to V
Bow: Defender Powerbow I to V

Melee weapon abilities:
Possess higher attack and sharpness. Also includes blast element to deal additional damage to monsters that are weak to it.

Ranged weapon abilities:
Like melee weapons, Defender ranged weapons possess generally better stats and higher attack power. A wide variety of ammunition types are offered giving you the option to play as a support role.

You can upgrade your weapon up to five levels. These weapons are ideal for tackling low and high rank quests.


How to get the equipment:

Defender α armor set:
[For fresh starters]
You can equip it as the initial armor during character creation.
Note: If you didn't select it in character creation, you can find it in your item box.

[For continuing players]
You can purchase the set at the Armory. 300z per armor piece.

Defender weapons:
You can forge them at the Smithy.
Note: Requires one piece of Iron Ore. Available for all weapon types.

In order to access Defender α armor set and Defender weapons, please update the game to the latest version.

For more information, please visit the official website:
http://www.monsterhunterworld.com/pc/us/topics/boost/


Important:
The latest version of MONSTER HUNTER: WORLD is revision number 168030.
You can verify the version number in the top-left corner when you launch the game
in windowed mode.
Keep in mind that you can only match with other players who have the same update
version as you.

For other questions, please visit the official MONSTER HUNTER: WORLD support portal below.
http://www.capcom.com/mhwsupport/

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne is now available for pre-order! The game releases worldwide on January 9, 2020! (Due to time zone differences, the game does not release until January 10 in certain regions.)

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Pre-order Details
- Pre-order to get the exclusive Yukumo layered armor set! Layered armor has no armor defense or skills itself, but lets you take on a variety of different looks. This set will give you the appearance of the "Yukumo" armor set, which is the iconic look from Yukumo Village, the mountainous hot springs village from previous games!

- The Master Edition, which includes the base game and the expansion in one set, will also be available starting January 9, 2020. See the official website for more details! The Master Edition also includes the Yukumo layered armor set as a pre-order bonus.


[Notice]
Several additions and changes have been made to the notes for Monster Hunter World: Iceborne update version 10.12.00. (To see the rest of the update notes, see the official website: https://www.monsterhunter.com/update/mhw-steam/us/)

Changes:
- The default cursor position for the "Take All" option in quest rewards has been changed to be the same as in the console version.

Additions:
- Support has been added for "FidelityFX CAS + Upscaling", which allows for higher resolution for low performance costs. This feature is not limited to specific graphics cards or resolution settings, but cannot be used in conjunction with NVIDIA DLSS.

- The Highest setting for Graphic Settings originally set Dynamic Range to 64-Bit, but because the performance costs of 64-Bit settings may limit these effects even on HDR displays, the default setting has been changed to 32-Bit.

Some changes up to console update version 12.01 have been applied in advance for the Steam version.
- When starting a new game, the default armor during character creation has been changed from the "Defender α" armor set to the "Guardian α+" armor set. (The Defender α armor set can still be purchased from the Armory from the beginning of the game. The Defender α and Guardian α+ armor sets have the exact same attributes and skills, and are different only in color.)

- Several quality-of-life improvements have been made for the Guiding Lands. See the official website for more details about these changes:
https://www.monsterhunter.com/update/mhw-steam/us/

- The invasion rate for Savage Deviljho has been adjusted.

- Other minor fixes and balance changes have been applied in advance from future patches.

[Notice]
The Holiday Joy Fest seasonal event planned for December 2019 for the console versions will be made available in the Steam version after mid-February 2020.


■Monster Hunter World: Iceborne pre-orders:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1118010/Monster_Hunter_World_Iceborne/

■Monster Hunter World: Iceborne official website:
https://www.monsterhunter.com/world-iceborne/

In addition to the Defender α armor set and Defender line of weapons added to the game as of Friday, December 6, the "Welcome Back! Campaign" will also provide aid to hunters who have yet to complete the story for Monster Hunter: World!

Item pack name:
Welcome Back! Pack (Get a different pack every day during this period!)

Availability:
From Friday, December 6 00:00 to Sunday, December 15 23:59 UTC

This item pack can be claimed only once when receiving your login bonus.
If you have trouble claiming the item pack, close the game, update the application, and try claiming your login bonus again the following day.

Pack Details
December 6: Mega Potion x 10, Golden Egg x 1
December 7: Mega Potion x 10, Pitfall Trap x 20
December 8: Mega Potion x 10, Dash Juice x 20
December 9: Mega Potion x 10, Voucher x 30
December 10: Mega Potion x 10, Max Potion x 20
December 11: Mega Potion x 10, Lifepowder x 30
December 12: Mega Potion x 10, Heavy Armor Sphere x 1
December 13: Mega Potion x 10, Ancient Potion x 10
December 14: Mega Potion x 10, Mega Barrel Bomb x 20
December 15: Mega Potion x 10, Gold Wyverian Print x 1


You can pre-purchase Monster Hunter World: Iceborne here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1118010/Monster_Hunter_World_Iceborne/

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne official site:
https://www.monsterhunter.com/world-iceborne/


Important:
The latest version of MONSTER HUNTER: WORLD is revision number 168030.
You can verify the version number in the top-left corner when you launch the game
in windowed mode.
Keep in mind that you can only match with other players who have the same update
version as you.

For other questions, please visit the official MONSTER HUNTER: WORLD support portal below.
http://www.capcom.com/mhwsupport/