This massive expansion adds loads of new monsters, gear and abilities to Monster Hunter: World. Picking up where the base game left off, your hunter investigates a new polar region, kicking off a brand-new story set in Hoarfrost Reach. From this frigid staging ground, you'll encounter all-new creatures, forge amazing new weapons and armor, and tackle thrilling quests that offer some of the most challenging encounters yet. Face these quests alone, or play online with other hunters for epic multiplayer quests - then use monster materials to create even more powerful gear! Iceborne also introduces Master Rank, an all-new quest tier above High Rank, where both new and returning monsters will challenge experienced hunters. Luckily, your hunter has learned a few new tricks, including mastery of the Clutch Claw, a new piece of gear that lets you zip onto monster hides from a distance. Use these new abilities, your wits and the environment itself to solve the mysteries of Hoarfrost Reach! A massive expansion to Monster Hunter: World (required & sold separately) that picks up right where World left off, offering new monsters, abilities and more Explore a sprawling new ice locale teeming with undiscovered creatures All-new monsters lurk around every corner, both in the new ice area and in familiar territory from Monster Hunter: World Battle fearsome monsters not only to craft new weapons & armor, but also to drive the story forward and uncover the mysteries of Hoarfrost Reach Extensive single-player campaign that also allows drop-in multiplayer; use the SOS Flare to summon other hunters for an assist! *In order to access the new Iceborne story and quests, players must have completed the main story campaign from Monster Hunter: World and reached Hunter Rank 16