Monster Hunter World’s Newest Addition is The Witcher’s Geralt, Coming in 2019

Capcom’s Monster Hunter World is nearly a month away from reaching its first year since releasing for current platforms, with several waves of content that made their way onto the online title, the latest on introduces a more ambitious crossover.

In the latest trailer uploaded by the game’s studio, it reveals that Geralt of Rivia will be joining the game as a playable character with his own set of quests and unique skills. Alongside the collaboration with CD Project Red, Capcom has also revealed the upcoming expansion that will be arriving at some point of “Autumn 2019”.

Titled Icebourne, the new expansion will feature a new story following the main game’s campaign, new monsters, and quests to do. For what other elements that might be added, it’s easy to assume the harsher climates forming ice in the water will play a role in the upcoming DLC.

It should also be noted that in celebration of the upcoming one year birthday for the January released title will have an event players can participate in. Appreciation Fest will bring new quests along with a more celebratory gathering hub for the special occasion.

For those who still haven’t got their feet wet with Capcom’s most successful Monster Hunter title, check out our review on the PC version of the game here.

Monster Hunter World is available now for Xbox One, PC, and PlayStation 4.