Monster Hunter World Day One Patch Required for Online Play

Monster Hunter World is set to receive a Day One patch which adds a few new features – most notably, the arrival of series staple Poogies.

The adorable little pet pigs initially seemed to be absent from the game but after we mentioned it in our list of 47 ways Monster Hunter World mixes up the series’ formula, Capcom calmed our spirits by informing us that Poogies would appear in the game in some form – and now we know they’ll be arriving on launch day.

As reported by Siliconera, the game’s producer Ryozo Tsujimoto appeared as part of a Capcom TV live stream to explain what was included in the patch, confirming that Poogies’ relationship with the player characters will remain the same as in previous iterations: you can show it affection and pick it up, and Monster Hunter World actually takes this a step further by including a treasure hint function. While carrying your Poogie, a rumbling controller will indicate nearby treasure – and your porcine pal will even scurry off and collect it for you.

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