Capcom have announced that a new update for Monster Hunter World Iceborne is out now and adds in a new variant on a classic monster, a tempered Elder Dragon and a brand new region for the Guiding Lands area. You can learn more in the developer diary below.

There is even more news, with a host of new content coming thanks to the collaboration between Monster Hunter and Horizon Zero Dawn, players will get a chance to craft all-new themed equipment fashioned after the Shield-Weaver armor in Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds, and upgrade the Stormslinger weapon from the previous November quest.

Palico companions can get special gear designed after Frostclaws, bear-like machines found in Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds. This new wave of content will start on December 12.

For console hunters making their way through the main story in Monster Hunter: World, new Defender Weapons for all 14 weapon types are now available as part of the latest update. The weapons can be easily forged at the Smithy and are upgradable, becoming even more valuable for those currently playing World. Combined with the Guardian Armor set and the community-focused Hunter Helper feature, newer players can look forward to getting through World quickly and accessing the massive content that Iceborne has to offers.