For the second time, a
Horizon Zero Dawn collaboration event quest will be available in Capcom's
Monster Hunter: World. The collaboration event quest starts February 28 at 0:00 UTC and gives players the chance to unlock unique gear inspired by the PlayStation 4 exclusive game. By completing the quest, players can collect the materials required to forge Aloy's armor and bow from
Horizon Zero Dawn.
To begin the special event quest, you will receive a request from the Nora Tribe chief to hunt down a giant Anjanath in the Ancient Forest. Why an Anjanath? Capcom producer Ryozo Tsujimoto explains:
Many captivating machines appear in Horizon Zero Dawn, but the one that made the biggest impression on the Monster Hunter: World development team was the Thunderjaw. Anjanath has a very similar skeletal structure to the Thunderjaw, so we felt it was the best fit to be the main adversary in the quest, but not just any Anjanath would do. This Anjanath is at a scale that many players will have never before encountered, and your typical attacks may not reach its height. We hope hunters will take on this challenge and enjoy a fresh new experience.
Completing this even quest will allow you to obtain the Nora Brave Trophy item that gives you access to crafting the Aloy α armor set and Aloy’s Bow weapon. You cannot mix and match the full armor set with other pieces of gear, but unlike cosmetic armor sets, there are skills tied to the set that can also be upgraded.
For example, the Aloy α set has the Marathon Runner skill which fits the character Aloy’s image perfectly. This is a very effective and useful armor set. It’s important to note that this set is not exclusive to female hunters! If you’re playing as a male hunter, equipping the Aloy α set will also change your appearance to Aloy.
You must be Hunter Rank 11 or higher to participate in this free quest, and you may have to complete it multiple times to obtain enough materials to craft all of the Horizon Zero Dawn collaboration gear. As a reminder, this quest is specifically for the PlayStation 4 version of the game as Horizon Zero Dawn is a Sony exclusive.
This is actually the second Horizon Zero Dawn collaboration event for Monster Hunter: World, with the first giving hunters the chance to forge Watcher-themed gear for their Palico companion. Capcom says event quests are on a rotating schedule, so if you missed it initially, you'll still have a chance to obtain this Palico gear at a later date.