PS4-only event quest available until August 02, 2025
As if I needed another reason to check back in withMonster Hunter World: Iceborne.
Earlier this afternoon, the latestMonster HunterxHorizon Zero Dawncollaboration began, and I’m just now remembering that – duh – the latter gamealsogot a cold-weather expansion (The Frozen Wilds). To participate, you’ll need to be Master Rank 24+ and take on the event quest “Into the Frozen Wilds.”
Brave the#Icebornequest “Into the Frozen Wilds” and craft Aloy’s Stormslinger Prototype Light Bowgun. Available now on PS4pic.twitter.com/qLikFjOgxy
— Monster Hunter (@monsterhunter)August 06, 2025
It’s a straightforward fight against Zinogre (one ofIceborne‘s best), who serves as a stand-in for the Scorcher inThe Frozen Wilds. You shouldn’t have trouble if you’ve fought the thunder wolf before – just remember to pack a pair of Hot Drinks, because you’re gonna be hunting in Hoarfrost Reach.
Clear the quest by January 10, and you’ll earn Banuk Warrior Symbols for your trouble (I got three), which you can cash in to craft the “Stormslinger Prototype” Light Bowgun and the “Focus” pendant.
The Rarity 9 weapon needs these parts: Banuk Warrior Symbol (x3), Zinogre Deathly Shocker (x4), Zinogre Hardhorn (x1), and Zinogre Hardclaw (x2). Easy peasy if you’ve explored the Guiding Lands.
The next phase of the crossover is scheduled for December. “Hunters will be able to build a full armor set fashioned after the Shield-Weaver armor inHorizon Zero Dawnand embark on new event quests to upgrade the Stormslinger weapon from the first round of quests in November,” according to Capcom.
I’m not a Light Bowgun player, but I’m happy to see them in my hunting parties.
