Dota 2 launches Monster Hunter crossover with new hunts, pets, and cosmetics

This update brings the world of Monster Hunter into the game with six new hero outfits inspired by the series, a unique gameplay system where you hunt for materials, and adorable companions like a Palico messenger and a Poogie pet for your base. You’ll earn materials in every game, letting you craft free Monster Hunter-themed armor sets based on famous designs like Rathalos and Kirin.

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PS5, PS4 Userbase Keeps on Getting Bigger, Attracts More Players Year-on-Year

So, I checked out the latest numbers for PlayStation Network, and during April to June of this year, about 119 million people were playing online every month. That’s actually up three million from this time last year, which is cool. It’s a little lower than earlier this year – we saw 123 million players in the first quarter – but if you look at the bigger picture over the last few years, the number of players is definitely still growing overall.

Ghost of Yōtei Sold 3.3 Million Units in Its First Month

While the initial sales numbers for Ghost of Yōtei might not seem amazing compared to Ghost of Tsushima – which sold 2.4 million copies in its first three days and became Sony’s fastest-selling new game – Tsushima eventually reached five million sales four months after its release. If Ghost of Yōtei keeps selling at its current rate, it’s likely to exceed Tsushima’s sales within a similar timeframe.

PS5 Continues Its Upward Rise With 84.2 Million Shipments Worldwide

Sony shipped 3.9 million consoles over the last three months, which represents a modest increase of only 100,000 units compared to the same time last year. This is noteworthy considering Sony recently increased the price of both standard PS5 models and the PS5 Pro in the United States.

A Dota 2 and Monster Hunter crossover was not on our 2025 bingo card

Dota 2 doesn’t usually feature events based on other games, but Valve has surprised players by partnering with Capcom to add content from Monster Hunter. Just after the recent Quartero’s Curios event ended on November 5th, players were hoping for something new to do. Since neither the popular Diretide nor Frostivus events are happening this year, the Monster Hunter crossover is a particularly welcome surprise.

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