Fans have been waiting a while for the latest update for Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, and it's almost here. Title Update 4 was delayed due to the onset of the coronavirus crisis, but it will make its way to PC, Xbox One, and PS4 on July 8 at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET. It adds the fearsome black dragon Alatreon to the game, which can change its elements at a whim.

As a dev diary video notes, the update also includes a new variant to the ice wyvern, dubbed Frostfang Barioth. This rugged monster has the ability to inflict the frostbind ailment, which makes it much more difficult to avoid its onslaught of attacks. As always, both of these new monsters have exclusive armor for players to craft from their loot.

The patch includes several more general changes to the game, such as the ability to meld special tracks that will allow players to hunt specific monsters in the Guiding Lands. It also prepares the game for some upcoming seasonal events, including the Sizzling Spice Fest, which runs from July 22 to August 6.