User blog comment:Kogath/Monster Hunter: World Discussion/@comment-6050823-20170614012436

Some of the New Features Mentioned in the Stream


 * Hunters get a new cloak item that can be worn for a certain period of time. Some of these cloaks can allow hunters to use stealth, giving them a chance to sneak up on a monster. Other cloaks can be used to attract monsters to a location.
 * The Slinger: A new item used in various ways by hunters. This item allows for hunters to fire a grapple hook, allowing them to swing off, or even pull on, objects, as well as fire rocks and other items at foes.
 * For the first time, Monster Hunter: World has cross server play. This means that people from around the world can play together.
 * This was done to fit with the game's overall theme, an Open World.
 * All monsters in Monster Hunter: World have a smart AI. This AI gives each monster a unique behavior that can interact with the environment and other species in the area.