How to play Monster Hunter Wilds crossplay

Monster Hunter Wilds crossplay is a part of the game, yes, but cross-platform compatibility isn't the easiest thing to work around. As has become known by now, the online play in Monster Hunter Wilds isn't the smoothest thing in the world to set up and hardly intuitive, which is where we come in to help. If you want to play with friend on other platforms, here's how to play crossplay in MH Wilds.

How to play MH Wilds crossplay

MH Wilds crossplay and cross-platform connections is something you set up via the Hunter IDs displayed on your Hunter Profile. Give this ID to a friend, then they can search it through the Hunter ID search function in the Communication tab in the pause menu, and add you as a friend in-game, regardless of platform. Once you accept the invitation at your end, you can go into the Hunter Friend List and invite them to a Link Party, which allows you to do quests together and participate in each other's hunts.

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For more info on Monster Hunter Wilds multiplayer, our guide will explain how it works and limitations of it. It's also true to say that you don't have to use the above method to play with people on the same platform as you - players who are all on PS5, for example. can use the built-in operating system to join with friends accordingly. You only need to go through the bother of Hunter ID searches if there's a difference of consoles at play.

Be sure to check out our Monster Hunter Wilds review, where we described it as "The new peak of the series and an early contender for game of the year".

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