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How to Crossplay: Settings Guide

How to Crossplay: Settings Guide

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How to Crossplay Guide for Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds). This includes crossplay for the pc, how to crossplay during beta, cross save functionality, and how to make link party.

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How to Access Crossplay

Requires Setting Changes and Link Parties

To access crossplay in Monster Hunter Wilds you have to setup crossplay settings and create a link party. Once these requirements are met, you can play with people on other platforms.

Follow These Steps to Access Crossplay

  1. Enable Crossplay in the Title Menu
  2. Ask for the Hunter ID of the Person You Want to Invite
  3. Open the Link Party Invitation Menu
  4. Enter Their Hunter ID
  5. Invite to Environmental Links
  6. Change Quest Settings
  7. Accept and Participate in Quest
Enable Crossplay in the Title Menu
Crossplay setting

You can enable crossplay in the options on the title screen. Select "Crossplay Settings", the second option from the bottom of the "Game Settings" tab and select "Enabled."

Ask for the Hunter ID of the Person You Want to Invite
How To Crossplay: Settings Guide

Ask the person joining the link party to share their Hunter ID. Your Hunter ID will be displayed in the upper left corner when you open 'Hunter Profile' in the menu. If your ID is not displayed, please switch the display using R3. If the other Hunter is already in your friend's list, ID confirmation is not required.

Friend Request Guide
Open the Link Party Invitation Menu
Invite to Link Party

To form a link party, select Invite to Link Party from the Link Party menu.

Enter Their Hunter ID
Hunter ID Search

On the link party invitation screen, display the 'Hunter ID' search screen, enter the other party's Hunter ID, and invite them to the link party.

Invite Friends from Your Friends List

Invite Friend

If the other person is already a friend, invite them from the Hunter Friend List, which is the fifth button from the left on the Link Party invitation screen.

Invite to Environmental Links
Environment link

After forming a link party, you can invite everyone to the environmental link. Here, you will be able to explore the same area, even if you have not received the quest.

Change Quest Settings
Quest Settings

Talk to Alma, the receptionist, and select "Order/Participate in a Quest." Click "Settings" at the top and set Platform Permissions to All Platforms.

Accept and Participate in Quest
Accept Quest

Once you have created a link party, accept a quest. When the quest is accepted, a notification will automatically be sent to all link members. There is no need to send SOS Flares. Other members can join the quest directly via the notification.

Notices in Invitation List

Invitation List

You can view the invitaions you received in the "Invitation List." To join the quest, navigate to the Communications menu and select "Invitation List."

  1. Enable Crossplay in the Title Menu
  2. Share Your Hunter ID
  3. Accept the Link Party Invite
  4. Change Quest Settings
  5. Accept and Participate in Quest
Enable Crossplay in the Title Menu
Crossplay setting

You can enable crossplay in the options on the title screen. Select "Crossplay Settings" - the second option from the bottom of the "Game Settings" tab and select "Enabled."

Share Your Hunter ID
How To Crossplay: Settings Guide

Share your hunter ID with the Link Party Leader. Your Hunter ID will be displayed in the upper left corner when you open 'Hunter Profile' in the menu. If your ID is not displayed, please switch the display using R3. If the other Hunter is already in your friend's list, ID confirmation is not is not required.

Accept the Link Party Invite
Accept Link invitation

If you receive a recruitment invitation from the link party leader to a link party, open the 'Invitation List' under Communication in the menu. By selecting and approving the invitation, you can join the link party.

Change Quest Settings
Quest Settings

Talk to Alma, the receptionist, and select "Order/Participate in a Quest." Click "Settings" at the top and set Platform Permissions to All Platforms.

Accept and Participate in Quest
Accept Quest

Once you have created a link party, accept a quest. When the quest is accepted, a notification will automatically be sent to all link members. Other members can join the quest directly via the notification.

Notification in the Invitation List

Invitation List

You can view invitations you received in the "Invitation List." To join the quest, navigate to the Communications menu and select "Invitation List."

How to Set Up Crossplay

Can Be Enabled/Disabled in the Title Screen

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Crossplay can be enabled or disabled in the "Crossplay Settings" menu in the title screen. Disable this option if you prefer not to play multiplayer with users on other platforms.

Change Settings in Quest Menu

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When accepting a new quest, you can adjust crossplay settings under the Quest Counter's "Platform Permissions." To enable crossplay, set it to "All Platforms" and if not select "Your Platform".

What Platforms Can I Use Crossplay With?

Crossplay Is Available for PS5, Xbox, and PC

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Crossplay in Monster Hunter Wilds is compatible across all platforms: PS5, Xbox, and PC. You can play on a PS5 while others can join from Xbox or PC.

What Platform Will You Be Playing on?

Is Crossplay Free?

PS5 And XBOX Require a Paid Subscription

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To join multiplayer lobbies, you'll need a PlayStation®Plus subscription for PS5 or a Game Pass Core/Ultimate subscription for Xbox.

How to Use Voice Chat for Crossplay

Discord Is Recommended for PS5 and PC

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Discord is recommended for voice chat during crossplay between PS5 and PC. You can also use it on PS5 by linking your account.

How to Link Your PS5 to Discord

  1. Home Button → Select "Game Base"
  2. Select Discord and Click "Link Account"
  3. Select a Linking Method, Then Link to PS5
Home Button → Select "Game Base"
How To Crossplay: Settings Guide

To link Discord to your PS5, press the PS5 Home button and select "Game Base."

Select Discord and Click "Link Account"
How To Crossplay: Settings Guide

Next, click on the Discord icon and select "Link Account".

Select a Linking Method, Then Link to PS5

Finally, link your PS5 to your Discord account by selecting a linking method and entering your account information. To link your smartphone account using a QR code, choose "Scan QR Code" from the settings menu.

Is Cross Save Available?

Save Data Is Unique for Each Platform

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Save data in Monster Hunter Wilds is stored separately for each platform, meaning you cannot share your data across different platforms. Since save data transfer is not possible, be sure to choose your platform carefully before playing.

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