How to Play Solo Online

How to play solo online in Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds). Check out the guide on how to play on a solo lobby or with no party by yourself.

How to Play Solo

In Monster Hunter Wilds, you can play solo by selecting Online Single Player from the lobby selection screen or through the receptionist. Alternatively, if you're in multiplayer mode, you can become solo after being inactive for about 30 minutes, or simply start the game on a PS5 without an internet connection.

Select Online Single Player

If you're looking to play solo in Monster Hunter Wilds, simply select Online Single Player from the lobby screen before starting your hunt.

Talk to Alma and Select Online Single Player

You can also switch to Online Single Player from the Quest Counter. Just talk to Alma, the receptionist at Base Camp, and select Online Single Player from the Change Lobby Screen.

Stay Idle in Multiplayer

If you stay inactive for about 30 minutes in multiplayer, the game will automatically switch you to Online Single Player.

Start the Game Offline

You can play in Online Single Player mode by starting the game without an internet connection. If your device isn’t connected to the network or you don’t have an active online subscription on PS5/Xbox, the game will switch to offline mode by default.

Can You Play Offline?

The Game is Playable Offline

If you prefer playing Monster Hunter Wilds offline, just start the game while your device is disconnected from the internet. PS5 and Xbox players will enter offline mode by default if they’re not logged in to an online subscription service.

Enjoy the Game Offline

If you start Monster Hunter Wilds offline, you’ll see an Unable to connect to the server notification, but don’t worry, solo play is still fully functional. That said, multiplayer won’t be accessible, so hop online if you want to hunt alongside your friends and other players.

Playing Offline Doesn’t Offer Advantages

There’s no particular benefit to playing offline unless you're itching to hunt monsters and you're in an area without an internet connection. If you prefer solo play, simply select Online Single Player when starting the game since there's really no reason to switch offline if you already have a working internet connection.

Differences Between Solo and Multiplayer

In Monster Hunter Wilds, playing solo is different from multiplayer in a few ways. You can pause the game, and the Base Camp is empty, meaning there will be no other players around. But even if you start in Online Single Player, you’re not completely alone, you can still send out an SOS Flare to temporarily invite others for a quick multiplayer hunt session.

You Can Pause the Game

Solo players can pause the game, which will completely stop all action, even in the middle of a fight. It also prevents in-game time from advancing, so if something comes up, you can step away without worrying about missing anything. Multiplayer doesn’t have this feature since it would affect everyone in the session.

You Can Also Take Photos

Need the perfect screenshot in the heat of battle? Pausing the game lets you freeze everything, open Photo Mode, and capture the moment without any interruptions or danger.

No Other Players Inside Base Camp

It goes without saying that solo play means no other players in Base Camp or anywhere else. In multiplayer, though, you’ll be among a large group of Hunters, perfect for players who enjoy an immersive experience of Monster Hunter Wilds.

Switches to Multiplayer with SOS Flare

Just because you’re playing in Online Single Player doesn’t mean you have to tackle everything solo. With the SOS Flare, you can bring in other players for a short multiplayer session whenever you need assistance on certain quests.

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Character Creation Guide	Character Creation Recipes	Recommended Settings
Join Multiplayer	SOS Flare Guide	How to Change Name or Rename
Friend Request Guide	Hunter ID Guide	How To Cook
Layered Armor Equipment	How to Play Solo Online	FPS Comparison & Settings
How To Join a Lobby	Skip Button Guide	Arachnophobia Assistance
Craft Guide	Individual Strength Guide	Save Data Guide
Wound Guide	How to Hide Head Armor	How to Link Party
Receptionist Alma	Error Guide	Beginner's Guide
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Tent Guide	How to Capture Monsters	Field Survey Quest
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Poison Status Effects	Item Pouch Guide	Health Gauge Guide
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Basic Controls	Combat Tips	How to use Focus Mode
What is a Wound?	Seikret Guide	Training Ground Location
Power Clash Guide	Offset Attack	Sneak Attack
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How to Grill Meat	Capture Net	Ghillie Mantle
Slinger Guide	Large Barrel Bomb	Secondary Weapon
Evasion Guide	Perfect Evade	Radial Menu Guide
Perfect Guard	How To Switch Weapons	How to Reach HR 100
Lucky Voucher	Loadout	Research Help: Monsters
How to Stun	Weak Points For All Monsters	How to Catch 30 Whoppers
Chat Guide	How to Show Damage Numbers

Map Information

Pop-up Camp List	How to Fast Travel Guide	Where to get Ore
Where to get Bone Material	Fish List & Fishing Spot	Endemic Life
Slinger Ammo	Check & Change Environment	The Grand Hub

Recommended Information before Purchasing

Release Date & Platforms	Save Data Bonuses	Pre-Order Bonuses
Recommended Specs	PS5 & PS5 Pro VS PC: Specs Comparison	Controller & Set Up Guide
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