How to Play Solo Online

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

How To Play Solo

To play solo in Monster Hunter Wilds, select Online Single Player from the Select Lobby menu or speak to the receptionist. Alternatively, you can leave the game idle in multiplayer for about 30 minutes.

Select Online Single Player

To play solo in Monster Hunter Wilds, select Online Single Player from the Select Lobby menu before starting the game.

Speak To Alma & Select Online Single Player

You can switch to single player mode from the Quest Counter. Speak to Alma, the receptionist at Base Camp, and select Online Single Player from the Change Lobby menu.

Idle In Multiplayer For 30 Minutes

If you enter a lobby and stay idle for about 30 minutes, it will automatically switch to Online Single Player.

Can I Play Offline?

Unavailable at the Moment

It is not possible to play Monster Hunter Wilds without an internet connection. If you want to play solo, use the Online Single Player feature mentioned above.

Differences Between Solo & Multiplayer

Pausing the Game

You can pause the game from the System menu while in Online Single Player mode. This feature allows you to completely stop the game, even during battle, with no in-game time passing.

Take Photos With Photo Mode

While the game is paused, you can use Photo Mode to adjust and capture the scene even while you are in combat.

No Other Players In Base Camp

As expected, other players are not displayed in Base Camp in Online Single Player. This is perfect for hunters who want to enjoy the game at their own pace or prioritize immersion.

SOS Flare Enables Multiplayer

Even in Online Single Player mode, you can use an SOS Flare to temporarily enable multiplayer during hunts.

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Useful Information

Game System

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
Support Hunter	How to Display FPS	Voice Chat Guide
Seikret Customization	Supply Items	Character Edit Voucher Guide
How to Lock-on	How to Pause	Photo Mode
Common Wood Minnow	Fishing Rod Guide	Whetstone Guide
Portable BBQ Grill	Camping Kit	Palico Guide
Tent Guide	How to Capture Monsters	Field Survey Quest
Mending Mantle	Canteen Guide	Support Ship Guide
Limited bounties	Login Bonus Guide	Nu Yaya Guide
Peony Sparklerjelly Guide	Layered Armor Outfit	Arch-Tempered Rey Dau Guide
Arena Quest Guide and Rewards	King of a Faraway Sky	Anguish and Atrocity
Congalala Cravings	When Do Quematrice Sing?	Doshaguma of the Hollow
Barrel Bowling Guide	Arena Chatacabra Quest	Diva Buff Effects
High Rank Guide	Wyvern's Wakening Guide	How to Edit and Send Stickers
Poogie	Cosmetic DLC Guide	How To Change Gender
How to Edit Shoutouts	Resting	Gathering Boosts
That Won't Work on Me!	Daughters of Carabosse	Chemicus Nocturnus
Gravios Blockade	Careening Out of Control	A Silent Flash Event Quest

Hunting / System Guide

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
How To Mount Monsters?	Radial Menu Guide	How to use Binoculars
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

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
Differences in Edition	How To Crossplay Guide	When Steam Version will be Released?
Will It Be Released On The Switch Or PS4?	Character Profiles and Voice Actor List	Predictions & Speculations
New Features	Storage & File Size Guide	How To Download Benchmark
Weapon Adjustments	Should You Buy an Xbox?	Fairy Light Pendant DLC