Monster Hunter is a long-running action RPG series by Capcom where the core gameplay revolves around tracking and battling massive, fearsome creatures in epic, fast-paced encounters. You take on the role of a hunter, crafting weapons and armor from the monsters you defeat, and using that gear to take on even tougher foes. Each hunt requires strategy, timing, and teamwork — especially in multiplayer. If you’ve been waiting to jump into Monster Hunter Wilds with friends across different platforms, good news is that Capcom is finally making that happen. With the launch of Monster Hunter Wilds crossplay is here, and it’s one of the biggest quality-of-life upgrades the series has ever seen.
Whether you’re on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, or PC, you can now hunt together in the same world. And honestly, for a game all about co-op boss fights and massive monster showdowns, that’s huge.
|Crossplay Works Across PS5, Xbox, and PC
Capcom has confirmed that crossplay is fully supported between PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. That means no more platform walls — you can squad up with friends regardless of where they play. Better yet, crossplay is turned on by default, so you won’t have to dig through menus to start teaming up.
|How to Turn Crossplay On or Off
Don’t worry — if you’d rather stick to playing with folks on your own platform, you’ve got the option to turn crossplay off. Here’s how:
- Open the game and stay on the title screen.
- Head into the Options menu.
- Go to Game Settings.
- Toggle the Crossplay setting on or off.
Super simple. But honestly, unless you’re having connection issues, I recommend leaving it on — more players means faster matchmaking and more hunt buddies.
|Playing With Friends on Other Platforms
Want to team up with a friend on a different system? You’ll use something called a Hunter ID to connect. Here’s what to do:
- In your Hunter Profile, grab your unique Hunter ID.
- Share it with your friend.
- They’ll search for you using the Hunter ID Search option in the Communication menu.
- Once they find you, they can send a friend request.
- Accept it, and then invite them to your Link Party to start hunting together.
It’s a few steps, but it works well and keeps things organized.
|Heads-Up: No Cross-Save or Cross-Progression
Now for the one bummer, Monster Hunter Wilds doesn’t support cross-save or cross-progression. That means if you start your journey on PlayStation and later want to switch to PC, your progress won’t carry over. You’d have to start fresh. It’s definitely something to keep in mind if you play on multiple systems.
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|You’ll Need a Subscription for Online Play
To hunt online and use crossplay, you’ll need the usual platform subscriptions:
- PlayStation 5 players need a PlayStation Plus membership.
- Xbox Series X|S players need Game Pass Core or Game Pass Ultimate.
PC players, as usual, don’t need a subscription beyond the game itself.
|Final Thoughts
Crossplay in Monster Hunter Wilds is honestly a game-changer. It brings the community together in a way the series never has before. Whether you’re taking down a massive beast with longtime console friends or teaming up with PC players for the first time, the experience is smoother, more flexible, and way more fun.
Sure, cross-save would’ve been nice, but even without it, this is a major win for fans. So grab your favorite weapon, gather your party and get ready to hunt!
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