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This multiplayer guide for Monster Hunter Wilds explains everything you need to know in order to play co-op with other people.
Monster Hunter Wilds has an elaborate multiplayer system where you can not only play with friends, but with other players in the same lobby as well. Some of the late-game MR hunts like Arkveld can be very challenging, and you might want to do them with your friends to have an easier time. There are multiple ways to get multiplayer mode to work in Monster Hunter Wilds, especially because the game has crossplay enabled.
In this guide, we will explain the Monster Hunter Wilds Multiplayer mode in detail. We will explain private lobbies, link parties, and all other terms that you need to know in order to become a top tier hunter.
Note: The contents of this article are based on the Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Tests. We will update this with information from the actual game if any of these features change.
How Does Multiplayer Work in Monster Hunter Wilds?
You can access multiplayer via two methods primarily in Monster Hunter Wilds:
- Public Lobbies
- Private Lobbies
As the name suggests, these lobbies allow you to customize whom you want in your multiplayer sessions. Each of these has a multitude of options as well, so here are the detailed explanations you need.
Public Lobbies in Monster Hunter Wilds
When you join a multiplayer game in Monster Hunter Wilds, you are automatically put into a Public Lobby unless you manually change it from the title screen while loading. In a Public Lobby, all players can see each other in and around the base. You can also join quests with other members in your lobby, or post quests for them. Here is how you can post or join a quest in a Public Lobby:
- Locate Alma in your base and talk to her.
- Click on Post/Join a Quest.
- You can post or join quests for Lobby Members, or for Link Members.
- Select the quest, and post it. If someone has posted a quest, you will be able to see it there.
Public lobbies in Monster Hunter Wilds also has a SOS Flare Quests in multiplayer modes. You will be able to see all SOS Flare quests under the same menu as well.
Link Party in Monster Hunter Wilds
Link Party is like a private group within a Public Lobby in Monster Hunter Wilds. If you have a small group of friends and you want to do hunts with them without creating a Private Lobby, then Link Party is your savior. When you invite a friend to your game, the two of you are automatically put in a Link Lobby in Monster Hunter Wilds.
The Link Party is similar to Public Lobbies in Monster Hunter Wilds multiplayer, but you can post quests separately here. These quests, called Link Member Quests, are only available to members in your Link Party. That said, a Link Party only allows you to post and join quests. You cannot see each other on the world, or take part in open-world monster hunts. That is where Environment Link comes in.
Environment Link in Monster Hunter Wilds
When you invite a friend to your Link Party, you will also see the option to invite your friend to an Environment Link. This can be done directly from the main invite menu, or you can also do it after a friend is already in your Link Party.
In the Environment Link multiplayer mode in Monster Hunter Wilds, you can see each linked member on the map. Here, you can go and take on any open-world hunt that is available and do it together. However, you cannot post or accept Link Member quests in this mode.
Difference Between Link Party and Environment Link Party in Monster Hunter Wilds
Here is a table with the basic difference between Link Party and Environment Link Party in Monster Hunter Wilds multiplayer:
| Link Party | Environment Link Party |
|---|---|
| You cannot see members in the open world. | You can see members in the open world. |
| Cannot take part in open-world hunts. | Can take part in open-world hunts. |
| Can post or accept hunts. | Cannot post or accept hunts. |
Private Lobbies in Monster Hunter Wilds
As the name suggests, Private Lobbies are restricted multiplayer sessions in Monster Hunter Wilds, where you can choose whom to invite. These can be your friends from Steam or any other platform, or also in-game Hunters whom you have added.
Here is how you can create a Private Lobby in Monster Hunter Wilds:
- Launch the game, and select the Save File that you want to load.
- In the Select Lobby section, click on Private Lobby.
- Wait for a while as the game servers create a new lobby for you.
Once you are in the lobby, you can invite your friends from the main menu. When you invite your friends to a Private Lobby, you are automatically put in a Link Party again. If you want to do open-world hunts together, you need to invite your friends to the Environment Link using the same method as mentioned above.
Each lobby (both public and private) has a Lobby ID, and players can also join your lobby via that code. A Private Lobby can have at most 16 players in it (as of the Open Beta Test 2).
How To Find Your Lobby ID in Monster Hunter Wilds
Here is how you can find your Lobby ID in Monster Hunter Wilds:
- Press Esc to open the menu, and head to the Communications tab.
- Go to the second tab here, which is called Lobby Members.
- On the right hand side of the screen, you will see all of your Lobby details, including the Lobby ID.
Once you have the Lobby ID, you can send it to your friends who can then use it to join your Private Lobby in Monster Hunter Wilds multiplayer.
How To Join a Private Lobby in Monster Hunter Wilds
You can join a Private Lobby directly from the title screen of Monster Hunter Wilds to play multiplayer with your friends. Here is how:
- Launch Monster Hunter Wilds and click on Start Game.
- Select the Save File that you want to use, and then click on Lobby Search.
- Go to Lobby ID Search, enter your friend’s Lobby ID, and click on Confirm.
- After a short search, you will be put in your friend’s Private Lobby.
On the other hand, you can also join your friend’s Private Lobby from any existing lobby:
- Find Alma and talk to her.
- Go to the third tab, which is called Lobby Change Menu.
- Click on Lobby Search, and then on Lobby ID Search.
- Enter the Lobby ID and click on Confirm.
You can now do any quests of your choosing in either Link Party mode (default) or via Environment Link.
Thank you for reading our Monster Hunter Wilds Multiplayer Guide. Meanwhile, you can check out the following Monster Hunter articles:
