Yes—Monster Hunter Wilds has crossplay
Monster Hunter Wilds supports crossplay between PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC through Steam. Capcom describes online hunts with up to three other players, so the maximum hunting party is four people.
Which platform combinations work?
| Players | Can hunt together? | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| PS5 + Xbox Series X|S | Yes | Crossplay enabled and each console ready for online play. |
| PS5 + Steam | Yes | Use the in-game Hunter ID rather than a platform-only friends list. |
| Xbox Series X|S + Steam | Yes | Use the in-game Hunter ID and Link Party flow. |
| PS5 + Xbox Series X|S + Steam | Yes | The mixed hunting party still has a four-player maximum. |
| Nintendo Switch 2 + existing versions | Not confirmed | Capcom says the Switch 2 version is in development; crossplay details remain unannounced. |
On PS5, PlayStation says online multiplayer requires PlayStation Plus. The Xbox store says console online multiplayer requires Game Pass Core or Ultimate. Steam players do not need either console subscription.
How to play with a friend on another platform
- 01Find the host's Hunter ID
Capcom shows it on the login screen and inside the in-game Hunter Profile. This code works across all supported platforms.
- 02Search the Hunter ID
The other player searches that code in the game and sends a friend request. Do not rely only on a PlayStation, Xbox or Steam friends list for a mixed-platform group.
- 03Accept the request
Once both hunters are connected as in-game friends, they are easier to find again for future sessions.
- 04Invite everyone to a Link Party
A Link Party is the main repeated-hunt group. When one member posts a quest, the game automatically invites the rest of the party.
- 05Join the quest invitation
Confirm the invitation and keep the total party at four hunters or fewer.
Link Party, lobby and Environment Link are not the same
| System | Best use | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Link Party | Regular group of up to four | Keeps the hunting group together and automatically sends quest invitations when a member posts. |
| Lobby | Meeting a larger community | Public or private spaces can hold up to 100 people, who can then split into Link Parties. |
| Environment Link | Free roaming on one map | Lets linked friends share the same field and continue hunting its monsters together. |
| Squad | Persistent wider community | Helps a larger group of like-minded hunters find one another. |
What crossplay does not guarantee
The official sources that are currently reachable and reviewed for this page confirm cross-platform multiplayer. They do not promise that one save file, game purchase or platform entitlement can move between PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam.
- Do not assume cross-save: plan to keep character progress on the platform where it was created unless Capcom publishes a supported transfer method.
- Do not assume cross-buy: owning the game or DLC on one storefront does not prove ownership on another.
- Cloud save is not cross-save: Xbox Cloud Saves and Steam Cloud protect progress inside their own ecosystems; those labels do not establish a transfer between platforms.
- Switch 2 is still pending: Capcom announced development in June 2026 but did not announce crossplay compatibility in that release.
If a cross-platform friend cannot join
- 01Check the platform pair
The confirmed set is PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam. A future Switch 2 version is not yet part of the confirmed matrix.
- 02Use the Hunter ID again
Search the exact in-game code, accept the friend request, then send a new Link Party invitation.
- 03Confirm online access
PS5 needs PlayStation Plus; Xbox console multiplayer needs an eligible Game Pass plan. Check each platform's service status if invitations stop arriving.
- 04Match the current game version
Install the latest update on every platform. See the current update guide for the active version line.
- 05Rebuild the small group first
Test one host and one guest in a Link Party before adding the remaining hunters or moving into an Environment Link.
Monster Hunter Wilds crossplay FAQ
Can PS5 and Xbox players play Monster Hunter Wilds together?
Yes. PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are both inside the confirmed crossplay group.
Can console players play with Steam players?
Yes. Use the game's Hunter ID and Link Party features to connect across platform account systems.
How many people can play together?
A hunt supports up to four players. Capcom describes the group as the player joining up to three other hunters.
Does crossplay include cross-save or cross-progression?
Do not treat it that way. The reachable official materials reviewed here confirm playing together, but they do not promise save or purchase transfers between the three platform families.
Will Nintendo Switch 2 join crossplay?
Unknown. Capcom confirmed that a Switch 2 version is in development, but its June 2026 announcement left platform-feature details for a later update.
Official crossplay sources
This guide uses Capcom and platform-holder materials. It excludes competitor guides and does not turn an unannounced Switch 2 feature or an ecosystem cloud-save label into a cross-save claim.
Official Hunter ID, Link Party, lobby, Environment Link and squad explanation.
Monster Hunter official YouTube · Capcom · Checked Aug 23, 2026Official PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam platform list, cross-platform multiplayer and four-player party limit.
Capcom France · Checked Aug 23, 2026Capcom confirmation that crossplay lets players enjoy the game together regardless of platform.
Capcom Co., Ltd. · Checked Aug 23, 2026PS5 online multiplayer requirement for PlayStation Plus.
PlayStation Support · Checked Aug 23, 2026Xbox Series X|S, 2–4 player online multiplayer, cross-platform co-op and console subscription details.
Xbox Store · Checked Aug 23, 2026Official store metadata for online co-op, cross-platform multiplayer and Steam Cloud.
Steam · Checked Aug 23, 2026Current official status of the Nintendo Switch 2 version; platform details remain pending.
Capcom Co., Ltd. · Checked Aug 23, 2026