Monster Hunter Wilds continues this grand tradition, but the game’s multiplayer modes are unfortunately convoluted and unexplained.

Monster Hunter Wilds multiplayer is split into following main systems:Lobbies,Link Parties, andSquads.

OnceChapter 1-2commences, you’ll talk with your fellow hunters in the Expedition Command tent.

The Hunter and Olivia run into the fray alongside a bunch of Palicos in Monster Hunter Wilds.

you could alsopause the gamein this mode, which you cannot do while in a Lobby.)

Instead of an MMO, imagine this as you and your pals playing locally.

This will open up the friend list and let you send an invite.

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you might also look at any invitations you’ve recieved by going toInvitation List.

To do so, you’ll need to set up an Environment Link.

However, you cannot play through story missions or use the Quest Counter in this mode.

Monster Hunter Wilds screenshot showing a group of people surrounding a table with many scrolls on it inside of a tent.

If you’ve got too many friends to form a single Link Party, form a Squad instead.

To make or search for a Squad, navigate to the Menu and chooseInfoandManage Squads.

This is enabled by default, but you’re free to find it in theOptionsmenu.

The main login screen of Monster Hunter Wilds, showing the Hunter, her Palico, and Seikret alongside the various Lobby options.

That concludes our look at how to play Monster Hunter Wilds online with your buddies.

The Link Party menu in Monster Hunter Wilds.

The Squad menu in Monster Hunter Wilds.

A list showing all players in a General Lobby in Monster Hunter Wilds.