Is Monster Hunter Wilds cross-platform?

By Jesse Lennox Published November 1, 2024

Two hunters ride mounts in Monster Hunter Wilds. — Capcom

Of all the genres that we think need to be on the list of cross-platform games, hunting games like Monster Hunter Wilds have to be near the top. These are a rather unique style of game compared to the likes of Fallout 76, Genshin Impact, or Stardew Valley. Each of those has cooperative or competitive elements to them that are enhanced by cross-platform support, but nothing like what Monster Hunter Wilds has going on. The game will allow you to call in NPCs to help you on the hunt, but these games are best when you get a group of real friends together and embark on an epic quest to slay a giant beast, scavenge it for parts, and return to camp victorious. Monster Hunter Rise eventually got cross-platform support once it was ported off the Switch, but will Monster Hunter Wilds launch with this feature? Here’s what you need to know about cross-platform support in one of our most anticipated upcoming games.

Is Monster Hunter Wilds cross-platform?

A hunter leaps at a Monster in Monster Hunter Wilds. — Capcom

Monster Hunter Wilds will only have partial cross-platform support. The good news is that the part that it will have is crossplay, meaning that you and friends on either PS5, Xbox Series X/S, or PC can all hunt together with no issues. This feature can be disabled if you wish, but will be enabled by default to make sure desperate hunters can always find some aid when in need.

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Where Monster Hunter Wilds falls short is in the cross-save and cross-progression departments. You will not be able to take your character, progress, or DLC from one platform to another. If you ever decide to play the game on a different console, you’ll need to start all the way at the bottom of the hunter ranks all over again.

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The best Monster Hunter Wilds mods

A hunter dodges a monster in Monster Hunter Wilds.

Monster Hunter Wildsis is packed with more content than any previous game at launch. There are more weapons, armors to upgrade, and, of course, monsters to hunt. It will take a new player more than a few hours to learn all the tips and tricks, but experienced hunters can rush through the campaign and into the High Ranks fairly quickly. Either way, eventually, there will be some rough edges or aspects of the game that feel like they could be improved. Or, it might just be time for some fun additions. Modders provide nearly endless amounts of options to polish, add, and enhance the core experience. With such a popular title, there are hundreds of mods to look through. These are the best Monster Hunter Wilds mods you should try.
Shop Tweaks

Odds are most players never visit the item shop in Monster Hunter Wilds. For those who have, they know how woefully barebones the selection is. Shop Tweaks is a simple mod that gives you three options to add a much wider stock to purchase, including everything, consumables, or materials. The only things not included are tools, specific gatherables that reward you with points, and gems. This doesn't make all these items free, so you will still need cash on hand, but it will make preparing for a hunt much easier.
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The best meals to eat in Monster Hunter Wilds

A hunter eating fish in Monster Hunter Wilds

Most of the tips and tricks you will see for Monster Hunter Wilds will focus on things like your weapons, upgrading your armor, or playing with friends. Those are all important, but a filling meal before a hunt shouldn't be ignored. This isn't an excuse to see some delicious looking food getting made in shocking detail, but it gives your hunter some excellent buffs depending on the meal. The game will recommend a few basic meals, but you can get far more out of this system if you put your chef's hat on yourself and start mixing and matching ingredients. If you need some inspiration on what meals to cook, here are a few of the best.
Best meals in Monster Hunter Wilds

Meals can be made either in your tent at the base camp or using the portable BBQ grill you get early on while out in the wild. Each meal has three parts: a ration, additional ingredients, and a finishing touch. That last part is optional but gives you extra buffs so it shouldn't be left out if you have the option.
Best attack meal
If you want to give your attack the biggest buff, here's a recipe that increases your attack stat +2, health +50, and stamina +150:

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Where to get Mystery Bones in Monster Hunter Wilds

Bonepile for Mystery Bones in Monster Hunter Wilds.

Mystery Bones will become a vital crafting material during your first few hours playing Monster Hunter Wilds. You can use them to craft early-game armor and weapons that are a decent upgrade from the equipment you start with.

Before you can create these equipment pieces, you'll need to collect enough Mystery Bones first. Their whereabouts can be a mystery in itself if you don't know where to look, so here are all the ways you can come across Mystery Bones in Monster Hunter Wilds.
How to find Mystery Bones in Monster Hunter Wilds
The easiest ways to come by Mystery Bones in Monster Hunter Wilds is by harvesting Bonepiles, collecting through quest rewards, and defeating small monsters. You'll most often be able to kill two birds with one stone by venturing on a hunting quest, which earns you Mystery Bones as a reward, while also finding Bonepiles near your hunting grounds.
Searching Bonepiles