Action RPG

Monster Hunter Wilds crossplay

Capcom's co-op monster hunting game with crossplay between PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

PCPS5Xbox Series
Source checkedLast checked: 01 Eki 2026
Monster Hunter Wilds — cover art

QUICK ANSWER

Is Monster Hunter Wilds crossplay?

Yes. Monster Hunter Wilds is available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series. Crossplay is documented for 3 of 3 platform pairs. Some of this information comes from community reports (forums, player reports) and is not confirmed by an official source; those items are labelled. Crossplay needs extra setup in this game: see “How it works” below.

Platform compatibility matrix
PCPS5Xbox Series
PCSupportedSupported
PS5SupportedSupported
Xbox SeriesSupportedSupported

Check marks mean verified support; “!” means conditions apply; “?” means not verified yet, which never means unsupported.

SPECIAL SETUP

How Monster Hunter Wilds crossplay works

Crossplay is on by default, but you need a Capcom ID to play with friends on other platforms.

  1. Create a Capcom ID and link it to the game on each platform.
  2. Add friends through their Capcom ID.
  3. If you cannot see friends, check that crossplay is on in Options → Game Settings.

Sources: GamesRadar · PCGamesN

CROSSPLAY

Who can you play with?

These combinations have official supporting evidence. Read the conditions before starting a session.

PCPS5 SupportedCommunity-reported

Crossplay is reported to be on by default; you need a Capcom ID to use cross-platform social features.

PCXbox Series SupportedCommunity-reported

Crossplay is reported to be on by default; you need a Capcom ID to use cross-platform social features.

PS5Xbox Series SupportedCommunity-reported

Crossplay is reported to be on by default; you need a Capcom ID to use cross-platform social features.

Beyond crossplay

Additional features — research pending (10)

Cross-save

Not verified yet

No reviewed evidence for this field yet.

Cross-progression

Not verified yet

No reviewed evidence for this field yet.

Split-screen

Not verified yet

No reviewed evidence for this field yet.

Couch co-op

Not verified yet

No reviewed evidence for this field yet.

Controller support

Not verified yet

No reviewed evidence for this field yet.

Steam Deck

Not verified yet

No reviewed evidence for this field yet.

GeForce NOW

Not verified yet

No reviewed evidence for this field yet.

Cloud gaming

Not verified yet

No reviewed evidence for this field yet.

Dedicated server

Not verified yet

No reviewed evidence for this field yet.

Player count

Not verified yet

No reviewed evidence for this field yet.

Frequently asked questions

Is Monster Hunter Wilds crossplay?

Yes. Crossplay is documented for 3 of 3 platform pairs, for example PC ↔ PS5, PC ↔ Xbox Series, PS5 ↔ Xbox Series.

Does Monster Hunter Wilds crossplay need a server or special setup?

Account link required. Crossplay is on by default, but you need a Capcom ID to play with friends on other platforms. 1) Create a Capcom ID and link it to the game on each platform. 2) Add friends through their Capcom ID. 3) If you cannot see friends, check that crossplay is on in Options → Game Settings.

Does Monster Hunter Wilds crossplay work between PC and PS5?

Yes. Monster Hunter Wilds supports crossplay between PC and PS5. Crossplay is reported to be on by default; you need a Capcom ID to use cross-platform social features.

Does Monster Hunter Wilds crossplay work between PC and Xbox Series?

Yes. Monster Hunter Wilds supports crossplay between PC and Xbox Series. Crossplay is reported to be on by default; you need a Capcom ID to use cross-platform social features.

Does Monster Hunter Wilds crossplay work between PS5 and Xbox Series?

Yes. Monster Hunter Wilds supports crossplay between PS5 and Xbox Series. Crossplay is reported to be on by default; you need a Capcom ID to use cross-platform social features.

Sources & verification

The check date records when a source was reviewed. It is not an in-game test or a guarantee of uninterrupted service.

GamesRadar · 01 Eki 2026

Monster Hunter Wilds confirms crossplay for all platforms in a series first

Press report: Capcom confirmed crossplay across PS5, Xbox Series and PC.

PCGamesN · 01 Eki 2026

Is Monster Hunter Wilds crossplay?

Guide: crossplay is on by default and can be switched in Game Settings; a Capcom ID is needed for social features.