How to play offline single-player in Monster Hunter Wilds

If you have an internet connection and the right subscriptions, Monster Hunter Wilds allows you to play in a lobby with a whole bunch of other people online. But sometimes you just want to play offline single-player.

For some, an online lobby can be super helpful. Stronger players can swoop in and help you defeat tough monsters and give you the support you need. However, that’s not always the experience a hunter wants, and many might prefer to take on each challenge by themselves.

This guide will show you how to play both online and offline single-player in Monster Hunter Wilds.

How to play online single-player in Monster Hunter Wilds

Before we get into all the ways to play offline, there is technically a way you can stay “online” but continue the game in a single-player.

To do so, go and find Alma, the character who manages the quest counter. (Finding her shouldn’t be too hard since she accompanies you almost everywhere in between assignments — however, you can also find her in any basecamp. She often sits by your tent in at each basecamp.)

Talk to her to access the Quest Counter and tab over to the “Change Lobby Menu” page. Once there, select the option, “Online Single Player” the setting will alter the game so you continue your adventure in single-player. If you play in this mode, other players will only be able to join you for the duration of the quest you’re on. (If you don’t fire an SOS flare, you will never see another player in this mode.)

For more information on how to play with other people, check out our online multiplayer guide.

How to play Monster Hunter Wilds offline

There is one sure way to make sure you play Monster Hunter Wilds offline: Disconnect your console or PC from the internet.

If you’re using a PC, you can either unplug your ethernet cable or turn Wi-Fi off under “Network & Internet” in the system settings. But here’s how to do so on consoles.

For PlayStation 5:

1. Go to the home screen and select the “Settings” menu that looks like a small gear in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
2. Scroll down to “Network” and select it.
3. Click on “Settings” and then toggle the setting for “Connect to Internet” so that it’s off.

For Xbox Series X:

1. Go to the home screen, scroll all the way to the top, and select the “Settings” menu that looks like a small gear.
2. Select the settings option that says “general” and then select “network.”
3. Select the “offline” option.

Our Monster Hunter Wilds guides can outline your progress with our main story walkthrough and monster list ahead of reaching High Rank, help you settle on an armament with our weapons list and best weapons explainers, uncover ores, bones, and monster tails, and teach you how to join friends in co-op multiplayer.