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The SOS Flare allows players to ask for support from other players in Monster Hunter Wilds. See how you can use the SOS Flare, what they do, when you can use them, and what Support Hunters are.
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| Open Shortcuts + Access Radial Menu + Equip item |
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To use the SOS Flare, you must open your radial menu and select the SOS Flare. After confirming that you want to use an SOS Flare, your character will shoot one into the sky. The call for help will not work if the animation is interrupted before the flare is shot.
You can customize where on the radial menu you want the SOS Flare option to be in later on.
How to Use and Customize the Radial Menu
Using an SOS Flare allows up to three players to join your Hunt. After accepting your call for help, they will be able to join your ongoing Quest. You can also respond to the SOS requests of other players.
Once all the slots in your party is filled, your SOS request will stop, preventing new players from joining (players will still be able to join if anyone leaves, even if you don't fire another SOS Flare).
How to Play Multiplayer with Friends
Do note that players on the PS5 and Xbox consoles need an online subscription to invite random players upon sending an SOS Flare.
While waiting for other players to arrive, Support Hunters will arrive to help you in your quest. Support Hunters are AI-controlled hunters that, much like other players, will track down whatever you are hunting, and help take it down.
Once players start to join your quest, the Support Hunters will leave to make space for them.
How to Bring Support Hunters in Quests
You can limit who can join your quest via the SOS Flare. By talking to Alma and selecting Settings, you can choose if only Players, Support Hunters, or both can answer your request for help.
You can also set your SOS Flare to be fired automatically upon entering a quest. Simply talk to Alma and select Settings to turn the setting on or off
You can use your SOS Flares as soon as a Quest starts. That means you can either call for help at the start of the Quest, or later on when you are having a hard time.
Using your SOS Flare is optional, so don't feel pressured to use them every time.
Even if you are in Online Singleplayer, you can use the SOS Flare to ask for help. This will temporarily deactivate Online Singleplayer. Once you finish the quest or head back from it, you will automatically return to Online Singleplayer.
How to Use the SOS Flare
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