Monster Hunter World (MHW)

Cross-Platform | Crossplay Capabilities

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This guide will explain the Cross-Platform/Crossplay Capabilities and unique features found in Monster Hunter World (MHW) for the PC, Playstation 4, and Xbox One. Read on to learn more about the Cross-Platform/Crossplay Capabilities and the unique features that Monster Hunter World (MHW) has to offer!

Monster Hunter World Cross-Platform Capabilities

Is There Cross-Platform/Crossplay?

Currently, there is no cross-platform or crossplay for Monster Hunter World and its expansion Iceborne. There are no recent updates from the developers regarding adding cross-platform capabilities for the game.

How to Access Online Features

Platform Requirement
PC Internet Connection
PlayStation 4 Internet Connection and
PlayStation®Plus Subscription
Xbox One Internet Connection and
Xbox Live Gold Subscription

Unique Features per Platform

PC Modding

Modding was made available for MHW players once the port for Monster Hunter World plus the Iceborne Expansion was released in the Steam Store.

PlayStation 4 Collaboration Exclusives

In collaboration with Sony, Capcom has released exclusive items and armor sets that allow you to suit up as characters from other games. These include:

Collaboration Exclusives
Horizon Zero Dawn Aloy Alpha Armor Set
Aloy Beta Armor Set
Aloy Gamma Armor Set
Aloy's Bow
Aloy's War Bow
Aloy's Adept War Bow
Mega Man Mega Man Alpha Palico Armor
Mega Man Alpha + Palico Armor
Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition Ryu Armor
Ryu Alpha Armor
Universal Studios Japan Azure Starlord Alpha Armor
Azure Star "Dragon Dance"
Azure Star "Dragon Dance" +
Devil May Cry Dante Alpha Armor
Dante's Devil Sword
Dante's Devil Sword+
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Geralt Alpha Armor
Leshen (Monster)
Ancient Leshen
Nekker Palico Armor

Monster Hunter World (MHW) Related Guides

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Beginner's Guide | How to Play MHW

Monster Hunter World Guides

Base Game Guides
Story Walkthrough and How to Unlock Iceborne Money Farming Guide
Food Guide and All Canteen Ingredients Best Timing for Well-Done Steak
Best Weapons for Beginners How to Pause Quests
How Do Quest Rewards Work? How to Track Monsters
What is Critical Distance? How to Use Wedge Beetles
How to Use the Chat Functions Character Creation Guide
How to Use the Training Area List of Crafting Recipes
List of Poogie Costumes How to Break Rank Caps
Monster Threat Levels How to Raise Hunter Rank Fast
Post-Game Content How to Find ??? Rathian Tracks
Weapon and Armor Augments Explanation of Each Status Effect
How To Capture Monsters How To Hunt Monsters
How To Mount Monsters Monster Parts and Weaknesses Guide
How to Join a Friend's Expedition Monster Crown Size Guides
How to Get the Dragoon Jump Emote Tailraider Safari Guide and Best Items to Get
Argosy Guide and Best Choices How to Aim Cannons
Alpha or Beta Armor Lucky Voucher Effects
Bowgun Special Ammo Guides How to Equip Skills
Difference of Cut and Blunt Damage Type Hunting Horn Notes and Effects
Unchangeable Features Turf Wars and List of Matchups
List of Trophies and How to Unlock (MHW) -

Stat Guides

Stat Guides
What Does Attack Do? What Does Defense Do? What Does Elemental Resistance Do?
What Does Affinity Do? What Does Elemental Attack Do? What is Elderseal?

How to Track Grimalkynes

Grimalkyne Tribes
All Grimalkyne Tribes and Rewards
Bugtrappers Protectors Troupers
Plunderers Gajalaka Boaboa

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