- Steam pricePrice
- $29.99
- Release
- August 8, 2018
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How co-op works
Up to four online hunters join posted quests or answer SOS flares, each bringing one of fourteen weapons and a prepared item loadout. They track the same monster and coordinate traps, staggers, status effects, healing, and concentrated damage during limited openings.
About this game
Monster Hunter: World drops you into a sprawling ecosystem where tracking, studying, and hunting enormous monsters is your only job. You can tackle hunts solo or team up with others in cooperative multiplayer, combining weapons, tactics, and environmental tricks to bring down creatures that tower over you. Every hunt is a test of preparation, adaptability, and timing.
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Gear crafting, monster behavior studies, and coordinated attacks keep sessions engaging. You will set traps, use the terrain, call in environmental hazards, and exploit weak points while dodging devastating attacks. Teamwork turns chaotic brawls into strategic takedowns, especially when communication helps you stagger a charging beast or mount it at the perfect moment.
Online co-op supports up to four hunters per quest, and you can join friends mid-hunt or fire an SOS flare to call in backup. Sessions reward patience and coordination, turning every successful hunt into a shared victory that fuels your next upgrade.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many players can hunt together in co-op?
You can team up with up to three other players for a total of four hunters per quest. You can join friends mid-hunt or fire an SOS flare to call in backup during a quest.
Can I play the entire game solo, or is co-op required?
You can tackle every hunt solo if you prefer. The game scales for both solo and multiplayer, so co-op is optional but can make fights easier through coordinated attacks and shared aggro.
Does this game require voice chat or heavy communication?
While not strictly required, communication really helps. Coordinating staggers, mounts, trap placement, and target focus turns chaotic fights into strategic takedowns, especially against the tougher monsters.
How does joining a hunt in progress work?
You can join friends mid-hunt, or if you're struggling, fire an SOS flare to signal other players that you need backup. This lets hunters drop into your session and help you complete the quest.