Monster Hunter Now Party Guide – Group Hunting and Joining a Party

Not sure how to join a Monster Hunter Now party? Not to worry, this guide contains step-by-step instructions on how to leave, join, and take part in Group Hunts with your party.

Monster Hunter Now is the latest entry in the Monster Hunter franchise! However, this one is a little different when compared to the rest. Niantic, the company who developed Pokémon GO are behind this brand-new project. It’s basically IRL Monster Hunter – what’s not to love? Hunt monsters using augmented technology and collect a variety of powerful weapons to help you along the way.

You can learn more about it on the official site. We also recommend checking out our Monster Hunter Rise weapon tier list, Monster Hunter Now materials guide, and our Monster Hunter guide.

Monster Hunter Now Party Guide

Now, let’s move on to the guide! At this current time, the main way to join a party is to scan a 2D code from the party leader’s phone. However, if your party has less than 4 players in total, you can invite a stranger who is close by.

How to Form a Monster Hunter Now Party

• Tap the Hunter icon while you’re on the Main Screen
• Tap “Party”
• Tap “Create Party”
• Share the 2D code with the players that you want to invite to your party
  • This 2D code can only be scanned if you are close by!

How to Join a Monster Hunter Now Party

• Tap the Hunter icon while you’re on the Main Screen
• Tap “Party”
• Tap “Scan”
• Use your phone camera to scan the 2D code on the Party leader’s phone

Group Monster Hunting While in a Party

Group hunts can only occur when you’re battling against a Large monster or taking part in the Paintball List. Once the Group Hunt is set up, you can accept the invitation to fight against the monster! You have to remain together at all times while in a Group Hunt, meaning you can’t wander off alone to find other enemies.

How to Set Up a Group Hunt for Large Monsters

• Tap the Large monster on the map (must be within the Access Circle!)
• Select your weapons and armor on the Hunt Prep screen
• Tap “Invite Party” or “Hunt with Nearby Hunters”
• Tap “Ready to Hunt”

How to Set Up a Group Hunt in the Paintball List

• Tap “Paintball” while on the Main Screen
• Tap the marked monster
• Tap “Hunt”
• Choose your weapons and armor
• Tap “Invite Party”
• All party members need to tap “Ready to Hunt”

How to Leave a Monster Hunter Now Party

• Tap “Party” on the Main Screen
  • You can also tap the Hunter icon and then “Party”
• Tap “Leave Party”

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With experience writing for GameRant and in SEO copywriting, Adele loves to combine her adoration for gaming and writing. She'll talk your ear off about anything fantasy, and if she's not typing away at her desk, she's probably playing an RPG somewhere.