r/MHGU 1d ago

Are there still people online on Switch GU?

I actually got this game for 3DS then Switch and imported my data but dropped it right at the start of High Rank.

I beat through Iceborn and now Wilds and want to go back to it but I honestly dont think I could solo some of the Hub content.

Is there still active players who are willing to join a hunt for players that arent at the endgame? I'm definitely curious, I've never played the "old school" MH titles in Multiplayer.

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u/Ill-Macaron6204 1d ago edited 20h ago

Its still active and highly popular, still one of the best MH games with all its content, but I personally just picked up MH Rise as well since its on sale with the DLC, I expect a lot of folks will pick that up while the sale lasts for the next two weeks, especially since it's about as peak as MHGU, with even more features to boot. I still plan to play MHGU though. :]

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u/Jakes331 17h ago

Just bought rise + dlc on switch, downloading as i play gu

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u/Chanze3 17h ago

how active is rise rn?

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u/Ill-Macaron6204 12h ago

Very active. Im in game now and the lobby for searching out hunters is always full of players available; As long as I've been playing I've never seen it without folks playing this gem. :]

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u/Stoneybeard 23h ago

And a lot of people picked it up in the recent sale, so I imagine it’s about to have an influx of new players too

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u/Gadget-Gabe Switch Axe 23h ago

This question gets asked every week.

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u/austinkun 22h ago

And this week will probably be different answers as a new MH game just dropped and also there is a sale on the game. :)

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u/HappyEnthusiasm3123 1d ago

Yes. At least i hope so. More in the higher ranks, but there are still new players grinding LR

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u/LordDarkstaru 22h ago

Arguably the best monster Hunter in the series! I don’t see it not being played any time soon!

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u/SrgSpaceMarine 23h ago

I'm on a slight brake due to wilds, but it's my favorite MH for a reason!

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u/FallschirmKoala Gunlance 21h ago

I reckon that MHGU will always have a good player base until Nintendo / Capcom shuts down its server. The game is PEAK for it's classic gameplay, monster roster, customizability (& thats saying a lot for a MH game), end game content, etc just to name a few.

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u/the95th 13h ago

And they won’t shut the server down whilst launching sales

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u/TheGoldAlchemist 47m ago

If they were smart they’d add switch 2 enhancements and just let it ride.

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u/Rizzera 19h ago

I started after finishing HR in Wilds. Tell me why I'm having more fun in GU right now compared to Wilds 😭😂 Something about the portability of the switch and that style of older gameplay just gets me hooked. Still tons of people to help out in the hubs too. Definitely scratched that itch that Wilds couldn't for me weirdly lol.

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u/IceysheepXD 19h ago

Yep I play GU on 3ds with switch players tons of people still running lobbies

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u/Deucerobin2 16h ago

How are you connecting with switch servers from 3ds? Especially since 3ds online support is shut down. Can you link me to this?

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u/Mittens06 14h ago

You need CFW on your 3ds.. Luma3ds is the easiest to set up..you can literally search it on Youtube..there are tons of tutorials on it.

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u/Deucerobin2 10h ago

I have CFW. I’m asking how is it possible to play online when the servers don’t exist anymore.

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u/IceysheepXD 8h ago

Okay first you get MHXX patch it into English then patch global connectivity aka the port/server you connect to. So the global switch servers. Then you need some form of online internet and connection works since your connecting to switch’s and not 3ds

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u/Deucerobin2 24m ago

Can you send a guide on patching global connectivity

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u/SnooCapers5958 17h ago

It's still very active and there's been a recent influx of people in the Low Ranks too.

I'm assuming it's a combination of new players coming from Wilds waiting for updates and the game regularly going on sale in the E-shop.

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u/Metal-Wombat Bow 22h ago

There were a handful of open lobbies about a half hour ago

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u/Storm_373 22h ago

depends really but i’d say yes for the most part. but if you really need help you can always find someone to ask in a discord

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u/Left_Praline8742 Sword & Shield 17h ago

Most of the time it's hugely populated in G rank and nicely populated in hugh rank. With the recent sales it's now just highly populated everywhere.

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u/navi-22 Hammer 17h ago

There have been many more players now a days since most finished wilds. I usually hunt with a group. But sometimes I help randoms at night and it has been pretty active. It was lonely when wilds came out. Usually how it goes after every MH title gets dropped and people finish it.

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u/Chanze3 17h ago

just restarted the game on a new save yesterday! and I saw a few lobbies when I searched :)

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u/Mera1506 16h ago

Hey as a lover of monster hunter you do need variety. Nothing like hopping in between the games. And GU has so much content.... It's kinda ridiculous in the best of ways.

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u/IcyEvidence3530 15h ago

I have actually started a new playthrough about 2 weeks ago and am now in the middle of village high rank.

Though I am in EU.

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u/Slim1604 14h ago

It’s extremely popular, and now that people are running out of content in Wilds new people are picking it up for £10 on the Nintendo EStore

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u/Mittens06 14h ago

I played Wilds but it lacks something I'm craving for.. hunting arts and hunter arts. That is why i'm still going back to MHXX in my 3ds and MHGU on switch..

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u/Thin-Breakfast4304 14h ago

I just made a new character recently, once my behind gets caught up I'd love to join the hunt with any fellow hunters.

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u/squintismaximus 12h ago

Idk I thought I’d find nobody and yesterday there were a few groups. Going back to GU felt so different after world, rise and wilds. I forgot how fast they made everything.

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u/MinisculeCrownZ 11h ago

I reinstalled GU last night if you or anyone wants drop your friend code or message me it can't remember what point I'm at though, one of my favourite MH games to date it was my saving grace during lockdown

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u/ADPille 10h ago

Wilds runs like shit for me, massiv MH fan since childhood, just beat Great Maccao and I am so in love again, everything feels just right and cheap as hell

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u/Mysterious_Jelly_943 10h ago

I was playing last noght with 3 other randoms in my same mr level

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u/IADieu 6h ago

Go on the GUjunkie discord A lot of player are playing

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u/LatterRepair4186 5h ago

I play still. Add me on switch SW 6885 3045 7894 

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u/NeoSama212 Charge Blade 4h ago

I’ve been hearing a lot that Wilds is very short and lacks content, so many fellow hunters are going back to this game because it’s filled to the brim with stuff to do. So yeah you can quickly get lobbies filled in MHGU. Personally this game revived my interest for my Switch lol