Monster Hunter: World seems to be prioritizing the PS4 over the Xbox One

Monster Hunter: World (MHW) has been an unqualified success for its developer Capcom, with over five million copies shipped across the PS4 and Xbox One in less than a week. Unfortunately, it’s become apparent since release that players who chose to buy the game for the Xbox One are getting a slightly worse experience than their PS4 counterparts.

[maybelovehate]

Xbox One running worse than PS4 is expected, that isn't Capcom's fault that is hardware differences. Just like the Xbox One X running better in Graphics Mode than the PS4 Pro.

[Codedan]

It is absolutely Capcom’s fault for such poor optimization.

[OnDec76]

Agreed

[Nodoze]

Do we spend time optimizing the game with the lower playerbase, or prioritize and optimize for the platform that will account for the majority of sales? If you were leading Capcom, which would you do with the limited time, manpower, and money available to you?

I am sure they will continue to optimize for both platforms post release.

[uptownsoul]

"the base model PS4 outshone the standard Xbox One in all other tests" ...Ok...That's not news

"the Horizon livery will remain a PS4 exclusive." ...Of course the Horizon skins will remain exclusive

[S2Killinit]

In all honesty, what did you expect, should they optimize the game for less than 1% of the consumers just because there they have a newer/more powerful hardware, or should they make sure the majority enjoys the best experience? I think the answer is clear.

[MADGameR]

It has been proven consistently throughout 4 years that the X Box One is weaker than the PS4. So quit whinning

[rdgneoz3]

"Even digital foundry was completely puzzled and lost as to why the developers did such poor optimization on the 1X"

Because most Japanese games tend to sell a lot more on Sony or Nintendo consoles, in comparison to MS. So devs tend to work with those consoles more often, and know the ins and outs of them. Also, the game has been in development for around 4 years or so according to the devs (which is why no Switch version), so they got their hands on the Pro console over a year before they got their hands on the 1X.

[subtenko]

Xbox One supposed to be so powerful and smart that should be a problem.....

But if you disagree I'll just this excuse if you think a multiplat Xbox game ever looks better than a ps4 game and we'll call it even xD

[rainslacker]

Honestly, given how some Japanese games tend to sell on XBox, I'm not surprised they didn't spend a lot of time optimzing for it. Doesn't excuse it, but publishers tend to go more where the money is.

As far as the X1X, it has such a marginal user base on top of a system which doesn't usually realize a lot of sales to begin with, so I can understand why they'd spend less time on it.

Neither is an excuse for poor optimization, but in the real world, that's how things tend to work out with publishers and developers. It won't be the last game to get this treatment I'm sure.

[XbladeTeddy]

nvm

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[Eonjay]

Yeah this article is reaching. The PS4 is about 40% more powerful than the Xbox One. This is the same as the Pro and X. It also turns out that players on Xbox love this game.I can understand fustrations over the matchmaking but to be mad that the PS4 is more powerful is dumb when the X exists to address this. People have been screaming not to let X be hold back but then we still have people screaming to have the PS4 held back for the original Xbox.

[Alucard_420]

how many X are on the market??? If you are a capcom and you have a budget do you spend most of that money on the lowest amount of players??? no it sucks but until Xbox fanbase grows on the X this kind of stuff will happen. X is a great machine but the amount of X on the market may make people not want to fully maximize its potential since it is a mid gen upgrade.

[ClanPsi1]

@Alucard_420 Until Xbox fanbase grows? I like your optimism!

[Alucard_420]

I couldn't care less what happens to the Xbox honestly I have my switch ps4 and PC, but this era is the ps3 and xbox 360 all over again but with a switcharoo and MS is on the short end of the stick.

[Nerdsworth]

It is absolutely Capcom's fault. It is a companies obligation to optimize the game for both systems. They also only had a netcode beta on PS4, and had a crap netcode for Xbox one on release day causing them to scramble for solutions. Capcom is a Japanese company favoring a Japanese company (Sony). They've been doing this. SFV.

[Nodoze]

Obligation? Really? I cannot tell if you are being serious and actually believe this, or you are being sarcastic.

In a perfect world where time, manpower, and money are unlimited...sure. That is NOT the real world. This is true for ALL software.

[maybelovehate]

It is a huge and very complex game. I am amazed it runs as good as it does to be honest.

[Atanasrikard]

@Nodoze

So can I throw this in your face when you guys cry about a game like PUBG coming to Xbox first, possibly to never arrive on PS4? I mean, time, manpower, money are all factors in why one system is chosen ahead of another isn't it?

[Araragifeels]

Sony funded SFV so obviously is an exclusive game.

[ILostMyMind]

I think Capcom should never have done MHW for XB. This is better for players 😝

[Mulando]

And even on PS4 it is below 30 fps which is not good at all.
And mid-gen consoles are above 30 but way below 60 ... they should really tweak the performance and patch in a 30fps cap.

[PFFT]

The frames drop considerably on the Pro when fighting against Xeno. Every time Xeno gets up his hind legs and blasts that laser beam around him the frames drop like crazy.

[Xb1ps4]

The only thing that runs worse is the online part, not the actual game itself.. kind of misleading... made it seem as if the game its self runs worse.

[Neonridr]

are you kidding me? These systems are almost identical. One has more GPU power and more memory at their disposal. This isn't a Power PC to Cell architecture comparison like last gen. They use the same damn chipsets for pete's sake.

[zerocarnage]

But it still run brilliant on Xbox one, I just think people are not picking and all for nothing. I'm sure you can agree that so long as the game plays and it isn't unplayable then it's a win for a gamer.

I mean to be honest because I own a standard Xbox one, I rite couldn't care there's better looking versions because of how MHW runs still, it's perfect it's been for me.

[YEP414]

Stop the ps4 dont run better then xbox..ok better graphics ok..but the xbox one version is like a preview pc game come capcom

[FyBy]

You are right, all these cries about only xbox one poor optimalization are nonsense. Digital foundry clearly stated, that even on XOX and Pro you dont get 60 fps but around 40. And they also stated, that ps4 is around 30 fps, while XO is slightly below 30 fps. Ant XO is trying to maintain near 30 by lowering resolution. This is absolutely in line with hardware specs. Nothing strange here. Maybe whole game is poorly optimized, but on all platforms, not only on base XO.

[TheColbertinator]

Like no way

[PhoenixUp]

“While the Xbox One X and PS4 Pro performed similarly, the base model PS4 outshone the standard Xbox One in all other tests.”

Of course the base PS4 model outperformed the base XO model in performance tests. That’s usually going to be the case.

[RpgSama]

This has been the case since the start of the Generation, because news flash, the PS4 is more powerful than the XBox One

[j15reed]

So with that logic which is sound the 1X shouldn't run similar to the Pro right?

[Teflon02]

J15reed
Not necessarily, they're premium consoles and Capcom could have just had a base for the premium consoles that both can achieve and say that's fine. Dev's are suppose to support them. Doesn't mean they'll go all out. Capcom still doesn't have pro support for Street fighter 5 lol. It's not them favouring anyone. Plus Japanese Deva usually half ass pro support, example. I have multiple games that I can't find any differences for on ps4 pro yet they say they have support. Mostly just more stable framerate but the issue is most Japanese games aren't demanding or horrible optimized so it doesn't change anything. Lol

[RpgSama]

As a PS Fan and PS4 PRO owner, yes, the One X should run better than the PS4 pro.

[Obelisk92]

@j15reed what kind of logic is that?

[Jinger]

Right? That's been the deal the entire gen... How is this a surprise to anyone at this point haha

[Jinger]

@Nativegoku

It SHOULD, but all depends on the dev and which system they want to prioritize their time with. In this case Capcom chose Sony so all the X got was a PS4Pro port essentially.

[ocelot07]

@nativegoku Well yes is it really that hard to understand? XB1X is more powerful than the Pro so should look better. I don't own it on XB1 or own an XB1X so I can't say if Capcom has put any effort into using the XB1X power.

When the PC version arrives depending on the users rig. The PC version will look better or perform better or even both than the XB1X version.

[DanteVFenris666]

Ps4 pro does not perform similarity. Clear bias ps4 is way stronger yet x is just similair. I hate Xbox yet I wouldn’t use such blatant lies like that to protect my system of choice

[Hardiman]

It is what it is!

[corroios]

And the sales are what? 80/20?

[Chevalier]

I'd say so. My store sold about 130 copies on PS4 versus 22 on Xbox One so far. Japan sold 3 million copies in 3 days on PS4 and with 5 million total shipped, even if the remaining 2 million was split even that would he 4 million PS4 sales and 1 million Xbox sales.

[DJStotty]

6 million + shipped

http://www.monsterhunterwor...

[Cmv38]

So delusional fanboys who don't want parity between the xbx and the ps4 pro, are wanting parity between the xb1 and the ps4? Wow. The entitlement.

[TheDriz]

Wow that’s a good point. This didn’t cross my mind but that’s a pretty funny and good point you have. Fanboys are the worst.

[Saijahn]

Capcom and Sony are business buddies. When they made streetfighter an exclusive that said it all imo.

[Nodoze]

How is that Dead Rising 3 working out for you? Exclusives from publishers like Capcom exist for both platforms.

[ElementX]

I was just going to mention Dead Rising. Hasn't the entire series come out for Xbox first?

[PowerOfTheCloud]

Elementx

You're right but thinking about a conspiracy between capcom and sony is easier for some to accept. They expect devs to put much more resources in the version which will make up for the extreme minority of sales.

[Araragifeels]

Sony funded Street Fighter V so obviously is going to Exclusive to PlayStation just like Dead Rising 3 was Exclusive to Xbone.

[badz149]

DR3 aleeady released on PC

[generic-user-name]

Yeah, you got no answers for Dead Rising 3 and 4 do you?

[monochromer]

Well, yeah. Why wouldn't they prioritize the system with the massive player base? When you have a discrepancy as large as the one between PS4 and Xbox One, you prioritize the one where you know the majority of players are playing.

This doesn't even deserve discussion.

[Pantz]

Monster Hunter: World seems to be prioritizing the Xbox One X over the PS4 Pro

Monster Hunter: World (MHW) has been an unqualified success for its developer Capcom, with over five million copies shipped across the PS4 and Xbox One in less than a week. Unfortunately, it’s become apparent since release that players who chose to buy the game for the PS4 Pro are getting a slightly worse experience than their Xbox One X counterparts.

[Cohagen420]

The coop actually works on the PS4

[Nerdsworth]

at 140 hours in, it has been working fine for me on Xbox as well.

[Ryuujinjakka]

Capcom is being pragmatical that's it. That's why they have a good relationship with Sony this gen.

[InTheZoneAC]

I think people ought to know by now which company is not good to play on/support

[Pancit_Canton]

Just be grateful Monster Hunter World exist on your console. There's probably no reason for to exist on Xbone anyway considering that JRPG never sell that good on Xbox console statically speaking. Phil Spencer probably just beg Capcom during his trip to Japan to port the game in a replacement for Scalebound cancellation.

[Cueil]

Good thing it's an action game that is gear based

[spartan112g]

Just be grateful? You can go fuck right off with that condescending attitude, sir.

[Pancit_Canton]

You go first.

[PFFT]

Well seeing as how the game is #1 in the Xbox sales dropping even the great PUBG from first place proves you extremely wrong. And FYI Monster Hunter is far from being a JRPG just shows how very little you know about the game. But nice try.

[Einhander1971]

PS4 is the lead platform, that's the way it is:)

[PowerOfTheCloud]

But but sales don't matter. ;-)

[yeahokwhatever]

gamers are, too.

[JEECE]

Shocker. PS4 version will likely outsell XOne version 4:1, given the nature of the game.

[Relientk77]

What was your first clue, or do you not remember the betas

[goatking]

Why is it even on xbox? Everything prioritizes ps4 over xbox, one's a healthy best selling console, and the others a dead in the water console that has no games.

[CP_Company]

And when they got one, they are crying and not buying.

[spartan112g]

Lol, the delusions from Sony fanboys are so strong here.

[BlaqMagiq1]

As it should be

[OpenGL]

The Xbox One has received a slightly worse experience the entire gen, why are you surprised that it is the case with Monster Hunter? PS4 was always going to be the lead platform for this game since it's the most popular current-gen console. Monster Hunter didn't even release on Xbox One in Japan.

[timotim]

This is clear as day for a few reasons...

Capcom is a Japanese company, same as Sony.

Sony has the marketing deal for the game, this coupled with the fact that they are both Japanese companies tells you a lot.

Capcom didn't even run a beta on Xbox for the game. This coupled with the two reasons above tells you all you need to know.

[OffRoadKing]

So every game that runs better on X than it does on Pro is because it was made by a non-Japanese developer and not simply because X is supposedly better? Ok got it.

[timotim]

No. Every game should run better on X. We only need to examine things when Pro is running better. In this case its because it's where they put all there attention. They didn't even have a beta on Xbox...clearly they short change the platform.

[TheDriz]

Oh come on you know what he means. Don’t be like that.

[Ryuujinjakka]

"tells you a lot"

What? that most Japanese people are racist? Sounds a little bit racist to me...

[timotim]

I said nothing of racism.

[UCForce]

@timotim And why you said like that ?

[TheDriz]

Yeah has nothing to do with cost and the fact that they have never released a monster hunter game on the Xbox before. Pff racism

[Ryuujinjakka]

@Timotim, of course you didn't you know the rules and... the law. That's safe to hate on Asian people anyway, we don't whine. I know a part of Japanese population doesn't like "gaijins" but that's the same everywhere on this damn planet. Also about Capcom they did make exclusive deals with MS last gen when Sony was struggling so...

[Wasabi]

According to the Digital Foundry analysis..

Xbox One X has a cleaner sharper image than PS4 Pro in resolution mode - PS4 Pro runs at 1800p using checkerboard rendering whereas XBO-X runs at 1728p without using any checkerboard rendering meaning even with a slightly lower resolution XBO-X outputs with better image.

Xbox One X frame rate mode runs on average 5-10 frames faster at any given time than the PS4 Pro version.

Xbox one X graphics mode looks identical to PS4's graphics mode but runs at the same speed as PS4 Pro frame rate mode.

Worth noting that in resolution mode and frame rate mode PS4 Pro runs with a slightly higher LOD at distance than the XBO-X version however digital foundry went on to note that in graphics mode the Xbox One X version is identical but with a frame rate that shares a performance profile with PS4 Pros frame rate mode.

This means that Xbox One X has the sharpest and best running resolution mode

This means that Xbox one X has the fastest frame rate in frame rate mode

This means that the Xbox one X has an identical looking graphics mode but with faster performance than PS4 Pro in frame rate mode and runs 10-15 FPS faster than PS4 graphics mode with the same LOD.

So whilst digital foundry definitely say the normal PS4 is better than the normal Xbox , it seems that overall the Xbox one X version is the better of the two enhanced versions of the game.

Don't shoot the messenger , just telling the facts as per the digital foundry analysis

[Cuzzo63]

I really dont think anyone is arguing that but you.

[Cueil]

And yet the down votes

[Wasabi]

I think you may have misunderstood my point.

There are multiple posters here pointing out just how well the game is optimised on Playstation in comparison to Xbox.

But this is not the case at all as the Xbox One X is the best version of the game available right now.

The point I was making is that it's highly likely given the hardware similarities between both the standard and enhanced consoles that 90% of the code running on these machines is the same and the only performance difference comes from the power of the machines themselves and is very little to do with optimisation by Capcom in favour of the Playstation brand as the fanboys would have us all believe.

Hence why

Xbox One X > PS4 Pro > OG PS4 > OG Xbox

For the best versions of the game. Not my opinion this is clear to see and read in the Digital Foundry video and analysis.

I know business , and if the fanboys are to be believed and PS4 is outselling Xbox 2:1 ( and I'm not gonna argue numbers ) then that means that Xbox still has a worldwide install base of over 35 million units - A market segment too big for Capcom to ignore or turn off with shoddy ports of their biggest franchises

[UCForce]

True, but tell me this ? Is Xbox One X a true “Beast” in first place ? It’s merely a “beast”.

[TheDriz]

Yeah why is everyone complaining then? This sounds right to me.

[Cherchez La Ghost]

Go look at the Digital Foundary vid. Both systems have hi's and lows. It wasn't optimized to the fullest on X1X.

[PlatinumGX]

Xbox One is irrelevant, that's why.

[spartan112g]

Your opinion on it is irrelevant is what I think you mean.

[Mulando]

they should have prioritized 30 fps.

[Silly gameAr]

Oh, dear, what a crime. If you don't compare the X1X to the PS4, how will anyone be able to boast?

[isarai]

Well i mean Japanese devs don't have as much experience working with the XB1 as much as the PS4 (hints why SOOO many JRPGs are PS4 exclusive) mostly cause they don't see their target audience in the XB1 crowd seeing as how sales are nearly non-existant for the XB1 in japan, and Playstation fans are more accustomed to the long lineage of Japanese developed games on playstation consoles. That's just how they see things, and they're not off, at the midnight release i attended out of about 60 people there was only one person picking it up for the XB1 (the cashiers were joking about it) and talking to them about it when picking up my SotC apparently that was only one of two copies sold in the entire city between 4 gamestops.

Not saying that makes it ok to make a crappy port/version but it is what it is.

[isarai]

I see the disagrees but can someone please tell me otherwise? Id like to see a counter argument

[Wasabi]

Because it's clearly obvious that this never happened and you made the story up.

There's no way that out of sixty people only one was buying on Xbox.

There's no way that the store cashier's were ridiculing a customer in front of other customers.

There's no way only one or two copies of the game were sold in an entire city and that once again the sales people were joking about it and fully disclosed that information to you.

Admit it, it never happened.

PS - It can't be a shoddy port when the game runs best on the Xbox One X.

[TheDriz]

People are still under the impression that developing a game for one means it’s the same as development on the other. At the beginning of this gen people started eating up a statement that was made about this gen of consoles using the same architecture as PC. People assum that’s all that goes into development but the two systems don’t even operate in the same realm as far as many other things go like OS for example. It’s easier now than ever to port but still requires a lot of time, work, and money. The monster hunter dev team is not huge by any means.

[isarai]

Yes there was in fact only one guy picking it up for the one, and never said he was ridiculed, i said they joked about it, in good fun. Wa essentially just "one xbox one copy? Must be a mistake just toss it, hahaha just kidding" theres no reason to make it up

Also didnt say only two copies were sold in the entire city, i said only two were picked up on midnight release, and yes they disclosed that info to me because its not senesitive info in the least.

Lastly this isnt about the xbox one X, its about the xbone version in general

[Dragonscale]

Aww poor xbone. Different story when scorpio gets preferential treatment, and all the fanatx gloat. No way the devs were gonna optomise for a console with barely any presence in Japan and a small percentage of the sales globally. Its obvious PS4 was gonna be the lead platform with this game.

[DafunkyRebel]

Game should’ve been delayed till next year. So many issues with this game even on PS4 like the infinite monster health glitch where if you’re doing expedition sometimes enemies will not lose health because the game registered you as a no player character when the original host leaves the expedition. It’s ridiculous that you couldn’t even kill a raptor that’s weak as a fly because the health damage didn’t register and then the monster ends up leaving the area after an hour of fighting it. It’s bullshit

[drunkenspy007]

There's probably a bias from Japanese developers, but who can say for sure? I am surprised anyone would buy a xbox in the first place these days since it has no exclusives. I guess I'm biased myself; not a fanboy, I just go where the exclusives are and play on a PC mostly.

[OneLove]

These responses are off. So because one player base is higher it's cool to dick the other player base down. Interesting oversight. I guess that should go for every multiplatform game.

[jackdaddy]

As a PS4 user, i can confirm this is absolutely fine with me.

[Belinker300]

It has a higher userbase on PS4 ,look at the online player counts

[justchilliando]

Seriously the fact ,that people on here continue to be in shock that PS4 wipe floor with Xbox , and next gen Sony will have another headstart , Xbox x came out too late at the end of this gen. That's going to hurt them ,because those who sent 500 for xbo x and are not even going to be able to enjoy it enough lol, ps5 will tower Xbox again as long as Sony treats developers the way they do .... Sorry Xbox but hey u got another Halo coming out , Microsoft keeps losing developers that use to be exclusives, alot of developers have even said that Sony is so much more helpful and treating them better...
Remember how Indies flocked to Sony when PS4 first launched because Microsoft wanted to charge ,also the fact that they first said u had to be online only ... Latter to change it right before launch because people's reactions , Sony exclusives topple the best Xbox exclusives , hands down over all , meaning way more more and way better there's still not one game on Xbox that cxn compete with horizon, and God of war will be another success the new spider Man , exclusive to ps4 also looks amazing , let's not forget ff7 remake will topple Xbox for sure they better pay alot of money to get that game on Xbox or they will lose alot more sales , that is one game that will be a guarantee console seller ...
Even Nintendo is catching up and very fast to Xbox sales I would not be surprised if they pass Xbox in sales... Nintendo exclusives are just good real good too ... When Pokemon comes out , Xbox better have something exclusive and strong enough to sell consoles , because I bet anything Nintendo will triple there sales easy with one game , of course as long as it's as good as 3ds ones which I'm sure it will be if not better....

[Wasabi]

How old are you, like 12?

[Cueil]

To much writing for a twelve year old kid which is sad no matter how you look at it

[UCForce]

I can say same thing to both of you. Remember the Original Xbox ? It was more powerful than PS2, but it couldn’t surpass PS2 sales. Because PS2 focused on games and exclusive. It’s the same thing with PS4 and Xbox One. Xbox One X is more powerful than PS4, PS4 Pro and Xbox One, but it can’t surpass PS4 success. Again, it’s more about games and exclusive. This is where MS can’t beat that.

[inxine]

shocker lol.

[CrystalFantasy]

I don't see any problem with that.

[TheDriz]

I wonder how big this team is. Outside of Japan they have never had this scale of success and I wonder if they just don’t have the man power to do it all. I would guess MHW 2 will be a much more polished game on all systems. I play on the PS4 and think this is quite polished but imagine what they can do with the cash they’ve earned. Yes it sucks for Xbox owners but I bet the team isn’t fully capable of making a perfect product for all systems.

Please correct me if I’m wrong. I’m just speculating and would love to see some evidence proving me wrong or right. I won’t be looking into it though, gotta go slay some monsters.

[Cueil]

I think you're right. We know this engine does well on the Xbox One so I'm guessing familiarity was a issue. Just look at how badly they screwed up match making

[MADGameR]

Not surprised. And the PS4 version is selling a lot more too. Probably over 90% of the 3+ Million sold are coming from the PS4. Monster Hunter just sold over 2 million in Japan alone on the PS4. If Monster Hunter is selling this well (and it wasn't that hyped much) just IMAGINE what FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE will do..... Once FFVII Remake releases on PS4, its over ladies and gentleman.

[Brazz]

For real... the game is almost a "ps exclusive" and 90% of the users/buyers/community are on ps4, what you expected?

[Wasabi]

Lol,

Please explain how the game is "almost" a Playstation Exclusive when its releasing on two other platforms?

By that logic because its releasing on PC (Microsoft Windows) and (Microsoft) Xbox then surely its more like a Microsoft exclusive?

Plus the game runs best on the Xbox One X according to the digital foundry analysis,

http://www.eurogamer.net/ar...

So when the PC version releases its highly likely that the PS4 Pro version will be the worst of the "Premium" platforms lol....

Please explain how a game appearing on multiple other platforms with the worst versions of the game is "Almost a PS exclusive"

[UCForce]

Do you remember the original Monster Hunter was on PS2, right ? Same goes with Metal Gear Solid V, that game sold more on PS4 than Xbox One version. Because the original MGS was on PS1. Its called nostalgia and it worked.

[Wasabi]

"Do you remember the original Monster Hunter was on PS2, right ? Same goes with Metal Gear Solid V, that game sold more on PS4 than Xbox One version. Because the original MGS was on PS1. Its called nostalgia and it worked."

Yes I do, I've been playing Monster Hunter Games since 2004, I bought a Japanese import PS2 from a small retailer in China Town in Manchester UK so I could play the game early ...

and to further debuff your irrelevent point - More Monster hunter Games have appeared on Nintendo consoles than on Playstation.....

........So please explain to me what Your point is again ?

PS- Its not Nostalgia as half the gamers that bought the game are too young to have even played the very first game , its called a higher install base which the Playstation has.

I'm not a Xbox Fanboy , In fact I own a PS4 Pro too which I bought for Nier Automata and Bloodborne two games I think are fantastic, theres also Assault Suit Leynos which isn't available on Xbox that I play as I used to love the Sega Megadrive original and I play them all on My 55 Inch Sony A1 OLED TV

The fact is Sony whilst I agree that MS has made misteps in the past I think the "Pack Mentality" of Sony Fanboys is disgusting and an embarrasment for gamers as a whole.

The way they spread mis-information is a joke, I love my PS4 Pro and Switch but lets call a spade a spade , the Xbox One X version of monster Hunter (and almost all enhanced versions of multiplatform games) is the best version currently available , I've played both the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X versions of the game ( Cant comment on regular console versions) and Digital Foundry is absolutely spot on with their analysis as they always are.

Fanboys trying to pretend otherwise by negging comments and attacking anyone on internet forums with a different view than their own even when presented with solid evidence from reputable sources is disgraceful , they should be ashamed.

[FGHFGHFGH]

Games released on pc have nothing to do with microsoft unless they release on the windows store. Anyone can release software for windows because it's an open platform. A lot of pc gamers avoid windows store, just look at sales of windows store version of games vs steam.

[Wasabi]

@FGHFGHFGH

"Games released on pc have nothing to do with microsoft unless they release on the windows store. Anyone can release software for windows because it's an open platform. A lot of pc gamers avoid windows store, just look at sales of windows store version of games vs steam."

You take issue with a comment made by Me that was being ironic in the light of the fact that it didn't make sense.

However - The irony ....when the original poster claimed that a game released on three platforms was "practically a Playstation exclusive" ( an equally ridiculous statement )

You took no issue.

Hypocrite.

[GoodnessGreatness]

Not worth optimizing it for the X when there's millions more people playing it on the PS4/Pro.

[Avengerz43]

I wanted to get it on the Pro because of this, but I had more friends playing on live and the X performs better so any 3rd party titles going forward will most likely be on my X.

[NoPeace_Walker]

👍🏼

[UCForce]

That’s up to you two. But for me, it always be PS4. By the way, remember the original Xbox tried to surpass PS2 success ? Well, it didn’t work.

[j15reed]

@UCForce please stop comparing a 1st iteration console with a console that was already established with a userbase, it's not a fair comparison.

[bluefox755]

They probably spent a bit less time on the platform they knew would have a much smaller player base. Who can blame them?

[kowan]

Well, its biggest market is in Japan where the game is, you know, only on PlayStation 4. So yeah they will prioritize the Ps4. That doesn't mean they would completely abandon the other platforms, it just means the playstation comes first.

[saint_seya]

Well to all those who said "i play games not sales", "who cares if PS4 sells more units", "only fanboy care about console sales".. Now you see why people care about sales, if you have a console that has more than 2 times units sold than its rival.. its a no brainer for the devs creating games to chose one as their main priority.

[jznrpg]

Not surprised by this , I thought it may happen because the player base is higher and MH has been on PlayStation or Nintendo only. It’s not cool but if they have a limited budget you are going to please the majority first

[Elda]

Priortize first & foremost for the leading console including knowing more sales of the game will be on the leading console.Funds may be limited as well & the game is exclusive on the PS4 in Japan were MH rules.The game is new XBO will get updates getting the game to look & run better down the road.

[Rachel_Alucard]

Japanese game prioritizes Japanese console over American console! Stop the presses!

[subtenko]

Well PUBG seems to be prioritizing the Xbox One over the PS4. Its just how things go sometimes.....

[Zeref]

PUBG is not even on PS4?

[ziggurcat]

It will be.

[Servbot41]

The fans are on Sony platforms, it's that simple.

[djsilke45]

And?.......lmao

[zerocarnage]

I'm an Xbox one owner as well as MHW and I was playing it online with friends day of release, only part that wasnt working was SOS flare and it was no biggy. The SOS flare has been the only draw back about the game other than that it's had a smooth launch on both consoles, so I'd say there's alot of penny picking from a whole lot of nothing. Then there is the conspiracy crap, while MH was born on PlayStation I don't think that has anything to do with anything, it's well noted japanese developers seem to work things out a little easier between each other than they would with there western companys. If there was a conspiracy it most likely would of been in the form of the release announcement, then at release no sign of the game at all on anything but PlayStation, that would smell of conspiracy, nooo??

MH has seen more games on Nintendo devices, if there is a relationship it would of been with nintendo so nothing and no hidden agenda either there or special relationship between capcom and Sony.

The cosmetic sillyness, Sony paid for that and that's fair enough, Microsoft could of most likely paid for something similar to get certain cosmetics for us Xbox MH players.

God knows I tried to rally people myself and gain attention, there was a post up in the voting page where you vote for games on there site just have a look, calling for gamers to get behind monster Hunter and call for Microsoft to get some sort of dlc deal or cosmetic at least. That vote page is Xbox players voice but you all flock to stupidness in there and when some gamers create something relevant and worth voting for there is either no traction on votes or you just don't bother, again it's our voice to get Microsoft to do something. If all those people who brought monster Hunter on Xbox had of voted and again I put the post up before launch, then because of the successful sales numbers on xbox, if those people had of supported that thread, Microsoft would of no doubt got some at done..

There is no point complaining about ps4 cosmetics when there was a chance to catch Microsoft eye before release and make them see its worth throwing the money at, let this be a lesson to start the ball rolling before release and everyone should go to that voting page and storm it with votes on supporting extra dlc/cosmetics.

All in all I love monster Hunter, I think it's the best game this gen, capcom deserve awards, so to all those trying to create some negativity or hate out of a franchise that's been long time coming with western recognition properly, then take your @ss for a hike because MHW is a fine game and the platforms it's on.

Apart from its die hard fans over past games, with the game mostly selling in Asia, capcom deserve to celebrate and I'll be playing MHW most likely all year round now, capcom have saved me money for a long time, it's the only game I'll be playing now and I hope there next MH game is released on all platforms again..

[zerocarnage]

That's the page I had set up back in October, if only all of you Xbox players which made the game the no1 selling game on the console had of put in your votes, you can bet Microsoft would of got behind it and I bet capcom would of agreed and a deal would of been struck between the two. Like I said in future don't just wait for a release if you want extras, use your voice and use that voting page.. https://xbox.uservoice.com/...

Shame the thread I created only got 4 votes and before launch I looked and thought oh here we go poor sales for a fabulous wonderful game/franchise..

[LgbtWarrior]

Well duh.

[starrman1985]

"Putting aside these cosmetic items, the game may perform slightly better on Sony’s hardware as well. Eurogamer’s Digital Foundry compared the game on four consoles: a PS4 Pro and Xbox One X, as well as the base models for both consoles. While the Xbox One X and PS4 Pro performed similarly, the base model PS4 outshone the standard Xbox One in all other tests."

This is a known fact, the base PS4 was more powerful than the original Xbox One.. any self respecting game journalist should know this.

[Shineon]

Sony fans defending this wow I am surprised.Lets see if the windows 10 PC version comes out the same as ps4 pro

[UCForce]

Well, we know PC version is more powerful than console. But in the end, it’s more about game and exclusive and this is where Sony still have that momentum since the beginning of PS1.

[Shineon]

I using that point of view the one z version should smoke the pro in at least textures of higher rez, I mean isn't the one x dx12?

[xX1NORM1Xx]

Its nothing new we've had marketing deals for years cod gets dlc a month early, mortal kombat 9 got kratos only on ps3 its how the industry works unfortunatly as for the multiplayer issue imo thats because they decided only the ps4 would get a beta test they could have had two or three betas for ps4 and one for xbox if it was that important but xbox got none and is suffering because of it. Who here actually thought the base xbox one would run this game well lets be honest we all know the base ps4 is more powerful than the base xbox one if the base ps4 framerate cant stay at 30 what hope did the xbox one have.

[ILostMyMind]

What do you mean "unfortunately"? Would it be better if it were the other way around?

[DJStotty]

A japanese developer favouring a japanese console??

Cant be true surely

[tontontam0]

FIXED******
Monster Hunter: World seems to be prioritizing the PS4 "PRO PRO PRO PRO" over the Xbox One "XXXX"

Lol just because xbox one x came out xbox fanboys are forgetting that the "BASE" PS4 is "SIGNIFICANTLY RELEVANTLY MORE POWERFUL THAN THE "BASE" XBOX ONE".

[Wasabi]

And the X is significantly more powerful than the Pro ....

http://www.eurogamer.net/ar...

http://www.eurogamer.net/ar...

http://www.eurogamer.net/ar...

http://www.eurogamer.net/ar...

http://www.eurogamer.net/ar...

So whats Your point?

[tontontam0]

My point is PS4 is significantly more powerful than xbox one. this article is talking about the performance of the base consoles.

Then go play your monster hunter on your xbox one x

again my point is there are MILLIONS of people who still have base xbox one or ps4 and won't buy the pro or x.

[tontontam0]

Xbox fanboys have consistently bashed Japanese games available on ps4, majority of xbox owners won't buy this games, so this issue is irrelevant.

[zerocarnage]

That whole comment is irrelevant.

[digitalkid]

Watched a bunch of videos trying to figure out should I buy it or not. Just plain don't get it. People say it's awesome, but still the game looks like Korean MMO for $50 and it's all about grinding? Really?

[CrimsonWing69]

Before the game was released they advertised PS4 exclusive content, stop whining about it already. It’s like back in the day when PS3 hadexclusive fighters for Street Fighter x Tekken and Mortal Kombat 9.

Also, a game now runs better on a PS4 and we have complain about that but not when games run better on an Xbox?

Geezus...

[boing1]

Business decision. Nothing to see here.

[Glak18]

Good to know.

Note to self: avoid PC release

[super_cuddles]

Xbox is just lucky that this game even came out on it.

[zerocarnage]

That goes for PlayStation too then, don't be such a fanboy it is obvious there was an equal decision to bring it out on both platforms and miss the switch.

If it isn't stupid ass comments like yours on this site, it's fanboys, haters, people jumping on any bit of truth and calling it lies while the lies is perceived as truth, downvoting on anything Xbox from the max duplicate accounts that never get beyond 160 and upvoting anything PlayStation from said duplicate accounts.

Serious this site gets worse and so do the fanboys on both sides, but must admits this gens idiot award goes to the PlayStation fanboys, I've seen idiocy in the comments took to new levels this gen..

Don't know why you all have to compete, your like toddlers at nursery never being able to learn anything and being stuck in school for an extra 6 years until you learn how to behave with people. You all keep going round in circles keep bickering and trying to out do one and other to see who can come up with the biggest and smartest sentence.

While the rest of us will just go on and enjoy our games from all platforms, you lot can't stop being clowns, we moved on from console wars after Nintendo and Sega way back, those who enjoy and respect what each and every dev out there does without the need to be the consoles clowns over and over.

It's pathetic..

[super_cuddles]

I'm an Xbox fan btw

[Mr Marvel]

That’s probably because the vast majority of gamers are also prioritising the PS4 over the Xbone.

[quenomamen]

Its no accident, sure Sony give a little some some for their troubles. Its not new btw, remember when COD games ran better on Xbox ?

[Trindividual]

i know the ps4 is more powerfull but still its also at capcom to better optimize this game. i hope they will so we can have a solid 30 fps.

[TheHan]

The player base has nothing to do with it sense it’s sold 5,000,000 copies between the PS4 and Xbox one. Clearly those numbers are close to each other on both consoles. Sony didn’t really have any games come out that monster Hunter world had to compete with. On the other hand Xbox has PUBG and for it to have sold more than PUBG was a big success. So clearly the player base wouldn’t be the issue sense it’s clearly alive and well on Xbox live. Not to sound like Sony fans are salty but they truly wish for it to fail on Xbox. Where as for myself I’d just like to play a good stable monster Hunter world that gets the same treatment across all platforms. As they should, why hurt your global fan base, based on biased feelings towards the other.