Update:
PS4 players are also reporting similar problems. However, the Monster Hunter Twitter account has yet to acknowledge this.
Original Story:
It’s no secret that Xbox players received the short end of the stick when it came to Monster Hunter: World beta participation. In fact, those on Microsoft consoles didn’t get any opportunities to try out the game before launch. Over on PS4, the game held three betas, giving Sony system owners ample opportunity to give the game a play.
It’s understandable why Xbox players would be annoyed by this, as the beta was clearly being used as an incentive to play on PlayStation. However, what makes the situation even worse, is that many Xbox players are reporting issues when trying to group up with others in multiplayer. Issues that, players argue, may have been avoided if there had been an Xbox beta.
Players have been reporting issues on the Xbox One subreddit. Here are some examples:
Can confirm. I have met 0 people…It kept saying there are no sessions.. – bjki1107
Agree with you. And we payed the f***ing same! 10 hours playing and couldn’t play a single multiplayer. – Leiteit
Multiplayer is totally fucked on the xbox. I thought it was just me, but then again it’s freaking launch day, it should be swarming with people of similar level. So far, ZERO PEOPLE. – randomelixirdevdude
The official Monster Hunter Twitter account has just confirmed that the developers are aware of the issues on Xbox:
Hello Hunters, we’re aware of the Xbox matchmaking issues and dev team is actively investigating it, we’ll update you as soon as we can.
— Monster Hunter (@monsterhunter) January 27, 2018
Yeah, an Xbox beta would have been nice. Here’s hoping the problems are remedied swiftly!
In other Monster Hunter: World news, reviews for the game are averaging 90, the day one update is live, and here’s all the Achievements and Trophies players can earn.
Source: Reddit, Monster Hunter (Twitter)
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Update your story, same problem on PS4.
I’ve updated the post. However, the Monster Hunter account has only acknowledged Xbox problems, which is a little odd!
the only issue i have is with the sound, its so dam soft you cant hear anything, i hope they patch this as its a game breaker for me
they should’ve made it ps4 exclusive
Oh please do tell us your backwards logic that only ends with “I’m a sad excuse of a man so I do and say everything I can to make a plastic box seem superior”.
Yawn.
just coz I want pc and xbox users to suffer for their poor choice. but so too do I want the devs and publishers to suffer for wasting their time
Your life must be sad if a plastic brick IS your life.
What I hate is those horrible restrictions to play campaign missions with friends. I mean… Having to start it solo, then watch the cutscenes? So lame
Enter Japanese game design. Dark Souls has an equally stupid way of playing with friends with lore used to ram poor online down your throat. And that’s coming from a guy that adores the games.
People need to start calling out the things they’re behind in. Online in Japanese games SUCKS.
I love Dark Souls and I completely agree with you here.
Play all of them to completion the week they’re out. I just don’t roll over and accept the bad things. I do in fact point out and make valid criticisms. Most people just get defensive and it’s annoying. One aspect of a game sucking doesn’t make a game bad.
Eh. The machine is basically a computer so I imagine the PS4 has some similar issues, even though a lack of beta would probably have it a patxh or two behind on Xbox. 20 hours in and it runs fine, been disconnected 3 times and it takes less time to fix than most loading screens in modern games. If anything the real culprit here is Japanese game design. So far everything clunky in both the game design, online infrestructure, and flat out the awful English VA’s, are simply vicitims of what Japanese game design is. Poor online infrestructure that comes off convoluted rather than game specific. The “audio” problems with the game will likely never change, shame I can’t just play this game text only. (Exploring the settings later for sure, that would be lovely).
It’s first mistake is it uses Peer to Peer. 2018 and any game that uses Peer to Peer I don’t buy or support. Dedicated servers should be mandatory.
Update your story, same problem on PS4.
I’ve updated the post. However, the Monster Hunter account has only acknowledged Xbox problems, which is a little odd!
the only issue i have is with the sound, its so dam soft you cant hear anything, i hope they patch this as its a game breaker for me
What I hate is those horrible restrictions to play campaign missions with friends. I mean… Having to start it solo, then watch the cutscenes? So lame
Enter Japanese game design. Dark Souls has an equally stupid way of playing with friends with lore used to ram poor online down your throat. And that’s coming from a guy that adores the games.
People need to start calling out the things they’re behind in. Online in Japanese games SUCKS.
I love Dark Souls and I completely agree with you here.
Play all of them to completion the week they’re out. I just don’t roll over and accept the bad things. I do in fact point out and make valid criticisms. Most people just get defensive and it’s annoying. One aspect of a game sucking doesn’t make a game bad.
It’s first mistake is it uses Peer to Peer. 2018 and any game that uses Peer to Peer I don’t buy or support. Dedicated servers should be mandatory.
they should’ve made it ps4 exclusive
Oh please do tell us your backwards logic that only ends with “I’m a sad excuse of a man so I do and say everything I can to make a plastic box seem superior”.
Yawn.
just coz I want pc and xbox users to suffer for their poor choice. but so too do I want the devs and publishers to suffer for wasting their time
Your life must be sad if a plastic brick IS your life.
Eh. The machine is basically a computer so I imagine the PS4 has some similar issues, even though a lack of beta would probably have it a patxh or two behind on Xbox. 20 hours in and it runs fine, been disconnected 3 times and it takes less time to fix than most loading screens in modern games. If anything the real culprit here is Japanese game design. So far everything clunky in both the game design, online infrestructure, and flat out the awful English VA’s, are simply vicitims of what Japanese game design is. Poor online infrestructure that comes off convoluted rather than game specific. The “audio” problems with the game will likely never change, shame I can’t just play this game text only. (Exploring the settings later for sure, that would be lovely).