Xbox Players Blame Lack of Betas for Monster Hunter: World Multiplayer Issues (Update)

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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:

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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Retro
Retro
6 years ago

Update your story, same problem on PS4.

Mack Ashworth
Mack Ashworth
Reply to  Retro
6 years ago

I’ve updated the post. However, the Monster Hunter account has only acknowledged Xbox problems, which is a little odd!

Dennis Gammaray
Dennis Gammaray
6 years ago

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

Yueying 月英
Yueying 月英
6 years ago

they should’ve made it ps4 exclusive

NoME2WasNotAGoodGame
NoME2WasNotAGoodGame
Reply to  Yueying 月英
6 years ago

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.

Yueying 月英
Yueying 月英
Reply to  NoME2WasNotAGoodGame
6 years ago

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

NoME2WasNotAGoodGame
NoME2WasNotAGoodGame
Reply to  Yueying 月英
6 years ago

Your life must be sad if a plastic brick IS your life.

Rafoca
Rafoca
6 years ago

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

NoME2WasNotAGoodGame
NoME2WasNotAGoodGame
Reply to  Rafoca
6 years ago

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.

Rafoca
Rafoca
Reply to  NoME2WasNotAGoodGame
6 years ago

I love Dark Souls and I completely agree with you here.

NoME2WasNotAGoodGame
NoME2WasNotAGoodGame
Reply to  Rafoca
6 years ago

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.

NoME2WasNotAGoodGame
NoME2WasNotAGoodGame
6 years ago

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).

ProAssassin84
ProAssassin84
6 years ago

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.

Retro
Retro
5 years ago

Update your story, same problem on PS4.

Mack Ashworth
Mack Ashworth
Reply to  Retro
6 years ago

I’ve updated the post. However, the Monster Hunter account has only acknowledged Xbox problems, which is a little odd!

Dennis Gammaray
Dennis Gammaray
5 years ago

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

Rafoca
Rafoca
5 years ago

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

NoME2WasNotAGoodGame
NoME2WasNotAGoodGame
Reply to  Rafoca
6 years ago

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.

Rafoca
Rafoca
Reply to  NoME2WasNotAGoodGame
5 years ago

I love Dark Souls and I completely agree with you here.

NoME2WasNotAGoodGame
NoME2WasNotAGoodGame
Reply to  Rafoca
5 years ago

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.

ProAssassin84
ProAssassin84
5 years ago

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.

Yueying 月英
Yueying 月英
5 years ago

they should’ve made it ps4 exclusive

NoME2WasNotAGoodGame
NoME2WasNotAGoodGame
Reply to  Yueying 月英
6 years ago

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.

Yueying 月英
Yueying 月英
Reply to  NoME2WasNotAGoodGame
5 years ago

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

NoME2WasNotAGoodGame
NoME2WasNotAGoodGame
Reply to  Yueying 月英
5 years ago

Your life must be sad if a plastic brick IS your life.

NoME2WasNotAGoodGame
NoME2WasNotAGoodGame
5 years ago

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).

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