True, but some could argue that Xenoblade 2 could run on the WiiU as well.  With that in mind, I still wouldn't use Xeno 2 as a tech benchmark for what the Switch could do.

Now on topic, I do believe MHW could run on Switch.  However it would have such strong drawbacks that people would be too busy comparing it to the PS4 version instead of enjoying it for what it is, a portable alternative of the same game.  I can see it drawing the wrong type of publicity to be honest.

Another route they could take is to make an exclusive MH for Switch that focuses on the tech it has to offer.  The problem here is that haters would cry out that it is not the same game and in turn a lesser version (especially if they try to follow the same theme as MHW).  Die hard MH fans with a Switch would be happy though, so there is that.  Now if they follow their own gameplay formula and add unique features that cater towards the Switch, then that could be the best option.  It would be a totally different game so they would not be able to directly compare it to MHW and aside from desprate haters, it would not be viewed as a lesser game.

I say let them do the port while working on a more unique, seperate game designed for the Switch in house.  It will run on the Switch with major cutbacks on visuals, but I think it would be interesting to see myself.  People would have a portable version of MHW and it would certainly sell without a doubt.  As for the bad publicity, it is better than no publicity at all, right?

Like I said, it was jarring for me to go from the sharp image of the docked mode to the blurry JPEG quality of the undocked. I tried to like it, I just couldn't. And the thing is, it's a low res, upscaled to 720p, which kinda makes it look even worse. 

And yes, I agree that future Monolith games will look much better than XC2, which is a essentially a Wii U level game in terms of technology. Same even goes for Zelda, Switch those games don't utilize the full power of Switch, so I can't wait to see what the Zelda team and Monolith do next with most likely UE4. 

Nintendo won't use U4. They only use internal engines.

lol, Nintendo is already using UE4 with Yoshi. Miyamoto also said Nintendo's internal teams have "Mastered" UE4. They're going to use it to save time and resources that come with building an engine from the ground up. It just isn't worth it unless they develop an engine as versatile as UE4...which won't be happening.

They wouldn't master something if they weren't going to use it...I'd hope. Or else that a waste of R&D.

Pretty sure Socks already confirmed that Monster Hunter World []is Monster Hunter 5. They opted for the World title for a number of reasons:

1. It's more inclusive to those who have never played an MH title. Seeing the number 5 in the title could scare some off, as though it implies four other games must be played first to enjoy this title. Calling it World fixes that problem.
2. It's indicative of the new direction. It doesn't take a brain surgeon to figure out that World is a pretty big step forward for the MH series, and calling MH5 World is reflective of these core changes.
3. It's also a way to represent the new maps, all being significantly larger and open with no loading screens.

And it is aimed at World instead of Japan.

Right, dammit. I forgot that one.

Getting senile?