User blog comment:Kogath/Monster Hunter XX Discussion/@comment-26995086-20170113134258/@comment-26995086-20170114082604

-having a game on the new system on its release (possible per contract as a launch title, Nin spending money to make it happen)

-collecting expierience in developing for switch

-exploring the possibility of switch being a choice for MH5

-trying to appeal to the western community (Konsole gamers) AND the eastern Community (Handheld gamers)

-isnt the switch architecture "close" to smartphones? might be a easy time since they got experience with MHExplore

besides MH3G HD was a launch title for wiiu wasnt it? As for p3rd HD, the Ps3 was already released and it possible was a attempt to please the western community aswell.. but then Sony happened.

Well, the only thing that goes against is (atleast on what i can think of) are time/resources and that they dont want to reduce possible 3DS sales, making money "twice" by selling the same game half a year later again :)

Isnt it about time that MH moves on away from the 3DS? Switch having such a weak launch lineup (Zelda and Dragon quest as the only good titels) could have been a good reason for Nin to try and get another strong horse for the launch.