They were, but as somone who has both a One X and a Series X, I did run the game on both and it was not a horrible experience on the One X.
PS4 had it rough and original recipe Xbox One and One S were unplayable, but the One X got by.
But then, I don’t think anyone expected the game would need a full overhaul and, what? 3 years before the DLC would come out?
Did they really “fall” for it though? Or did they just spread it because it fit their agenda?