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A Norwegian retailer reportedly lists Monolith Soft as the lead developer for the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on Switch 2, signaling the Xenoblade Chronicles studio could steer a remake with more than a strict 1:1 recreation. The leak underscores Monolith Soft’s growing role with Zelda projects, following its increased involvement in Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, though the information remains unconfirmed.
Xenoblade Genesis is presented as a fresh start for the Xenoblade series, dropping Chronicles and hinting at a sci‑fi shift with clues like Anima, six suns, and a possibly artificial world featuring a crashed spaceship. Eleanor is highlighted as a potential first true female Xenoblade protagonist, while the lack of Nopon in the trailer fuels fan theories about ancient Samaarians or alternate dimensions. With Monolith Soft’s track record and the Switch 2’s power, Genesis is expected to be technically ambitious, though many details await more footage.
Rumors suggest Nintendo and Monolith Soft have acquired the Xenosaga intellectual property from Bandai Namco, spurred by MOMO’s cameo in Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and licensing-page changes. Bandai Namco has reportedly removed Xenosaga from its licenses and the Xenosaga-related Baten Kaitos listing, while Nintendo’s store page for the upcoming edition credits only Nintendo and Monolith Soft; Pied Piper on Steam indicates Bandai Namco’s ongoing involvement with a spinoff, leaving the exact deal timeline unclear.
Xenoblade Genesis revealed its development team: general director Tetsuya Takashi; main composer Yoko Shimomura, with Mariam Abounnasr and Aimi Kiyota; character designers Mai Yoneyama and Palow; the game is planned for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027.
Nintendo reveals Xenoblade Genesis for Switch 2, a new Xenoblade title developed by Monolith Soft, set to launch in 2027 with a teaser trailer and website; more details are to come later.
Nintendo has acquired full ownership of Monolith Soft, the studio behind the Xenoblade Chronicles series, by purchasing the remaining shares previously held by the studio's co-founders. This acquisition was completed sometime in the past few months, as Nintendo's share increased from 96% to 100%. Monolith Soft has been instrumental in developing several Nintendo titles, including contributions to The Legend of Zelda and Splatoon series. Their upcoming release, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, is set for March 2025 on the Nintendo Switch.
Monolith Soft, the RPG developer known for its work on games like Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, has nearly doubled its profits in the fiscal year ending March 2023. The company made 800 million yen, a 97.8% increase from the previous year. With the success of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and their involvement in the development of the highly acclaimed sequel to Breath of the Wild, Monolith Soft is expected to have a promising future.
Monolith Soft, a subsidiary of Nintendo, has reported a 97.8% increase in profits for the fiscal year ending in March 2023, making around 800 million yen in profits. Known for titles like Xenosaga and Baten Kaitos, Monolith Soft recently developed Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and contributed to games like Splatoon 3 and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 features a new Interlink system and class change option, and is now available for Nintendo Switch.
Yasuyuki Honne, the director at Monolith Soft for the Baten Kaitos series, has commented again on the cancelled Baten Kaitos III, revealing that it was targeted for next-gen platforms and that there were also plans for a DS version that was scrapped. The cancellation was due to Bandai Namco's restructuring and budget review, as well as tri-Crescendo's financial struggles. Despite this, Bandai Namco is releasing Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster on Switch this summer.
Monolith Soft, the developer behind Xenoblade Chronicles, has announced that it will increase salaries for all employees, including new graduates starting this year, in line with rising prices. The move comes after the release of Xenoblade Chronicles 3's story DLC, Future Redeemed, which ties together all previous games in the series. Monolith Soft has assisted Nintendo on multiple first-party titles and will also be involved in the upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has received its last major update, version 2.0.0, which includes support for the new DLC expansion, Future Redeemed, and the Unity Combo gameplay aspect. The update also includes bug fixes and added functionality to receive Expansion Pass Wave 4. All players on Switch can download the update now.
Nintendo and Monolith Soft have revealed details about the characters, combat, and other features in the upcoming DLC for Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed. The DLC will feature new characters, including Matthew, who fights using the special power in his fists, and his missing sister Na'el. The game will also introduce a new mechanic called the Bond Navigator, which allows players to strengthen their party using Bond Points collected by achieving certain goals. The DLC will be released on April 25, 2023, for the Nintendo Switch.
The final downloadable content for Xenoblade Chronicles 3, "Expansion Pass Vol. 4: Future Redeemed," will be released on April 25th, featuring new battle mechanics and an original story scenario that connects all three installments in the Xenoblade Chronicles series. The Pyra + Mythra 2-pack amiibo figures will also be released on July 21st, allowing players to change the appearance of the sword for Noah's Swordfighter class. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is available now for Switch.