Monolith Soft, the creative force behind the Xenoblade Chronicles series, recently unveiled a staggering image on X (formerly Twitter): towering stacks of scripts showcasing the sheer scale of their work. This glimpse into the development process highlights the immense effort poured into each game.
Xenoblade Chronicles: A Monumental JRPG
A Sea of Scripts
Monolith Soft's X post featured a truly impressive collection of script books—multiple, overflowing stacks. The post emphasized that these represent only the main storyline scripts; side quests require separate volumes, further underscoring the game's massive scope.
The Xenoblade Chronicles series is renowned for its expansive content, encompassing intricate plots, extensive dialogue, vast worlds, and lengthy gameplay. Completing a single game often demands 70 hours or more, excluding optional side quests and additional content. Dedicated players have reported playthroughs exceeding 150 hours.
The post sparked enthusiastic responses from fans, many expressing astonishment at the sheer volume of scripts, praising the impressive undertaking. Others playfully inquired about purchasing the scripts for their personal collections.
Looking Ahead to the Future
While Monolith Soft remains tight-lipped about the next installment in the Xenoblade Chronicles franchise, exciting news awaits fans. Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is slated for release on March 20th, 2025, for the Nintendo Switch. Pre-orders are open now on the Nintendo eShop, available digitally or physically for $59.99 USD.
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