Xenoblade Chronicles Team Seeks Staff for New RPG

The developers behind the beloved Xenoblade Chronicles series, Monolith Soft, are embarking on a new journey by recruiting staff for an upcoming RPG. Dive into the details of Monolith Soft CCO Tetsuya Takahashi’s message and reflect on the mysterious action game they announced seven years ago.

Monolith Soft is Hiring for an Ambitious Open-World Project

Tetsuya Takahashi Seeks Talents for ‘New RPG’

Monolith Soft, renowned for crafting the expansive worlds of the Xenoblade Chronicles series, is setting its sights on a "new RPG". Tetsuya Takahashi, the General Director of the series, shared this exciting news through a message on their official website, calling for new talent to join their ambitious project.

In his message, Takahashi highlighted the ever-evolving nature of the gaming industry, which prompts a necessary shift in Monolith Soft’s development approach. The studio is preparing to tackle the complexities of an open-world RPG, where characters, quests, and storylines intertwine seamlessly, by creating a more streamlined production environment.

Takahashi noted that this new RPG poses unique challenges, demanding a larger and more skilled team than their previous endeavors. Monolith Soft is currently recruiting for eight diverse roles, from asset creators to leadership positions, to meet these heightened demands.

While technical proficiency is crucial, Takahashi emphasized that the heart of Monolith Soft's mission is to ensure player enjoyment. They are eager to bring on board individuals who resonate with this vision and are passionate about creating memorable gaming experiences.

Fans Wonder What Happened to the 2017 Action Game

The announcement of a new RPG reignites curiosity about a different project Monolith Soft teased in 2017. At that time, the studio sought talent for an action game featuring a knight and a dog in a fantastical setting. Despite the initial excitement and concept art, updates on this project have been absent.

Monolith Soft's history is marked by its ability to push boundaries with expansive and innovative games, as seen in the Xenoblade Chronicles series and their contributions to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The fate of the 2017 action game remains uncertain; the recruitment page has been removed, but this does not confirm its cancellation. It may have been paused or repurposed for future development.

Details about the new RPG are still scarce, yet the anticipation among fans is palpable. Given Monolith Soft’s reputation for groundbreaking work, expectations are high that this new title could be their most ambitious project to date. Speculation is rife that it might even serve as a launch title for a potential Nintendo Switch successor.

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