Monolith Soft, the creative force behind the acclaimed Xenoblade Chronicles series, recently showcased the sheer scale of their writing efforts. A social media post revealed towering stacks of scripts, a testament to the immense amount of content packed into each game. Let's delve into the details.
The Epic Scope of Xenoblade Chronicles
A Mountain of Words
Monolith Soft's X (formerly Twitter) post featured impressive piles of script books—and these only represent the main storylines! Separate scripts exist for the extensive side quests, highlighting the monumental task involved in crafting these expansive RPGs.
The Xenoblade Chronicles series is renowned for its massive scale, encompassing intricate plots, voluminous dialogue, vast worlds, and substantial gameplay. Completing a single game often takes 70+ hours, a figure that significantly increases for players aiming for 100% completion (often exceeding 150 hours).
The post sparked enthusiastic reactions from fans, many expressing astonishment at the sheer volume of scripts. Some playfully inquired about purchasing the scripts for their personal collections.
What's Next for Xenoblade Chronicles?
While Monolith Soft remains tight-lipped about the next mainline entry in the franchise, exciting news awaits fans. A re-release of Xenoblade Chronicles X, titled 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, both digitally and physically, for $59.99 USD.
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