Monolith Soft, the creative force behind the acclaimed Xenoblade Chronicles series, recently showcased the sheer scale of their work with a striking image: towering stacks of scripts. This visual testament underscores the immense effort poured into crafting the series' expansive narratives. Let's delve into the details.
The Epic Scale of Xenoblade Chronicles
A Mountain of Storytelling
Monolith Soft's X (formerly Twitter) post featured an impressive collection of script books—a visual representation of the extensive writing involved in the main storylines alone. The post highlighted that these stacks represent only the main narrative, with additional scripts dedicated to the game's numerous side quests. This emphasizes the monumental task of creating such a rich and detailed game world.
The Xenoblade Chronicles series is renowned for its expansive scope, encompassing intricate plots, extensive dialogue, vast worlds, and lengthy gameplay. Completing a single game typically demands at least 70 hours, excluding optional content and side quests. Dedicated players have reported playthroughs exceeding 150 hours to fully experience everything the games offer.
The social media post sparked enthusiastic responses from fans, many expressing astonishment at the sheer volume of scripts. Comments ranged from expressions of awe ("so awesome!") to humorous requests to purchase the scripts for personal collections.
Looking Ahead to the Future
While Monolith Soft hasn't yet revealed details about the next installment in the Xenoblade Chronicles franchise, they have announced a significant upcoming release: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, launching March 20th, 2025, on Nintendo Switch. Pre-orders are open now on the Nintendo eShop, both digitally and physically, for $59.99 USD.
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