Xenoblade Chronicles Devs Recruiting Staff for ‘New RPG’

Monolith Soft, renowned creators of the Xenoblade Chronicles franchise, are actively recruiting for a new RPG. CCO Tetsuya Takahashi's recent announcement details the studio's ambitious plans and the reasons behind their extensive hiring drive.

Monolith Soft's Open-World Recruitment Drive

Takahashi's message highlights the evolving gaming landscape and the need for Monolith Soft to adapt its development strategies. The complexity of creating a large-scale open-world RPG, with its interwoven characters, quests, and narrative, demands a more streamlined production process and a significantly larger team. The studio is seeking talent across various roles, from asset creation to leadership positions, to tackle the challenges this new project presents. While skill is crucial, Takahashi emphasizes the importance of shared passion for creating enjoyable player experiences.

The Mystery of the 2017 Action Game

This isn't Monolith Soft's first recruitment drive for a new project. In 2017, the studio sought staff for an ambitious action game, a departure from their established style. Concept art featuring a knight and a dog in a fantasy setting generated significant excitement, but the project's status remains unclear. The original recruitment page has been removed from their website, fueling speculation. This removal doesn't necessarily indicate cancellation; the project may have been postponed.

While details about the new RPG remain scarce, anticipation is building. Given Monolith Soft's history of groundbreaking titles like the Xenoblade Chronicles series and their contribution to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, fans expect this new game to be their most ambitious undertaking yet. Some even speculate it could be a launch title for a future Nintendo Switch console. Further information on the Nintendo Switch 2 can be found in the linked article (link not provided as it was not in the original text).