Monolith Soft, the creative force behind the acclaimed Xenoblade Chronicles series, recently showcased the sheer scale of their work with an image of towering stacks of game scripts. The post, shared on X (formerly Twitter), highlights the immense effort involved in creating these expansive RPGs.
The Immense Scope of Xenoblade Chronicles
A Mountain of Storytelling
The image reveals countless volumes of scripts—and these represent only the main storyline! Separate scripts exist for the extensive side quests, further emphasizing the monumental task of crafting these games' narratives.
The Xenoblade Chronicles series is renowned for its massive scope, encompassing intricate plots, vast amounts of dialogue, expansive worlds, and considerable gameplay hours. Completing a single game typically demands at least 70 hours, a figure that easily balloons to 150+ hours for dedicated completionists tackling all side content.
Fans reacted with awe and humor to the script photo, expressing amazement at the sheer volume of writing and jokingly inquiring about purchasing the scripts for their personal collections.
The Future of Xenoblade Chronicles
While Monolith Soft remains tight-lipped about the next main installment in the series, exciting news awaits fans: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition launches March 20th, 2025, on Nintendo Switch. Pre-orders are open now on the Nintendo eShop, available digitally or physically for $59.99 USD.
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