Monolith Soft, renowned creators of the Xenoblade Chronicles franchise, are actively seeking talented individuals for a new RPG. CCO Tetsuya Takahashi's recent announcement on their official website details the studio's ambitious recruitment 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 complexities of crafting a large-scale open-world RPG, with its intricate web of characters, quests, and narrative, necessitate a more streamlined production process. This new title poses significant challenges compared to their previous works, requiring a larger, more skilled team. Eight key roles are currently open, encompassing a range of expertise from asset creation to leadership. While technical proficiency is essential, 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, they sought talent for an ambitious action game, a departure from their established style. Concept art featuring a knight and a dog in a fantastical setting fueled speculation, but the project remained largely unmentioned. Given Monolith Soft's history of expansive, innovative games (including their contributions to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild), the lack of updates has sparked curiosity. The original recruitment page has been removed from their website, leaving the fate of this project uncertain. It may have been postponed or potentially integrated into the current "new RPG."
While details remain scarce, excitement among fans is palpable. The studio's reputation suggests this new RPG could be their most ambitious undertaking yet, with some speculating it might even be a launch title for a future Nintendo Switch console. Further information awaits. For more on potential next-gen Nintendo hardware, see the linked article below.
