Xenoblade Chronicles Team Seeks Talent for New Role-Playing Game

Monolith Soft, the celebrated creators of the Xenoblade Chronicles franchise, are actively recruiting for a new RPG. This follows a message from General Director Tetsuya Takahashi outlining the studio's ambitious plans.

Monolith Soft's Recruitment Drive for a Large-Scale Open-World RPG

Takahashi's Vision: A New RPG

In a recent website announcement, Takahashi highlighted the evolving gaming landscape and the need for Monolith Soft to adapt its development strategies. The complexities of developing an open-world RPG, with its intricate interconnectedness of characters, quests, and narrative, necessitate a more streamlined production process. This new RPG, Takahashi explains, presents unprecedented challenges compared to past projects, demanding a significantly larger and more skilled team. Eight key roles are currently open, covering a range of expertise from asset creation to project leadership. While technical proficiency 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 title. In 2017, they sought talent for an action game, a departure from their established style. Concept art depicting a knight and a dog in a fantastical setting was revealed, but subsequent updates were absent. Given Monolith Soft's history of creating expansive and innovative games (like the Xenoblade Chronicles series and their contribution to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild), speculation about the 2017 project's fate is rife. The original recruitment page has been removed from their website, leaving the project's status uncertain – potentially shelved or perhaps integrated into the current undertaking.

While details regarding the new RPG remain scarce, anticipation is building. The studio's reputation suggests this could be their most ambitious project yet. Some fans even theorize it may be a launch title for a future Nintendo Switch successor. Further information is eagerly awaited.

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