Tag: Xenoblade
Talking Point Will Xenoblade Chronicles X Finally Tie Into The Wider Series On Switch?
It's Uncontrollable
“This story never truly ends…” We’ve been waiting almost 10 years to understand what the final words of Xenoblade Chronicles X mean. We’re used to earth-shattering plot reveals from Monolith Soft at this point, but even for Tetsuya Takahashi, the final sequence of Xenoblade Chronicles X drops a metric ton of them,...
News Bō: Path Of The Teal Lotus Reveals Contributions From Xenoblade Chronicles Composer
Fox! Fox!
The beautiful hand-drawn Metroidvania Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus is just days away from launch. And to help build up excitement, producer Robert Sephazon has unveiled a guest composer who has contributed music for the game. Sharing the news on Kickstarter, Sephazon announced that Xenoblade Chronicles composer Manami Kiyota has composed...
News Monolith Soft Is Looking For Programmer With "3D Action Game Experience"
Hints at the next project?
Monolith Soft has recently updated its recruitment page, and it appears that the Xenoblade series developer is looking for someone with experience in 3D action games. As spotted by My Nintendo News, the Nintendo subsidiary is looking for an "application programmer" to join the team. Using Google Translate, we can see that...
Reminder The New Xenoblade Chronicles 3 amiibo Are Out This Week
Have you added them to your collection?
Nintendo’s amiibo line is still a thing in 2024, with the first releases of the year arriving earlier this week. In case you did miss it, it’s a double pack featuring the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 protagonist Noah and Mio. They’re available now for $39.99 / £34.99 and will unlock some special clothing...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Noah & Mio amiibo Will Live To Fight In January 2024
Unlocks new costumes in-game
In today's Nintendo Direct, Nintendo revealed that the Noah & Mio amiibo — from Xenoblade Chronicles 3 — will be available from 19th January 2024. The amiibo — which will be available separately — depict the two main protagonists of the newest entry in the Xenoblade series, and both amiibo unlock different...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Version 2.1.1 Is Out Now, Here Are The Patch Notes
Download it today
Pokémon isn't the only game that's been updated today, it seems Monolith Soft and Nintendo have also released a patch for the excellent Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Compared to the previous update, Version 2.1.1 is quite small. It contains some bug fixes tied to the Expansion Pass and addresses a battle issue. You can get the full...
News The Next Xenoblade Will Be "Vastly Different" Says Monolith Soft Director
"A game that doesn’t take on new challenges also has no future."
Developer notes from Xenoblade series creator and Monolith Soft director Tetsuya Takahashi have been translated and shared online, and they reveal an interesting take on the future of the series — that the next game will be "vastly different" from previous entries. The message...
Gallery Here's A Look At The Gorgeous Xenoblade Chronicles Original Soundtrack Trinity Box
A musical tri-umph
If you love the Xenoblade Chronicles series, regardless of what your favourite game in the franchise is, there's something everyone can agree on — the music is phenomenal. Earlier this year, not only did we get a long-awaited release date for the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 soundtrack, but we also got the reveal stunning new...
Poll Were You Able To Get The New Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo?
Pyra & Mythra join the battle in limited supply
Nintendo has mentioned on a number of occasions how it wants to improve stock and reduce supply shortages, and while it's an ongoing effort, sometimes there's a lot more demand for certain products. Last week, it released amiibo for the Xenoblade Chronicles characters Pyra and Mythra. These also...
Reminder Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Xenoblade Chronicles amiibo Are Out Today
Pyra and Mythra return
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate ended its DLC fighter releases a while ago now, but Nintendo is still actually busy releasing the amiibo series. The latest pair of fighter joining the figurine lineup are Pyra and Mythra from Xenoblade Chronicles 2. These amiibo are now available in a special 2-pack for $30 USD (or your regional...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Version 2.1.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Pyra and Mythra amiibo functionality added
Ahead of the launch of the Pyra and Mythra Xenoblade Chronicles 3 amiibo tomorrow, Nintendo has released a new update for the latest entry in the series - adding functionality for both of these figures. When you scan these two amiibo into your game you will receive special-themed items. Fortunately, they...
News Monolith Soft Profits Almost Doubled In Fiscal Year Ending March 2023
A sparkin' good result
Monolith Soft had a cracking 2022 with the release of Xenoblade Chronicles 3, one of our favourite games of the year and a culmination of everything the developer has learned. And it shows in a recent report acquired by Gamebiz.jp (via Noisy Pixel), as the developer has almost doubled its profits in the fiscal year ending...
Guide Where To Buy Xenoblade's Pyra And Mythra Super Smash Bros. amiibo
Update: Out now, but stock is hard to come by
Update: The Pyra and Mythra amiibo are now available to buy at retail – or at least, they should be – but stock is extremely hard to come by. This guide previously displayed active links to pre-order the figures, and we've kept those retailer links in place for you so that you can keep checking for...
News Xenoblade Developer Monolith Soft Raises Staff Salaries Across The Company
Future banked
Monolith Soft has revealed that it's increasing all staff salaries for all employees at the company. From April 2023, basic salaries have been increased "in line with rising prices", the developer has announced on its website. The raise affects everyone working at the company, including graduates, who will receive a 22% increase in...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Version 2.0.0 Is Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The final wave of the Expansion Pass has arrived
Nintendo surprised Xenoblade Chronicles 3 fans last week when it announced the "final DLC" for the Expansion Pass would be arriving this week on April 25th. In an update, it's now officially gone live! The original story scenario 'Future Redeemed' features a cast of "new and familiar characters"...
Soapbox Torna - The Golden Country Is One Of The Best DLCs Of All Time
Future established
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Alana proclaims that Xenoblade Chronicles 2 has one of the best pieces of DLC ever in Torna - The Golden Country, and ponders what that could mean for Xenoblade Chronicles 3:...
News Surprise! Xenoblade Chronicles 3 "Final DLC" Launches On Switch Next Week
"Join a cast of new and familiar characters"
Alongside the Xenoblade amiibo announcement, Nintendo has surprised many Switch owners by announcing "the final DLC" in the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Expansion Pass will be arriving next week on 25th April. The official trailer provides fans with a glimpse of what's to come in 'Future Redeemed' and also...
News Noah & Mio Xenoblade Chronicles 3 amiibo Announced, Pyra & Mythra Double Pack Launches July
"Stay tuned for more details"
Last December, Nintendo announced it would be releasing Pyra and Mythra Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo at some point in 2023 and now it's locked in a date - confirming the double pack will be launching on 21st July 2023. <products id="24890,24891,24892"> When scanning these amiibo in Xenoblade Chron
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Soundtrack Out July, Will Include Volume 4 DLC Music
Is Volume 4 coming soon, then?
The official soundtrack for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 launches on 29th July 2023, exactly a year after the game's release. The Limited Edition will be available first, with the Regular Edition coming out on 2nd August 2023. Announced today by Procyon Studio — the video game music company founded by the lead composer on...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Version 1.3.0 Is Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Expansion Pass Wave 3 has arrived
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 made an appearance at last week's Nintendo Direct - announcing the release date for Wave 3. This update has now officially arrived and with it comes a number of bug fixes. Wave 3 adds the brand new hero Masha. She's able to make accessories for your party using special types of ore. There are...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Story DLC Teased, Volume 3 Out This Month
Familiar faces return
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 made an expected appearance at the February 2023 Nintendo Direct and gave us a surprising sneak peak at what looks to be the upcoming story DLC, coming in Volume 4 of the Expansion Pass. Before we jump into that, though, we have a release date for Volume 3 — 15th February, so one week from today! A...
Feature The History Of Monolith Soft - From Baten Kaitos To Xenoblade And Zelda
A monolithic tale
Monolith Soft has become one of the most recognisable of Nintendo's first-party developers in recent times. Led by legendary RPG writer and director Tetsuya Takahashi, the studio is renowned for the monolithic (pun intended) Xenoblade series. Combining MMORPG-style, memorable worlds, stunning music, and philosophical writing, the...
Soapbox Yes, You Really Should Do All Of Xenoblade Chronicles 3's Sidequests
Live to sidequest
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Alana says you should do all of the sidequests in Xenoblade Chronicles 3 because they're that good. Or at least most of them… The Xenoblade series is known for many things...
Soapbox Xenoblade Chronicles X's Influence Is Bigger Than You Think
So why is it *still* stuck on the Wii U?
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, on the 5th anniversary of Xenoblade Chronicles 2's release, Alana wants to celebrate the influence of its predecessor and series spin-off... Xenoblade...
News Monolith Soft Celebrates Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Fifth Anniversary With Special Artwork
Download some free wallpapers
Today marks a special milestone for the Xenoblade series - with the second game in the series Xenoblade Chronicles 2 turning five years old. Yep, it's now half a decade old! To celebrate this very occasion, Monolith Soft has actually released some special wallpapers on its official website. You can get a mobile one of...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Update Makes Minor Change To Cutscene
Did you spot it?
Over the past few weeks, Monolith Soft has rolled out some software updates for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and it seems the patch notes left out one minor change in Version 1.2.0. Warning: Spoilers ahead. As spotted by some fans of the game on Twitter (via Noisy Pixel), this particular update - introducing the wave 2 DLC has made an...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Update Now Available, Here's What's Included
Download it today
Following on from last week, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 for Switch has now been updated again. According to Nintendo's official Japanese support page, Version 1.2.1 includes some fixes to make the game a more enjoyable experience: Ver. 1.2.1 (October 21, 2022 General "We've fixed some issues to make the game more enjoyable." The...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Collector's Edition Pre-Orders Are Available Again (EU)
Update: Aaaand they're gone again
Update #3: It appears that the Collector's Edition has once again sold out. The store is at least still up this time in both the UK and EU. <products id="21001"> Update #2 [Fri 14th Oct, 2022 12:00 BST] After disappearing off the face of the Earth yesterday, the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Collector's Edition is...
News Here's What's Coming In Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Expansion Pass Wave 2
Challenge Mode awaits
Wave 2 of the Expansion Pass for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is due to arrive tomorrow, 13th October. And while Nintendo and Monolith Soft have been light on details so far, we do know a handful of things that will be coming with the update. Perfectly Nintendo has gathered all of the information for Wave 2, and we'll summarise the...
News Meet The Nopon Archsage, Coming In Wave 2 Of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 DLC
Out this week
Aionios has been a bit quiet lately, hasn't it? Unless you're still ploughing through this monolithic RPG, of course. But we're just days away from Wave 2 of Xenoblade Chronicle 3's DLC landing, and the official Japanese Twitter account has today woken up with a little update, and the reveal of the brand new character. If you played...
News We've Got To Wait A Bit Longer For Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Collector's Editions (EU + UK)
"You what!?"
While those in America and Canada are starting to get hold of their Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Collector's Editions, the UK and Europe will have to wait a bit longer to even pre-order them. Pre-orders were due to open in September, however, customers have started to receive emails confirming that the Special Edition has had to be pushed...
News Don't Worry, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Special Editions Are On The Way
Check your emails
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 got off to a strong start when it was released in July, but one minor setback was the delay of the special edition/collector's edition in select locations around the world. Months later, it seems Nintendo has finally got around to shipping the fancier physical copies of the game in the US and certain other...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 DLC Introduces New Hero, Swimsuits, Wave 2 Out October
Meet Ino
Have you spotted that silhouette in Xenoblade Chronicles 3's Expansion Pass? Well, now we know who that character is! Ino is a mechanical companion who you'll be able to recruit when Wave 2 launches on 13th October. Ino will be a Defender hero with the class "Noponic Champion", but she'll also have what looks like her own skill tree...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Update Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
You're a gem!
Monolith Soft's Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has received its first update since the game launched back in July! Nintendo released the patch notes earlier today on its Japanese site (thanks Perfectly Nintendo for translating!), and it seems that version 1.1.1 fixes several bugs throughout the game. Many of the fixes in this patch are...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Noah Voice Actor Thanks Fans For "Outpouring Of Love"
No, thank you!
One of the best Switch games we've seen this year is Monolith Soft's Xenoblade Chronicles 3. We said it was an epic, emotionally-charged masterpiece in our Nintendo Life review, awarding it an "outstanding" score. Of course, it wouldn't be as great as it was without the efforts of the talented voice actors. In fact, the voice of Noah...
Guide Where To Buy Xenoblade Chronicles 3 On Switch
Best deals and cheapest prices
The next game in Monolith Soft's Xenoblade series is finally here, with Xenoblade Chronicles 3 now available on Nintendo Switch. You can read our full review of the game if you're wanting to learn more, but for those of you looking to secure a copy at the best prices available, you're already in the right place. We'll...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Is July's Best-Selling Switch Game In NPD Results
Digimon Survive and Live A Live also sell well
NPD Group has published its sales figures for July in North America, and to no one's surprise, the Switch has had another successful month! The console is once again the top-selling hardware in terms of units sold, and while spending is down compared to July 2021 by 10%, sales are beginning to return to...
Japanese Charts Nintendo Switch Sports Knocks Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Off The Top Spot
Game, set, and match!
The latest Japanese Charts are in courtesy of Famitsu and it's predictably another strong turnout for the Nintendo Switch. Coming in at number one, Nintendo Switch Sports managed to sell an impressive 53,900 units, bringing its total so far to 677,393. Meanwhile, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 hold strong at the number two slot,...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Executive Director Teases Series' Future
Tetsuya Takahashi shares his thoughts
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has been wowing fans across the world since its release just over a week ago, and it sounds like we've got more to look forward to in the years ahead. Nintendo Everything has reported that in an email sent to Japanese customers, Nintendo shared a message from Monolith Soft's founder —...
Back Page How To Make Your Own Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Monster Name
The Ballad of Sharpwitted Tracy
In the magazine business, the Back Page is where you'd find all the weird goofs that we couldn't fit in anywhere else. Some may call it "filler"; we prefer "a whole page to make terrible jokes that are tangentially related to the content of the mag". We don't have pages on the internet, but we still love terrible...
Japanese Charts Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Digimon Survive Take Top Two Spots
PlayStation 5 sales surge too
The Japanese charts for the week of 25th July to 31st July are in from Famitsu, and it's a big week for RPGs and the Switch. The top two spots are taken up by two brand-new releases this week. Monolith Soft's Xenoblade Chronicles 3 runs away with the number one spot, selling a staggering 112,728 physical copies. No...
Random Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Has Plenty Of Very Memeable Dialogue
"Hear that, Noah?"
If you're a long-standing Xenoblade series fan, then you're probably used to hearing the same lines of dialogue over and over again, whether it's post-battle, or when opening a chest or gathering items. Xenoblade Chronicles has a few of these — who can forget "I'm really feeling it?" from Shulk, something we abuse constantly...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Is Already Switch eShop's Top Seller, Unsurprisingly
Switch players are "really feeling it"
It's the launch weekend for Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and although there was a lot of demand for the physical versions of the game, it seems plenty of people are still picking up the digital version of the title. For some, these purchases may have even been due to the delays associated with the fancier...
News Nintendo Celebrates Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Launch With New Noah & Mio Trailers
Now available
Well, believe it or not - Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is finally being released around the globe on the Nintendo Switch. The reviews are already in, and so far, many are saying it's the highlight of Monolith Soft's RPG series. Here on Nintendo Life, we awarded it 10/10 in our own review - calling it an epic, and emotionally-charged...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3's World Is 'Five Times Larger' Than Predecessor's, Says Monolith Soft
I would walk 500 miles...
Drumming up excitement for a game release is no easy business, but Nintendo and Monolith Soft have made it their mission to release a small amount of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 info almost every day for at least the past few months With the game releasing tomorrow, today's teaser can only be assumed to be the final one — and...
News Monolith Soft Made Custom Flutes To Create Xenoblade Chronicles 3's "Unique Sound"
Master crafters
The music of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has rightly gained lots of attention since the game was announced. With a team helmed by legendary JRPG composer Yasunori Mitsuda (of Chrono Trigger, Xenogears, and Chrono Cross fame), and made up of Xenoblade series veterans ACE, Kenji Hiramatsu, and Manami Kiyota, there's no doubt the music will...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3's Day One Update Is Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Version 1.1.0 is here
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 launches tomorrow, and before many get their hands on the game, the RPG's day one patch is now available. The changes are reasonably minor and mainly focused on the Expansion Pass and in-game menu accessibility, as well as standard bug fixes, but it ensures keen adventurers will be all set to explore...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 On Switch
And it's the most impressive Xenoblade yet
If there's one area that the Xenoblade series has struggled with on Switch, it's performance and resolution — especially in handheld mode. But the folks at Digital Foundry have some pleasant news to deliver regarding Xenoblade Chronicles 3, the latest game in the series which releases this Friday...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Did everyone really feel it?
It's almost time to dive into the world of Aionios. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 launches this Friday, and reviews for Monolith Soft's massive JRPG dropped yesterday. And it sounds like fans are in for a treat. Many of you will be dodging spoilers following the game leaking online last weekend, but if there's one thing we...
PSA It Looks Like Copies Of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Are Out In The Wild
The street date breaks
Uh oh, it's happened. Reports are surfacing online that some people have managed to get their hands on copies of Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Photos of copies of the game have been shared on ResetEra by user ImBald, though many have since been taken down. So, if you don't want any spoilers on Monolith Soft's upcoming game, then be...
