Monolith Soft, the creative force behind the acclaimed Xenoblade Chronicles series, recently showcased the sheer scale of their writing efforts. A social media post revealed towering stacks of scripts, a testament to the immense amount of content packed into each game. Let's delve into the details.
The Immense Scope of Xenoblade Chronicles
A Mountain of Words
Monolith Soft's X (formerly Twitter) post featured impressive piles of script books. Importantly, the image only depicts the scripts for the main storylines; separate scripts exist for the extensive side quests, highlighting the colossal undertaking involved in creating these games.
The Xenoblade Chronicles series is renowned for its expansive nature, encompassing a vast plot, countless dialogue lines, a huge world, and substantial gameplay hours. Completing a single game typically requires at least 70 hours, excluding optional content and side quests. Dedicated players often report playthroughs exceeding 150 hours to achieve 100% completion.
The post's comments section buzzed with reactions, ranging from awe at the sheer volume of scripts to humorous requests for purchasing the books as collector's items.
Looking Ahead
While Monolith Soft remains tight-lipped about the next main installment in the Xenoblade Chronicles franchise, exciting news awaits fans. Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is slated for release on March 20th, 2025, for Nintendo Switch. Pre-orders are open now on the Nintendo eShop, offering both digital and physical copies at $59.99 USD.
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