Whispers from the Monolith: Is a New Xenoblade Adventure Brewing for the Switch 2?
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
The rumour mill's grinding about a new *Xenoblade Chronicles* game potentially in development for the Nintendo Switch 2, thanks to a sneaky social media post, and honestly, it makes a fair bit of sense given Nintendo's need for system-selling titles. However, until Nintendo actually confirms anything, it's best to take all news with a grain of salt.
Right, so the rumour mill's been churning, and it looks like we might be getting a new *Xenoblade Chronicles* game sooner than we think. According to Game Rant, a recent social media post by series composer Manami Kiyota has fans buzzing about a potential *Xenoblade Chronicles* entry for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Now, before we get too hyped, let's keep our feet on the ground. Kiyota *could* be working on anything – maybe she's secretly composing the score for a particularly epic cooking simulator, who knows? But her primary gig *is* the *Xenoblade* series, with a brief stint on *Super Smash Bros. Ultimate* and *PokePark Wii*. So, Occam's Razor suggests we're probably looking at another sprawling RPG adventure.
And let's be fair dinkum, it makes sense, doesn't it? *Xenoblade Chronicles 3* landed in 2022, and with the Switch 2 now out in the wild, Nintendo needs some killer apps to show off what the new hardware can do. Improved graphics and performance on a *Xenoblade* game? That's a pretty tempting proposition.
For those who somehow missed the memo, the *Xenoblade* series is a blend of sci-fi and fantasy that started on the Wii way back in 2010 (2012 in North America, after a bit of a kerfuffle about whether to release it at all). It's known for its massive open worlds, real-time combat, and stories that are, let's just say, a bit… involved. (Think philosophical questions wrapped in giant robots and sword fights). It proved popular, spawning *Xenoblade Chronicles 2* on the Switch in 2017, and then *3*. It's a bit of a no-brainer that Nintendo would be looking to continue the series on the new hardware.
Monolith Soft, the folks behind *Xenoblade*, aren't exactly strangers to the Switch 2 either. Apparently, they lent a hand with *Mario Kart World's* development, so they've already got some experience tinkering with the new system.
Series creator Tetsuya Takahashi hinted in a 2022 interview that he wanted to make any future *Xenoblade* game "vastly different from what came before." Now, what *that* means is anyone's guess. Maybe we're talking a radical departure in gameplay? A shift to a completely different art style? Perhaps a *Xenoblade* dating sim? (Okay, maybe not that last one).
Of course, all of this is just rumour and speculation at this point. Game Rant also mentions that fans are hoping for a reveal at a rumoured Nintendo Direct in July 2025. But until Nintendo actually shows us something, we'll just have to keep our fingers crossed and dream of vast new worlds to explore. And maybe start practicing our sword-swinging skills, just in case.
Tags: Xenoblade Chronicles, Nintendo Switch 2, RPG, Monolith Soft, Gaming Rumors
Original article: Game Rant