Over the past 15 years, Xenoblade Chronicles has expanded into a sizeable franchise for Nintendo, though it doesn’t attract as many fans as Mario or Zelda. However, its popularity has been steadily increasing, making it a noteworthy RPG series exclusive to Nintendo systems. Monolith Soft, the developer behind this franchise, has become a crucial studio for both the Switch and its upcoming version, as they have contributed significantly to several prominent games. At present, it’s unknown what projects Monolith Soft is currently engaged in beyond their support roles, but there might be hints about future plans.
Manami Kiyota, the composer behind the music for the Xenoblade series, announced via a recent post on Twitter that she’s engaged in a fresh project. Notably, Kiyota doesn’t have many credits outside of this specific series, though her resume does include work on other games such as PokePark Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure (a Pokemon spin-off). Nevertheless, her primary focus has been Xenoblade since 2010, which might indicate that a new game is possibly under development.
The upcoming installments in the Xenoblade Chronicles series have been a source of speculation for quite some time now. Last year, Monolith Soft hinted at working on a new RPG project, sparking curiosity about whether this could potentially be the fourth game or an entirely different title altogether. If it’s not another Xenoblade installment, there’s a chance Kiyota might still play a role in it, considering her past association with Monolith Soft. At this point, we can only guess, but Kiyota’s unwavering enthusiasm for the series is apparent through her frequent posts on social media.
Though Nintendo and Monolith Soft have been tactful about a potential fourth installment in the Xenoblade Chronicles series, its creator Tetsuya Takahashi hinted at the possibility back in 2022. Fans who purchased the soundtrack for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 received a special message from Takahashi, suggesting a potential new direction for the franchise. He expressed his intention to create something significantly distinct from previous entries, with this difference being evident in both visual and musical aspects. However, this ambition for innovation does not necessarily mean that Kiyota would not be part of any future project.
As a devoted fan, I eagerly anticipate the unveiling of Nintendo’s plans for Xenoblade Chronicles. Who would have thought that this series, which first graced the Wii, would become such a significant part of Nintendo’s legacy? With talk of a fourth installment surfacing early in the Switch 2 era, it feels like a tangible reality. Whether Monolith Soft is crafting Xenoblade Chronicles 4 or another masterpiece entirely, their track record guarantees that I’ll be thrilled about whatever comes next. The stunning visuals they produced on the original Switch have me eager to see what they can achieve with enhanced hardware.
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2025-07-29 17:42