Xenoblade dev Monolith Soft sees 19% profit increase
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Monolith Soft reported its latest financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2025, revealing that the company has seen a 19 percent profit increase.
According to the company, it achieved profits of 487 million yen during the previous fiscal year. To compare, profits came in at 409 million yen in the year prior.
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Monolith Soft worked on Mario Kart World
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Mario Kart World is Nintendo’s big launch game, but it turns out some help was provided by Monolith Soft.
Monolith Soft is largely known for the Xenoblade Chronicles series. However, it does have two branches that have been involved with other Nintendo titles previously.
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What we could see out of a Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Definitive Edition
Posted on 2 months ago by Ethan in Features, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
You might be wondering: isn’t it too early to be thinking about a Xenoblade Chronicles 2 remaster? The answer might surprise you: not really! The original Xenoblade Chronicles released in Japan in 2010, and in America in 2012. It then received a Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch in 2020. If Xenoblade Chronicles 2 were going to receive a remaster on the same timetable, getting it this year wouldn’t be out of the question. That said, given how Monolith Soft released Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition in March, that clearly isn’t happening. In fact, we think we’ll probably see a Xenoblade Chronicles 4 before a potential Xenoblade Chronicles 2 remaster, but after that, we think it’s possible that the studio will eventually revisit the game. So today, we’re going through a full list of changes we would want to see in a hypothetical Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch 2. There are spoilers ahead, so be warned if you’re still trying to avoid them all these years later.
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Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition 1.0.2 update out now, patch notes
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo and Monolith Soft just released a new version 1.0.2 update for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. This is the first patch since launch.
Much of today’s update involves bug fixes, of which there are a ton. There are a few changes / additions to functions as well.
Nintendo has shared the following:
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition getting Nintendo Switch Online icons
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
March 19: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is almost here (or is already here depending on your region), and to tie in with the launch, new icons are going up on Nintendo Switch Online. The first set should be made available later today in North America (or early tomorrow in Europe).
The game will be featured on the service over the next few weeks. Fans can obtain characters, backgrounds, and frames based on the game. Characters cost 10 Platinum Points each on My Nintendo. Everything else goes for 5 Platinum Points each.
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition tech analysis, including frame rate and resolution
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Digital Foundry went live with a new technical analysis going over Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, which covers things like frame rate and resolution. We also get to hear more about the changes and technical improvements Monolith Soft made to the game compared to the Wii U original.
Here’s the roundup of tidbits:
How to get pets in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition
Posted on 3 months ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch | 0 comments
Many of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition’s Heart-to-Heart events require a pet dog or cat, and you can’t get any until you take on and complete the Nine Lives Affinity Mission that you can find in New Los Angeles. Once you do that, though, you’ll be able to access many more Heart-to-Heart events. Here’s everything you need to know on how to get pets in Xenoblade Chronicles X.
Xenoblade Chronicles X The Repair Job Affinity quest guide
Posted on 3 months ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch | 0 comments
A few days back, we reported on The Repair Job, one of Xenoblade Chronicles X’s most egregious affinity quests. It’s particularly troublesome if you accept it as soon as it becomes available – at that point, you likely won’t have many probes placed around Mira. The first half of this quest is straightforward: talk to an NPC and then head to Starfall Basin to search the White Whale debris for specific parts. Once you return to the West Gate, you’ll be given the option to agree with Lin (the mechanical error should be fixed) or Tatsu (you want to stop working and get something to eat). The scene frames Lin as the one in the right, so we’d imagine many players chose to sympathize with her. And if you do, the quest becomes a bit more complicated.
How to change character appearance in Xenoblade Chronicles X
Posted on 3 months ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch | 0 comments
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is (currently) the only Xenoblade game that lets you design and name your own custom character. There are tons of customization options to choose from, and some of them even let you recreate characters from the numbered Xenoblade titles. That being said, some fans might prefer to go with what’s considered the “canon” name and appearance for their character – in this case, the canon name is Cross and the default options are automatically highlighted when you create your character for the first time. But what if you make a mistake and want to change your character later on? You actually can do this once you clear Chapter 5.
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition review for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 3 months ago by Ethan in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: March 20, 2025
Developer: Monolith Soft
Publisher: Nintendo
The Xenoblade Chronicles series has had a fantastic resurgence on Nintendo Switch. What was once a singular underrated JRPG on Wii is now a complete trilogy with critical acclaim and even Super Smash Bros. representatives. Xenoblade Chronicles X is the only game in the series that isn’t part of the numbered trilogy, so it’s often seen as the odd one out. For the longest time, fans weren’t sure if we’d ever see the game again – but Monolith Soft has cooked up an excellent remaster and it’s one absolutely packed to the brim with content. If you’ve never played a Xenoblade Chronicles game and are looking to get into the series for the first time, this is a good place to start – for the most part, Xenoblade Chronicles X is unconnected to the other games in the series.
