A recent social media post from Monolith Soft, the creators of Xenoblade Chronicles, showcased the impressive volume of scripts required for the series. The sheer number of books, representing only the main storylines, highlights the extensive development effort behind these games.
The Epic Scale of Xenoblade Chronicles
The image reveals towering stacks of scripts, a testament to the massive amount of content in the Xenoblade Chronicles JRPG series. Known for their expansive plots, detailed dialogues, vast worlds, and lengthy gameplay, each title demands a significant time commitment. Players regularly report completion times exceeding 70 hours, with completionist runs often reaching 150 hours or more.
Online fan reactions to the script photo ranged from awe and admiration to humorous inquiries about purchasing the scripts as collector's items.
While Monolith Soft hasn't announced the next installment in the franchise, fans can look forward to the upcoming release of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. Launching March 20th, 2025, for Nintendo Switch, this re-release is available for pre-order digitally or physically from the Nintendo eShop at $59.99 USD.
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