Developer notes from the series creator Xenoblade And Monolith Soft director Tetsuya Takahashi, translated and shared online, revealed an interesting vision for the future of the series, saying that the next game will be “very different” from the previous installment.
The message is from the limited edition of the soundtrack Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and translated by Mira, a blog dedicated to meta-series translation and research GenoWhat is included The Xenosaga y XenogearsAlso created by Takahashi.
The soundtrack comes with a booklet containing Takahashi’s message, but unlike the Trinity box, the liner notes here are only in Japanese. Mira’s translation shares some insights into music Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Specifically, the director talks about this when he reflects on the game’s “great” song, ‘Carrying the weight of life‘, and the theme of the game:
“‘Don’t be afraid of change and move towards the future'”. He talked about why he chose to only use the iconic theme twice in the game, “when it suited the situation and when it felt right to me personally. It is a compromise between ‘service’ and ‘purpose’…”
Takahashi follows these comments by looking ahead, and uses that theme of change to glimpse the future of the series he’s worked on for over ten years:
“Go on the attack instead of the defense; Change rather than maintain. It’s a position I’ve held for thirty years. if there is another’Xenoblade‘, it will probably be something very different from what has come before. In style and in music, I want my next goal to be something that betrays everyone’s expectations, in a good way.”
What might “very different” mean for the series? Xenoblade? With a consistent look and feel across the three main games, with a focus on MMORPG-style turn-based combat, perhaps Monolith Soft will change the direction of gameplay? More action oriented? It’s hard to say.
Takahashi admits that finding a balance between “a way to present your work and a way to serve users” is one of the most challenging parts of game development and reflects on these issues. Xenoblade 3 Express their thoughts about it.
In any case, what we can infer from this message is if Xenoblade Continue, either on a future console Switch 2 Or whatever it’s called, it will be a big change for the series. With Monolith Soft’s vast experience (working on its other titles Nintendo as Splatoon 3 y Tears of the kingdom), we are sure it will be an amazing experience.