Monolith Soft News Articles
Friday14th Oct 2022
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Update Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Wave 2 of the Expansion Pass has arrived
Following on from last month's update, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has now received another update - this time adding Wave 2 of the DLC Expansion Pass. This second wave of content comes with a new hero character and accompanying guests, new character outfits including swimsuits and challenge battle mode against...
Wednesday12th Oct 2022
News Here's What's Coming In Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Expansion Pass Wave 2
Challenge Mode awaits
Wave 2 of the Expansion Pass for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is due to arrive tomorrow, 13th October. And while Nintendo and Monolith Soft have been light on details so far, we do know a handful of things that will be coming with the update. Perfectly Nintendo has gathered all of the information for Wave 2, and we'll summarise the...
Tuesday11th Oct 2022
News Meet The Nopon Archsage, Coming In Wave 2 Of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 DLC
Out this week
Aionios has been a bit quiet lately, hasn't it? Unless you're still ploughing through this monolithic RPG, of course. But we're just days away from Wave 2 of Xenoblade Chronicle 3's DLC landing, and the official Japanese Twitter account has today woken up with a little update, and the reveal of the brand new character. If you played...
Friday30th Sep 2022
News We've Got To Wait A Bit Longer For Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Collector's Editions (EU + UK)
"You what!?"
While those in America and Canada are starting to get hold of their Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Collector's Editions, the UK and Europe will have to wait a bit longer to even pre-order them. Pre-orders were due to open in September, however, customers have started to receive emails confirming that the Special Edition has had to be pushed...
Thursday29th Sep 2022
News Don't Worry, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Special Editions Are On The Way
Check your emails
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 got off to a strong start when it was released in July, but one minor setback was the delay of the special edition/collector's edition in select locations around the world. Months later, it seems Nintendo has finally got around to shipping the fancier physical copies of the game in the US and certain other...
Tuesday13th Sep 2022
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 DLC Introduces New Hero, Swimsuits, Wave 2 Out October
Meet Ino
Have you spotted that silhouette in Xenoblade Chronicles 3's Expansion Pass? Well, now we know who that character is! Ino is a mechanical companion who you'll be able to recruit when Wave 2 launches on 13th October. Ino will be a Defender hero with the class "Noponic Champion", but she'll also have what looks like her own skill tree...
Sunday11th Sep 2022
News Xenoblade Chronicles Studio Monolith Soft Helped Out With Splatoon 3
Returning for the third time
Monolith Soft has become one of Nintendo's top developers working on huge IPs like Xenoblade Chronicles and also assisting as a support team on multiple other projects. If the release of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 wasn't already impressive enough this year, it seems the Japanese studio has provided assistance with Splatoon...
Wednesday7th Sep 2022
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Update Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
You're a gem!
Monolith Soft's Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has received its first update since the game launched back in July! Nintendo released the patch notes earlier today on its Japanese site (thanks Perfectly Nintendo for translating!), and it seems that version 1.1.1 fixes several bugs throughout the game. Many of the fixes in this patch are...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Noah Voice Actor Thanks Fans For "Outpouring Of Love"
No, thank you!
One of the best Switch games we've seen this year is Monolith Soft's Xenoblade Chronicles 3. We said it was an epic, emotionally-charged masterpiece in our Nintendo Life review, awarding it an "outstanding" score. Of course, it wouldn't be as great as it was without the efforts of the talented voice actors. In fact, the voice of Noah...
Friday19th Aug 2022
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Is July's Best-Selling Switch Game In NPD Results
Digimon Survive and Live A Live also sell well
NPD Group has published its sales figures for July in North America, and to no one's surprise, the Switch has had another successful month! The console is once again the top-selling hardware in terms of units sold, and while spending is down compared to July 2021 by 10%, sales are beginning to return to...
Monday8th Aug 2022
UK Charts Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Drops While Switch Sports Climbs Back Up
Return of the Classics
After Xenoblade Chronicles 3 took the world by storm, topping the UK charts in physical sales last week, today sees a slight return to normality, with the household players once again taking their positions in the list. Monolith Soft's highly acclaimed JRPG may have fallen to 10th in the charts, but this does not serve to...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Executive Director Teases Series' Future
Tetsuya Takahashi shares his thoughts
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has been wowing fans across the world since its release just over a week ago, and it sounds like we've got more to look forward to in the years ahead. Nintendo Everything has reported that in an email sent to Japanese customers, Nintendo shared a message from Monolith Soft's founder —...
Wednesday3rd Aug 2022
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Is UK's "Biggest" Physical Launch For The Series
It's already outdone the second game
We've already heard last weekend how Xenoblade Chronicles 3 had shot to the top of the Switch eShop charts across all regions, so it's no surprise to hear physical sales are doing just as well. In the UK, it seems the third outing in Monolith Soft's epic RPG series has become the "biggest" ever Xenoblade...
Tuesday2nd Aug 2022
Random Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Has Plenty Of Very Memeable Dialogue
"Hear that, Noah?"
If you're a long-standing Xenoblade series fan, then you're probably used to hearing the same lines of dialogue over and over again, whether it's post-battle, or when opening a chest or gathering items. Xenoblade Chronicles has a few of these — who can forget "I'm really feeling it?" from Shulk, something we abuse constantly...
Sunday31st Jul 2022
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Is Already Switch eShop's Top Seller, Unsurprisingly
Switch players are "really feeling it"
It's the launch weekend for Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and although there was a lot of demand for the physical versions of the game, it seems plenty of people are still picking up the digital version of the title. For some, these purchases may have even been due to the delays associated with the fancier...
Friday29th Jul 2022
News Nintendo Celebrates Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Launch With New Noah & Mio Trailers
Now available
Well, believe it or not - Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is finally being released around the globe on the Nintendo Switch. The reviews are already in, and so far, many are saying it's the highlight of Monolith Soft's RPG series. Here on Nintendo Life, we awarded it 10/10 in our own review - calling it an epic, and emotionally-charged...
Thursday28th Jul 2022
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3's World Is 'Five Times Larger' Than Predecessor's, Says Monolith Soft
I would walk 500 miles...
Drumming up excitement for a game release is no easy business, but Nintendo and Monolith Soft have made it their mission to release a small amount of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 info almost every day for at least the past few months With the game releasing tomorrow, today's teaser can only be assumed to be the final one — and...
News Monolith Soft Made Custom Flutes To Create Xenoblade Chronicles 3's "Unique Sound"
Master crafters
The music of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has rightly gained lots of attention since the game was announced. With a team helmed by legendary JRPG composer Yasunori Mitsuda (of Chrono Trigger, Xenogears, and Chrono Cross fame), and made up of Xenoblade series veterans ACE, Kenji Hiramatsu, and Manami Kiyota, there's no doubt the music will...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3's Day One Update Is Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Version 1.1.0 is here
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 launches tomorrow, and before many get their hands on the game, the RPG's day one patch is now available. The changes are reasonably minor and mainly focused on the Expansion Pass and in-game menu accessibility, as well as standard bug fixes, but it ensures keen adventurers will be all set to explore...
Wednesday27th Jul 2022
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 On Switch
And it's the most impressive Xenoblade yet
If there's one area that the Xenoblade series has struggled with on Switch, it's performance and resolution — especially in handheld mode. But the folks at Digital Foundry have some pleasant news to deliver regarding Xenoblade Chronicles 3, the latest game in the series which releases this Friday...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Did everyone really feel it?
It's almost time to dive into the world of Aionios. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 launches this Friday, and reviews for Monolith Soft's massive JRPG dropped yesterday. And it sounds like fans are in for a treat. Many of you will be dodging spoilers following the game leaking online last weekend, but if there's one thing we...
Monday25th Jul 2022
News Let's Get Emotional With This 'Heartfelt' Vocal Track From Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Melancholy melodies
Would it really be a working day here at Nintendo Life without reporting on the release of a new track from the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 soundtrack? We are so close now to the release of Monolith Soft's upcoming sequel on 29th July, but if this date still feels too far away, then boy do we have some tunes for you. The latest...
Wednesday20th Jul 2022
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Shows Off Stunning Ocean Location
What awaits on the shores?
If we can only name one thing we're really excited about in Xenoblade Chronicles 3, it's exploring this brand new world. Nintendo has already given us a little look at a few of the locations we'll be visiting when the game launches next week — all with familiar monuments and creatures. And today, the publisher is giving...
Friday15th Jul 2022
News Nintendo Shows Off Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Expansion Pass DLC
Here's a first look at some alt outfits
Apart from the main game, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 will also include an Expansion Pass. This will be similar to the one featured in the second game - adding new missions, sidequests, outfits and more. Nintendo has already provided a roadmap of what's to come, and now it's shared a first look at the main cast's...
Saturday9th Jul 2022
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 English & Japanese Voices Don't Require Additional Downloads
"includes both at launch"
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is set to be bigger and better than previous entries in the series, and as part of this, it's going to have more features and options to provide the best experience possible. This will include English and Japanese language subtitle and dub support. The good news is that users won't have to download...
Wednesday6th Jul 2022
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Delves Into Unique Monsters, Ouroboros, And Colonies
Even more to chew on...
The Xenoblade Chronicles 3 news isn't dying down anytime soon! And, at the time of writing this, we're only 23 days away from the release of the upcoming JRPG. The official Japanese Twitter account has been sharing more tidbits from the game, both new and returning from previous entries. And, as always, Perfectly Nintendo...
Wednesday22nd Jun 2022
News You Can Wield The Monado In Xenoblade Chronicles 3 With amiibo Support
Tap into the future
It's time to dig out your amiibo, collectors! Well, if you're planning to play Xenoblade Chronicles 3, anyway. Revealed during today's Nintendo Direct focused on the upcoming Xenoblade title, you'll be able to tap your amiibo while you're playing to receive some helpful items. Yep, that's any amiibo! Of course, if you have the...
Gallery Take A Closer Look At Xenoblade Chronicles 3's Characters And Combat
From today's Direct
We got a Xenoblade Chronicles 3-focused Nintendo Direct earlier today which threw us in at the deep end with exposition, theatrics, and talk of philosophy, life, and characters. But, most importantly, we got to see a lot. And we mean a lot of new visuals on the characters, the world of Aionios, and the combat. And because it's...
Watch Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Nintendo Direct - Live!
The future is ours
It's a brand new Nintendo Direct! For Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 only! Okay, it's maybe not the Direct everyone was hoping for, but we're definitely intrigued as to what this livestream will be all about. The official Xenoblade Twitter and Nintendo have both been sharing lots of tidbits on the upcoming RPG...
Friday17th Jun 2022
News Gem Crafting Makes A Return In Xenoblade Chronicles 3, More Music Shared
Plus camping, cooking, and companions
Nintendo has published a brand new Xenoblade Note for the upcoming Xenoblade Chronicles 3 which goes into some more details about the game's seventh party member, and what you can do at campsites. The blog post has been kindly translated by Perfectly Nintendo, so we'll be summarisi
