Monolith Soft Strengthens Team With Final Fantasy Veteran Ahead of Switch 2 Era

Monolith Soft Bolsters Talent With Final Fantasy Alum Daisuke Honda as Switch 2 Launch Nears As Nintendo Switch 2 anticipation grows, Monolith Soft—renowned for the Xenoblade Chronicles series and its contributions to major Nintendo franchises—has enhanced its creative power by recruiting acclaimed cutscene director Daisuke Honda.

Notably, Honda’s impressive track record includes key cinematic roles on Square Enix titles such as Final Fantasy XVI, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Kingdom Hearts III, and Visions of Mana, as confirmed by his professional profile. News of Honda’s addition to Monolith Soft was highlighted by industry tracker Stealth40K, drawing attention to the studio’s expanded creative roster.

Honda previously collaborated with renowned developers Square Enix and NetEase Games, earning acclaim within the RPG scene, especially on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 projects.

According to verified LinkedIn details, Honda joined Monolith Soft’s freelance team in late 2024, bringing his extensive experience in narrative and cinematic design just months ahead of the Nintendo Switch 2’s upcoming era. While specifics regarding Honda’s current project at Monolith Soft remain confidential, his involvement is timely.

The studio’s highly anticipated Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is slated for release on March 20, 2025, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.

Given Monolith Soft’s prior talent recruitment drive for a ‘new RPG,’ it is reasonable to expect that Honda’s skillset will play a pivotal role in shaping the studio’s future titles. Monolith Soft’s influence at Nintendo stretches beyond Xenoblade.

The studio has provided essential development support for blockbuster releases including The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom, Splatoon 3, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo, Monolith Soft is poised to have an even greater impact across Nintendo’s Switch 2 software lineup. Industry attention now turns toward the April 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, where many expect Monolith Soft to feature in the unveiling of next-generation titles for the eShop and beyond.

With Daisuke Honda on board and Xenoblade’s success on Nintendo Switch, the future looks promising for both Monolith Soft fans and the broader RPG community.

Keep an eye on coming announcements as Nintendo leverages the full strength of its development partners heading into the Switch 2 generation.

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