Monolith Soft Expands Workforce in Japan Amid Xenoblade Chronicles Success

Monolith Soft, the renowned Japanese game developer best known for the Xenoblade Chronicles series, has embarked on a significant hiring campaign in Japan.

This move arrives amid the continued critical and commercial success of Xenoblade Chronicles on the Nintendo Switch, highlighting the studio's ongoing commitment to delivering ambitious projects for Nintendo's flagship hardware. Established in 1999 and acquired by Nintendo in 2007, Monolith Soft has earned a reputation for crafting expansive RPGs, captivating narratives, and technological prowess.

The Xenoblade Chronicles franchise, which debuted in 2010, has become a cornerstone of the Nintendo Switch library, with titles like Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (2017) and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 (2022) receiving widespread acclaim.

Monolith Soft has also been instrumental in supporting other major Nintendo titles, including The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, further cementing its status as a leading force in the industry. According to the company's official recruitment page, Monolith Soft is actively seeking candidates for 20 open positions across its Japanese operations.

The majority of these roles—16 in total—are based at the Tokyo headquarters, with the remaining four positions available at the Kyoto branch.

The current recruitment drive encompasses a diverse range of disciplines, including programming, design, and advertising, signaling the studio's aim to bolster its teams for both ongoing and future projects. In a statement on its website, Monolith Soft has encouraged skilled professionals—including programmers, designers, and advertising experts—to apply and contribute to the studio's mission of building ambitious new experiences.

While specific details about the projects driving this expansion have not been publicly disclosed, the scale of the hiring spree underscores the developer's growing ambitions within the Nintendo Switch ecosystem and its importance as a partner to Nintendo's first-party development efforts. As Monolith Soft continues to thrive in the competitive Japanese game development landscape, this wave of recruitment reflects both the strong momentum of the Xenoblade Chronicles series and the studio's readiness to take on new creative challenges.

For Japanese and international industry professionals interested in joining Monolith Soft, more information about the available openings can be found on the company's official recruitment page.

As always, the gaming community eagerly anticipates the next chapter in Monolith Soft’s remarkable journey.

Nintendo Switch Xenoblade Nintendo Monolith Soft Xenoblade Chronicles Japan Switch Success