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Xenoblade Genesis reveals director, composers, character designers
Nintendo has revealed key creative talent for Xenoblade Genesis, with Tetsuya Takahashi serving as general director. Yoko Shimomura, known for her work on the original Xenoblade Chronicles, is the main composer, joined by Mariam Abounnasr and Aimi Kiyota, with the Anuna chorus also contributing. Character designs are handled by Mai Yoneyama and Palow. The game is slated for a 2027 release on Nintendo Switch 2.
Xenoblade fans keep winning with new sequel and three Switch 2 ports
Nintendo announced that all three mainline Xenoblade Chronicles games will receive ports for the Nintendo Switch 2, with Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 all launching throughout 2026 with new content and performance upgrades. Additionally, a new soft-reboot sequel titled Xenoblade Genesis is in development as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive for 2027, featuring a new fantasy-inspired setting.
JRPGs struggle to break 3 million sales, Xenoblade lead once said, and after his hesitance to focus on cutting-edge tech, Xenoblade Chronicles X's wonky Switch 2 edition may have proven him right
Tetsuya Takahashi, director of Xenoblade Chronicles, and Katsuhiro Harada, former Tekken producer, previously discussed the sales limitations of JRPGs, with Takahashi noting a barrier around 2-3 million units. Harada suggested focusing on cutting-edge technology as a solution, a point Takahashi was hesitant about due to budget concerns. Recent releases like Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and Xenoblade Chronicles X's Switch 2 enhancements have not significantly broken this sales barrier, with the latter even receiving criticism for its visual performance.
Xenosaga Pied Piper G-MODE Archives+ Port Launches in Japan on April 30, 2026
G-Mode announced that Xenosaga: Pied Piper will be ported to Nintendo Switch and PC in Japan on April 30, 2026. This canonical entry, previously exclusive to mobile phones and without an official localization, is considered essential for understanding Xenosaga Episode III. The game features a 2D overhead perspective and follows Jan Sauer, later known as Cyborg Ziggy, during his time as a Federal Police officer.
Xenosaga: Pied Piper coming to Nintendo Switch via G-Mode Archives+
Xenosaga: Pied Piper, originally released for mobile devices in 2004, is coming to Nintendo Switch in Japan via the G-Mode Archives+ series. The game is a spin-off of the acclaimed JRPG series, focusing on the human life of the cyborg Ziggy (Jan Sauer) a century before the events of Xenosaga Episode I. The storyline was written by series creators Tetsuya Takahashi and Soraya Saga.
G-MODE Archives+ Xenosaga: Pied Piper announced for Switch, PC
G-MODE announced that the 2004 feature phone RPG Xenosaga: Pied Piper will be released for Nintendo Switch and PC. The game, originally developed by Namco, is a spin-off of the Xenosaga trilogy and serves as a prequel. The storyline was written by series creators Tetsuya Takahashi and Soraya Saga.
