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Nintendo Acquires 100% of Monolith Soft, Developer of Xenoblade Chronicles and Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom After a Decade

Dec 11, 2024, 10:55 AM

Nintendo has officially acquired 100% ownership of Monolith Soft, the developer known for the Xenoblade Chronicles series and its contributions to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for Nintendo, which has collaborated with Monolith Soft for over a decade. The announcement has been confirmed through various sources, highlighting the studio's long-standing relationship with Nintendo and its impact on popular game franchises.