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'''Monolith Soft, Inc.''' is a game developer based in Tokyo, Japan, mostly known for developing RPGs such as the {{ser|Xeno}} series, among others. The studio was founded by Tetsuya Takahashi, a former [[Square]] employee.
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'''Monolith Soft, Inc.''' (株式会社モノリスソフト ''Kabushiki gaisha Monorisu Sofuto'') is a game developer based in Tokyo, Japan, mostly known for developing RPGs such as the {{ser|Xeno}} series, among others. The studio was founded by Tetsuya Takahashi, a former [[Square]] employee.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
After the release of ''{{wp|Xenogears}}'', Tetsuya Takahashi and Hirohide Sugiura left Squaresoft after the company chose to not develop a sequel to the game, instead wanting to focus on the {{ser|Final Fantasy}} series, a move that Takahashi did not agree with.<ref>[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xenosaga-interview/1100-2823598/ Xenosaga Interview]. GameSpot (May 17, 2006). Retrieved January 2, 2018.</ref> On October 1, 1999, the two founded their own company, Monolith Soft, with funding from [[Bandai Namco Entertainment|Namco]].<ref>[http://www.cubed3.com/news/5654/1/c3-exclusive-interview-monolith-soft-on-nintendo-wii-support-baten-kaitos-ii-and-more.html C3 Exclusive Interview | Monolith Soft on Nintendo Wii Support, Baten Kaitos II & More]. Cubed3 (August 3, 2006). Retrieved August 21, 2017.</ref><ref>[http://www.siliconera.com/2017/08/21/monolith-soft-executive-producer-going-namco-nintendo/ Monolith Soft Executive Producer On Going From Namco To Nintendo]. Siliconera (August 21, 2017). Retrieved August 21, 2017.</ref>
 
After the release of ''{{wp|Xenogears}}'', Tetsuya Takahashi and Hirohide Sugiura left Squaresoft after the company chose to not develop a sequel to the game, instead wanting to focus on the {{ser|Final Fantasy}} series, a move that Takahashi did not agree with.<ref>[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xenosaga-interview/1100-2823598/ Xenosaga Interview]. GameSpot (May 17, 2006). Retrieved January 2, 2018.</ref> On October 1, 1999, the two founded their own company, Monolith Soft, with funding from [[Bandai Namco Entertainment|Namco]].<ref>[http://www.cubed3.com/news/5654/1/c3-exclusive-interview-monolith-soft-on-nintendo-wii-support-baten-kaitos-ii-and-more.html C3 Exclusive Interview | Monolith Soft on Nintendo Wii Support, Baten Kaitos II & More]. Cubed3 (August 3, 2006). Retrieved August 21, 2017.</ref><ref>[http://www.siliconera.com/2017/08/21/monolith-soft-executive-producer-going-namco-nintendo/ Monolith Soft Executive Producer On Going From Namco To Nintendo]. Siliconera (August 21, 2017). Retrieved August 21, 2017.</ref>
  
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In May of 2007, Bandai Namco sold 80% of its shares in Monolith to [[Nintendo]], giving Nintendo controlling interest in the company, while Bandai Namco retained 16% of its interest.<ref>[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-buys-monolith-soft/1100-6169813/ Nintendo buys Monolith Soft]. GameSpot (April 27, 2007). Retrieved August 21, 2017.</ref><ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/04/27/xenosaga-developer-switches-sides Xenosaga Developer Switches Sides]. IGN (April 26, 2007). Retrieved August 21, 2017.</ref> Nintendo would later acquire the remaining 16% interest, making Monolith a wholly owned subsidiary.
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In May of 2007, Bandai Namco sold 80% of its shares in Monolith to [[Nintendo]], giving Nintendo controlling interest in the company, while Bandai Namco retained 16% of its interest.<ref>[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-buys-monolith-soft/1100-6169813/ Nintendo buys Monolith Soft]. GameSpot (April 27, 2007). Retrieved August 21, 2017.</ref><ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/04/27/xenosaga-developer-switches-sides Xenosaga Developer Switches Sides]. IGN (April 26, 2007). Retrieved August 21, 2017.</ref> Nintendo would later acquire the remainder of Bandai Namco's shares, making Monolith a wholly owned subsidiary.
  
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In 2011, Monolith would open a Kyoto office, mostly for 3D designers. The Kyoto studio has mostly provided development assistance for other Nintendo games.
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In 2011, Monolith opened a Kyoto office, mostly for 3D designers. The Kyoto studio has mostly provided development assistance for other Nintendo games.
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By December 2024, Nintendo had acquired the remaining shares of Monolith Soft, becoming the sole owner and shareholder of the company.<ref>[https://automaton-media.com/en/news/nintendo-now-owns-100-of-monolith-soft/ Nintendo now owns 100% of Monolith Soft]. Automaton (December 11, 2024). Retrieved February 1, 2025.</ref>
  
 
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|2011
 
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|2012
 
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|[[Nintendo 3DS]]
 
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|''[[Pikmin 3]]''<ref name="EAD" group="note"/>
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|{{zel|A Link Between Worlds}}<ref name="EAD" group="note"/>
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|''[[Splatoon]]''<ref name="EAD" group="note"/>
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|Wii U
 
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|''[[Xenoblade Chronicles X]]''
 
|''[[Xenoblade Chronicles X]]''
 
|2015
 
|2015
 
|[[Wii U]]
 
|[[Wii U]]
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|''[[Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer]]''<ref name="EAD" group="note"/>
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|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild]]''****<ref name="Zelda Wii U">[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/06/17/monolith-is-helping-work-on-the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild.aspx Monolith Is Helping Work On The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild]. Game Informer (June 17, 2016). Retrieved June 18, 2016.</ref>
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|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild]]''<ref name="EPD" group="note">Development cooperation for [[Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development|Nintendo EPD]].</ref><ref name="Zelda Wii U">[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/06/17/monolith-is-helping-work-on-the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild.aspx Monolith Is Helping Work On The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild]. Game Informer (June 17, 2016). Retrieved June 18, 2016.</ref>
 
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==External links==
 
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Revision as of 08:48, 1 February 2025

Monolith Soft
Monolith Soft logo.gif
Founded: October 1, 1999
Founder: Hirohide Sugiura, Tetsuya Takahashi, Yasuyuki Honne
President: Hirohide Sugiura
Parent / owner: Nintendo
Divisions / subsidiaries: 1st Production Team, 2nd Production Team, Monolith Soft Kyoto
Website:
www.monolithsoft.co.jp

Monolith Soft, Inc. (株式会社モノリスソフト Kabushiki gaisha Monorisu Sofuto) is a game developer based in Tokyo, Japan, mostly known for developing RPGs such as the Xeno series, among others. The studio was founded by Tetsuya Takahashi, a former Square employee.

History

After the release of Xenogears, Tetsuya Takahashi and Hirohide Sugiura left Squaresoft after the company chose to not develop a sequel to the game, instead wanting to focus on the Final Fantasy series, a move that Takahashi did not agree with.[1] On October 1, 1999, the two founded their own company, Monolith Soft, with funding from Namco.[2][3]

In May of 2007, Bandai Namco sold 80% of its shares in Monolith to Nintendo, giving Nintendo controlling interest in the company, while Bandai Namco retained 16% of its interest.[4][5] Nintendo would later acquire the remainder of Bandai Namco's shares, making Monolith a wholly owned subsidiary.

In 2011, Monolith opened a Kyoto office, mostly for 3D designers. The Kyoto studio has mostly provided development assistance for other Nintendo games.

By December 2024, Nintendo had acquired the remaining shares of Monolith Soft, becoming the sole owner and shareholder of the company.[6]

Games as a Nintendo developer

Primary

Game Year Console
Baten Kaitos Origins 2006 Nintendo GameCube
Super Smash Bros. Brawl[note 1] 2008 Wii
Soma Bringer 2008 Nintendo DS
Disaster: Day of Crisis 2008 Wii
Xenoblade Chronicles 2010 Wii
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword[note 2] 2011 Wii
Animal Crossing: New Leaf[note 2] 2012 Nintendo 3DS
Project X Zone[note 3] 2012 Nintendo 3DS
Pikmin 3[note 2] 2013 Wii U
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds[note 2] 2013 Nintendo 3DS
Splatoon[note 2] 2015 Wii U
Xenoblade Chronicles X 2015 Wii U
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer[note 2] 2015 Nintendo 3DS
Project X Zone 2 2015 Nintendo 3DS
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild[note 4][7] 2017 Wii U, Nintendo Switch
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 2017 Nintendo Switch
Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna ~ The Golden Country 2018 Nintendo Switch
Animal Crossing: New Horizons[note 4] 2020 Nintendo Switch
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition 2020 Nintendo Switch
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 2022 Nintendo Switch
Splatoon 3[note 4] 2022 Nintendo Switch
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom[note 4] 2023 Nintendo Switch
  1. ↑ Development cooperation for Sora Ltd..
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Development cooperation for Nintendo EAD.
  3. ↑ Co-developed with Banpresto.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Development cooperation for Nintendo EPD.

External links

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Monolith Soft on other NIWA Wikis:
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 Xeno Series Wiki
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 Zelda Wiki

References

  1. ↑ Xenosaga Interview. GameSpot (May 17, 2006). Retrieved January 2, 2018.
  2. ↑ C3 Exclusive Interview | Monolith Soft on Nintendo Wii Support, Baten Kaitos II & More. Cubed3 (August 3, 2006). Retrieved August 21, 2017.
  3. ↑ Monolith Soft Executive Producer On Going From Namco To Nintendo. Siliconera (August 21, 2017). Retrieved August 21, 2017.
  4. ↑ Nintendo buys Monolith Soft. GameSpot (April 27, 2007). Retrieved August 21, 2017.
  5. ↑ Xenosaga Developer Switches Sides. IGN (April 26, 2007). Retrieved August 21, 2017.
  6. ↑ Nintendo now owns 100% of Monolith Soft. Automaton (December 11, 2024). Retrieved February 1, 2025.
  7. ↑ Monolith Is Helping Work On The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild. Game Informer (June 17, 2016). Retrieved June 18, 2016.


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