Nintendo Acquires Full Ownership of Monolith Soft, Developer of Xenoblade Chronicles

The acquisition finalizes a 17-year relationship, with Nintendo now holding 100% of the studio's shares.

Nintendo has purchased the remaining 4% of Monolith Soft's shares, previously owned by the studio's co-founders, making it the sole shareholder.
Monolith Soft has been a key partner for Nintendo since 2007, contributing to major titles like Xenoblade Chronicles and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
The studio's official website confirms the change, which occurred sometime between October and November 2024, according to archived records.
Monolith Soft's next release, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, will launch on March 20, 2025, featuring updated visuals and an alternate post-credit scene.
This acquisition is not expected to significantly impact the studio's operations, as it has been almost exclusively focused on Nintendo projects for over a decade.