This pair is definitely polarizing
It is hard for me to believe that Monolith Soft is still around, but I am happy that it is.
Starting in 2002 with Xenosaga, the studio looked almost like a feverish dream, but they’ve expanded to several other franchises since then and, most notably, have made a big name with Xenoblade Chronicles.
This game, which had almost no life outside of Japan, flourished in a complete franchise; almost like Xenosaga 2.0. I don’t think they knew how big it would be, hosting a sequel, an expansion, a remastered with new story content, and now, a Smash Ultimate appearance.
They are celebrating that last milestone this week, when the studio released a new “thank you” video featuring Pyra and Mythra, from Xenoblade Chronicles 2 fame. It’s a short clip that makes the duo accept Smash invitations, with Pyra stating “I’m entering Super Smash Bros. today, I hope you support me “, and Mythra exclaiming” I will definitely not lose. “
Does she expect us to support her? Well, as an anime-style character and sword user, she’ll need that hope!
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Here is a short film by MONOLITHSOFT, developer of Xenoblade 2, to mark the launch of Pyra / Mythra as a new DLC fighter for Super #SmashBrosUltimate. It looks like they can’t wait to join the fight!
XENOBLADE CHRONICLES 2 CLASSIFIED TEENAGER BY ESRB. pic.twitter.com/b8Q27EL2Ia– 大乱 闘 ス マ ッ シ ュ ブ ラ ザ ー ズ 【ス マ ブ ラ 公式】 (@SmashBrosJP) March 5, 2021