Rumor: New Xenoblade Chronicles Game Leaked

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Recent leaks are suggesting a new Xenoblade Chronicles game could be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 this year. Fans have noticed that Monolith Soft, the game’s developer, has been unusually quiet since the new console launched. Their last major release was Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition for the original Switch, right before the Switch 2 came out. While they helped with the launch of Mario Kart World, they haven’t given any indication of what’s next for the popular Xenoblade Chronicles series.

I remember when the first Xenoblade Chronicles came out in 2012! It was a huge deal, with fans running ‘Operation Rainfall’ to try and get Nintendo to bring it over here. It didn’t blow up immediately, though – it was kind of a hidden gem near the end of the Wii’s life. But things really changed when Shulk, the main character, showed up in Super Smash Bros.! That got a lot more people paying attention. Since then, the series has become super popular, and each new Xenoblade game on the Switch has sold millions of copies – it’s amazing to see how far it’s come!

Voice Actor’s Spotlight Page Indicates New Xenoblade Chronicles Release For 2026

Rumor: Caitlin Thorburn’s Spotlight profile updated referencing a Xenoblade Chronicles game coming in 2026 www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeak… famiboards.com/threads/mono… — Wario64 (@wario64.bsky.social) 2026-02-04T02:18:28.267Z

A potential new Xenoblade Chronicles game might be coming in 2026, according to a recent voice acting leak discovered by Wario64. The leak originated from Spotlight, a casting resource, and involves voice actor Caitlin Thorburn, who previously worked on Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (2017). Her profile was recently updated to show she contributed voice work to a Xenoblade Chronicles project scheduled for release in 2026.

I was so excited to see the news about Xenoblade on the Spotlight page! It says that Lani Minella, who voices KOS-MOS, is coming back! She played KOS-MOS in both Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and the Xenosaga games. Now, it’s still just a rumor, so we shouldn’t get too hyped, but it’s interesting because apparently only the people directly involved with a Spotlight page can change it. That makes it feel a little more real! Plus, this isn’t the first time something like this has happened with a Xenoblade game. Remember when Jenna Coleman, who voices Melia, accidentally let slip that Xenoblade Chronicles 3 was in development before it was officially announced? It’s got me really hoping this KOS-MOS rumor is true!

With four years having passed since Xenoblade Chronicles 3, a new game in the series could realistically be released in 2026. Monolith Soft and Nintendo have consistently supported the franchise with re-releases, and the series’ continued popularity might encourage Nintendo to keep it going. Rumors of a new Xenoblade Chronicles game surfaced last year, suggesting that Monolith Soft might be preparing Xenoblade Chronicles 4 for release in late 2026.

However, a recent update from Thorburn might actually hint at a Switch 2 version of Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Nintendo has released several updated versions of their popular Switch games for the new console, and a job posting by Monolith Soft earlier this year fueled speculation about a Xenoblade Chronicles 2 upgrade. Releasing the 2017 game with improved visuals and performance would align with Nintendo’s current strategy, and could keep fans occupied while Monolith Soft develops the next major installment.

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2026-02-04 22:45