The development of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was a huge project for Nintendo, requiring the assistance of multiple development teams. One of the teams involved in the development was Monolith Soft, known for their work on Xenoblade Chronicles, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Splatoon 2, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
The Japanese gaming company recently updated its website to include Tears of the Kingdom, a Switch exclusive that follows the release of the final DLC of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 last month and the development of Splatoon 3. Monolith Soft played a crucial role in the contracted development of game design, programming, and graphics for Tears of the Kingdom.
Monolith Soft’s Expansion and Headcount
In 2021, Monolith Soft announced a large-scale expansion, with many new roles referencing the upcoming Zelda game. At the start of this year, the company’s headcount update revealed that it had over 260 employees.
Monolith Soft’s involvement in the development of Tears of the Kingdom demonstrates their continued growth and contribution to Nintendo’s success in the gaming industry.
The Future of Nintendo and Monolith Soft
As Nintendo continues to release new titles and update existing ones, it is likely that Monolith Soft will continue to play a significant role in the company’s success. The partnership between these two companies has resulted in some of the most successful and beloved games in recent years, and fans can look forward to more exciting collaborations between them in the future.
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