The Nintendo Franchise That Could Benefit The Most From Switch 2 Isn’t Mario Or Zelda

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Nintendo has a lot of incredible franchises outside of and, including the likes of,,,, ,, and so many more. All of these franchises have helped it become a developer and publisher known for its diverse experiences, thus allowing it to access an increasingly competitive market where variety is paramount to success., for example, offers a more mature and action-packed experience compared to Nintendo's mascot entries, while provides its cozy output.

Naturally, this legacy of diversity and unique experiences will be carried on through the potential Switch 2 first-party exclusives set to launch alongside the console. However, while some franchises are almost certainly going to get an entry on day one,there is one particular Nintendo IP that would benefit not just from a new entry, but specifically the hardware improvements that the Switch 2 offers. This series has always pushed Nintendo's hardware to its absolute limit thanks to its audacious yet consistently restricted ambitions, but the Switch 2 could finally see an end to that.

The series has always been one of Nintendo's most technically demanding series, if not the most technically demanding. It boasts huge file sizes across all platforms, vast open areas to explore, dozens of enemies on screen at any given time, striking cutscenes that last upwards of 20 minutes, all beautifully shot and animated, and explosive combat made all the more dramatic thanks to its busy UI. Monolith Soft's incredible work has earned the series a reputation for being some of the best JRPGs of all time.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a culmination of lessons learned from developer Monolith Soft's past projects, and a best-in-class JRPG that's a must-play.

Each game has pushed its respective hardware to the absolute limit, with the original offering one of the biggest and boldest experiences on the Wii, only to then be miraculously condensed into a 3Ds version that still holds up to this day.almost didn't make it onto the Wii U as its file size