The Game Awards are just around the corner, and you know what that means—it is officially silly season for rumors, leaks, and wild speculation. While everyone has their eyes on the usual suspects, a fascinating discussion has bubbled up from the depths of the gaming underground regarding a mysterious project codenamed “Legacy.”
If you have been following the whispers from reliable insiders like Midori over the last year or so, you might remember mentions of a secret title in the works at Monolith Soft. With the year winding down, fans are asking the big question: Is it finally time for a world premiere?
The Scoop on Project “Legacy”
Let’s rewind a bit. Back around mid-2024, reports surfaced indicating that Monolith Soft—the powerhouse studio behind the Xenoblade Chronicles series—was deep in development on a new project internally dubbed “Legacy.”
At the time, development was reportedly well underway. Fast forward to late 2025, and the timeline starts to look very interesting. Monolith Soft operates like clockwork. They are known for efficient development cycles, and enough time has passed since the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 DLC that a new reveal feels imminent.
Why The Game Awards 2025?
The Reddit community has been dissecting this possibility with the precision of a detective. The argument for a TGA reveal is strong for a few reasons:
- Global Stage: The Game Awards is arguably the biggest marketing event in the industry. If Nintendo and Monolith want to position this new IP (or sequel) as a massive blockbuster, this is the place to do it.
- Timing: With the project leaking in mid-2024, an 18-month window brings us perfectly to a “first look” trailer in late 2025.
- The “One More Thing” Factor: Geoff Keighley loves a surprise from Nintendo. While they often stick to their own Directs, they have used TGA for heavy hitters before, like Bayonetta 3 and the Breath of the Wild story trailer.
The Counter-Argument: The Nintendo Direct Pattern
Of course, not everyone is convinced. Seasoned Nintendo watchers know that the Big N prefers to keep its biggest cards close to its chest, revealing them during their own Nintendo Direct presentations where they control the entire message.
| Argument For TGA | Argument Against TGA |
|---|---|
| Massive mainstream audience reach | Nintendo prefers their own Direct ecosystem |
| Project timeline aligns with a late 2025 tease | RPG reveals historically happen in Feb/Sept Directs |
| Previous surprises like Joker in Smash | Monolith Soft typically follows a 2-year reveal cycle |
Many fans point out that titles like Xenoblade Chronicles 3 were revealed at the end of a Direct. The logic is that if “Legacy” is a complex RPG, a Direct allows for a deeper dive immediately after the trailer, something a rapid-fire award show does not permit.
Community Verdict
The consensus seems to be cautious optimism. While we would all love to see the words “World Premiere” followed by the Monolith Soft logo next week, many are hedging their bets for an early 2026 Nintendo Direct. However, if “Legacy” is something entirely new—perhaps a sci-fi action game or a fantasy epic unrelated to Xenoblade—Nintendo might just break tradition to capture the hardcore gamer audience watching TGA.
FAQs
1. Who is Monolith Soft?
Monolith Soft is a Japanese video game developer owned by Nintendo, best known for the critically acclaimed Xenoblade Chronicles series and for assisting with open-world design on The Legend of Zelda games.
2. What is Project Legacy?
“Legacy” is the reported codename for an unannounced game currently in development at Monolith Soft. Leaks from mid-2024 suggested the project was well into production.
3. When is The Game Awards 2025?
The event is scheduled for December 11, 2025.
4. Does Nintendo usually announce games at The Game Awards?
It is rare but it happens. They have revealed DLC (like Sephiroth for Smash) and trailers for Bayonetta 3 and Breath of the Wild, but they usually save full game announcements for Nintendo Directs.
5. Is Project Legacy related to Xenoblade?
We simply do not know yet. While Monolith is synonymous with Xenoblade, they have expressed interest in new IPs in the past. The codename could imply a return to roots or something entirely new.
Conclusion
Whether “Legacy” graces the stage at The Game Awards or waits for a Nintendo Direct in the new year, one thing is certain: Monolith Soft is cooking something big. As we count down the days to the show, keep your eyes peeled for that signature “World Premiere” splash screen. We will be watching right along with you.