Wow these concept art pictures are beautiful! I like where this imagery is going, has a bit more of a Final Fantasy feel to it =p
I think that a change in the universe for a new game would be welcomed too. I love the Xenoblade franchise a ton, but I don't want it to become too saturated with unnecessary editions.

Looks more like a B-project by the concept art and off-genre focus, which is likely why they are looking outside for new staffers to fill positions that aren't fit for internal since the required skillsets exist within Nintendo.

I wonder if this will be a thing.

Xenoblade Xeno-Different (Aliens and Mechs) Xenoblade Xeno-Different (Alchemy)

Instead of Xenoblade 3 or X2 they are doing a new IP instead. Seems like a good way to try and get more sales.

However from a non-business perspective I find this awesome. Well assuming it is not bad.

Understanding of western entertainment trends? Interesting, maybe it'll be their own take on a Skyrim-esque or a Witcher-esque game. Whatever it is I hope it's not an MMO game :p

Excellent. It is great to see Monolith Soft grow. I expect X2 to also be in development. Now that Nintendo is better at getting their games out, maybe the Kyoto studio is free to make their own games now rather than merely help with every other Nintendo title?

Xenoblade X-2?

Impressive they have a new project in the works already.

I'm no expert in Monolith, but I've heard a lot of Xenoblade experts say their last concept art for that one obscure 3ds game was eventually turned into Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Considering X was probably already in development, it's not crazy that that concept art ended up not making a completely original project.

I'm honestly shocked at those arts.