Pokémon Legends: Z-A may feature Xenoblade-inspired gameplay

The director of the upcoming game "Pokemon Legends: Z-A," Haruka Tochigi, is gaining attention for being a fan of the Xenoblade Chronicles series. This has raised hopes among fans about the potential quality of the new RPG. Tochigi has worked on several Pokemon games but this will be his first time as a director. Recently, Tochigi shared on Twitter that he purchased the Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. Many fans are excited and see this as a positive sign for the new game. Some believe that his appreciation for Xenoblade may influence the design and gameplay of "Legends: Z-A." Fans have noted similarities between the gameplay mechanics of "Legends: Z-A" and those of the Xenoblade series. For example, the real-time battle system in "Legends: Z-A" features a cooldown for moves, similar to what players see in Xenoblade games. Despite visual differences between the two games, these gameplay mechanics have sparked interest. Fans are curious to see if more inspirations from Xenoblade will emerge as more gameplay footage is released. Overall, the anticipation for "Pokemon Legends: Z-A" continues to grow with these connections.