I knew this was a long shot for Xenogears Crossover but...

[RyuDragnier]

There is no legal limbo as far as I know, Square still wholly owns the IP.

The real problem is the creative team behind the game left Square after Xenogears to form their own studio, now known as Monolith Soft; they're also the ones behind Xenosaga and Xenoblade, and are owned by Nintendo at this point (they've moved around over the years). Pretty much anything other than a neat little reference is going to need their involvement to be accepted by fans, and whether or not that will happen is a big open question by itself; so there's still an obstacle, it's just not a "legal limbo" one.

That being said, I'd like to see something revive the Xenogears IP at some point... but without a doubt, it needs Monolith Soft to be involved.

Meaning likely Nintendo exclusive. A bullet I'm willing to bite for a return of Xenogears.

[Nothv13]

Meaning likely Nintendo exclusive. A bullet I'm willing to bite for a return of Xenogears.

Not unless Square sells the IP. The only thing stopping square from doing anything with teh IP is lack of a creative team for it. Monolith Soft does not need to be involved, just a new creative team

[TaleraRistain]

Not unless Square sells the IP. The only thing stopping square from doing anything with teh IP is lack of a creative team for it. Monolith Soft does not need to be involved, just a new creative team

If they want it to be remotely accepted by the fans, then yes they do need to be involved. They're the heart and soul of that series. Without the heart and soul, it's just a hollow reflection.