Xenosaga Episode III is a role-playing video game developed by Monolith Soft and released for the PlayStation 2 in 2005. It is the final installment in the Xenosaga trilogy, continuing the story of Shion Uzuki and her companions as they battle against the enigmatic Gnosis and the powerful organization known as Vector Industries. The game features a mix of turn-based combat and real-time strategy elements. The narrative explores themes of existence, faith, and the nature of humanity, culminating in a resolution to the overarching plot. Players engage in character-driven storytelling, with deep lore and complex relationships among characters like KOS-MOS and Jin Uzuki. The game is known for its cinematic presentation and philosophical undertones.