Xenoblade cosmology

Are the Xenoblade games connected?
During the main story of Xenoblade Chronicles 2, it is revealed that the first and second numbered games are related in more ways than just aesthetics and theme, as players discover the common denominator between the worlds of "Alrest" and "Bionis & Mechonis"..
Takeda, who also worked as a writer on the last two Xenoblade games, stated that the writing techniques and workflow for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 was similar to that of a movie.
While it is a sequel to Xenoblade Chronicles, it features a new world and cast of characters.

What is Xenoblade Chronicles?

Xenoblade Chronicles

Xenoblade Chronicles, also shortened as Xenoblade, is a series of fantasy and science fiction action role-playing video games developed by Monolith Soft and published by Nintendo

It is a part of the Xeno meta series created by Tetsuya Takahashi, but was formed after Nintendo's acquisition of Monolith Soft

Which Xenoblade story is a prequel?

Torna ~ The Golden Country is a prequel to Xenoblade Chronicles 2, taking place 500 years earlier

It tells the story of Jin, Mythra, and their friends during the Aegis War

Future Connected is an epilogue to Xenoblade Chronicles, taking place one year later

Xenoblade cosmology

Are the Xenoblade games connected?

What is Xenoblade Chronicles?

Which Xenoblade story is a prequel?