‘Xenoblade Chronicles 2’ Nintendo Direct Broadcast Highlights That Will Blow Your Mind!
Nintendo is planning to close 2017 with a huge bang. After the successful release of Super Mario Odyssey and chart-topping sales, they’ll do it again with Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Yes, in just three weeks time, a dedicated Nintendo Switch role-playing game will grace every Nintendo fan’s screens.
Broadcast via Nintendo Direct this morning, Xenoblade Chronicles 2’s content, game mechanics, and season pass were revealed to the public. Nintendo and developer Monolith Soft kicked things off with the game’s official trailer, previewing the exciting world of Xenoblade Chronicles. Afterward, the publishers discussed an in-depth introduction to the game’s battle mechanics, skills, characters, and much more. Literally, it feels like you’re familiarizing the gamer’s manual.
Nonetheless, viewers were treated to the game’s fantastic storyline and crisp graphics. Apparently, just like its Wii and Wii U predecessors, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 offers impeccable combat action mixing swords, arts, and attacks at the same time.
The game is excellent on its own. However, knowing Nintendo’s take on surprises, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 comes with significant additions and content that will make everyone in the Nintendo ecosystem want this game.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Release Details and Highlights
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 will have fantastic offerings for every Nintendo gamer out there. The title comes with a season pass that includes Support Items, New Quests, Rare Blades, Challenge Battle Mode, and New Adventure Story that brings a tremendous addition to the game.
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The season pass works as a canonical continuation of the game’s series of events. It will start things off with the support items for the beginning of the journey. It will be quickly followed up by the game’s main story quests. Additional content will also come along as the game progresses up until the implementation of a brand new story and adventure in Autumn 2018.
The broadcast also confirms a sneaky Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Legend of Zelda: Breathe of the Wild crossover. The tie-in will be done via a quest, and the result will give you Rex’s costume for Link.
Lastly, the JRPG title will have a Japanese voiceover option on day one for free. Apparently, Nintendo has been listening carefully to its fanbase by including the original Japanese voiceover. Moreover, Nintendo has released a new story trailer with the Japanese voice track.
Nintendo Switch’s Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is up for pre-order in the Nintendo eShop today. The initial release date is on December 1, 2017.
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