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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Devs Explain Why There Are So Many Female Rare Blades. November 28, 2017 . 4:00am

Xenoblade Chronicles 2’s executive director Tetsuya Takahashi and composer Yasunori Mitsuda had a lot to talk about including Rare Blades, music, and more behind the Switch RPG’s development.

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Meet Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Rare Blades Menou, Kasane, Tsuki, Nanakoori, And Wadatsumi. November 28, 2017 . 6:00am

We just learned why there are so many female Rare Blades for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and we have four more with Menou, Kasane, Tsuki, and Nanakoori, plus the blade-wielding Rare blade Wadatsumi.

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source: Siliconera

 

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[FONT=&quot]Xenoblade Chronicles 2 adds KOS-MOS Re: from Xenosaga as Rare Blade[/FONT]
Published 22 hours ago. 125 comments.

Open-world RPG launches December 1.

Xenosaga series character KOS-MOS will appear in Xenoblade Chronicles 2 as a Rare Blade named “KOS-MOS Re:,” Nintendo announced (2).






The character is desigend by Kunihiko Tanaka and is voice by Mariko Suzuki.


Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is due out for Switch on December 1.
See KOS-MOS Re: in action below.


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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Special Edition Unboxing! - Electric Playground

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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is almost here on the Nintendo Switch, and to get us pumped, Vic unboxes the fancy Special Edition of the game, featuring an art book, soundtrack, and more! ​

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[FONT=Roboto !important]It's finally here! Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is the last big exclusive to release for the Switch in 2017. Is this another amazing title to add to the collection? Find out in Vic's Review
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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 version 1.1.1 update detailed, launches December 22
Published 15 hours ago. 205 comments.

Bug fixes and additional improvements.

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 director Tetsuya Takahashi has detailed the game’s version 1.1.1 update, which will launch on December 22.


Get the details below.​

Greetings to everyone playing Xenoblade Chronicles 2. This is Director Takahashi at Monolith Soft. Today I’d like to talk about the main updates that will be seen in the Ver. 1.1.1 update, which will be distributed next week on Friday, December 22.

In addition to some bug fixes, we will address the following points:

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  • An easy mode will be added to Tiger! Tiger!
  • When you press the X button, the Skip Travel screen will open the map to your current location. We hope this will make it easier to spot Skip Travel locations and Salvage Points on the map.
  • An additional 1:1 zoom on the mini map will be displayed by pressing the L Stick. This will allow improved visibility of your surroundings and make it easier to check quest locations.

We will further improve the convenience of the mini map as we add more quests and additional elements for second playthroughs next year for all players (not just those who purchased the Expansion Pass!) We appreciate your continued patience.

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  • In your second playthrough, you will be able to have “those” Blades join your party! You can also dispatch Blades like Pyra and Dromarch as a Merc Group, and unlock the “LV 4 Special” of a certain Blade.
  • We will distribute the following useful items to those who purchased the Expansion Pass:
    • Driver Essentials Set: 10 x Rare Core Crystal, 1 x Legendary Core Crystal, 3 x Overdrive Protocol
    • Upgrade Parts for Poppi: 30,000 ether
    • Pyra’s Favorite Things: 5 x Jenerossi Tea
    • Nia’s Favourite Things: 5 x Ardainian Bear Carving

Monolith Soft will continue to add improvements that will make the world of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 even more enjoyable for a long time. And even though there may be times when we cannot address every need immediately because we are working on these improvements in parallel with the Expansion Pass, we truly appreciate your continued support for Xenoblade Chronicles 2!​

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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is available now for Switch.


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source:Gematsu

 

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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 version 1.1.1. update now available
Published 4 hours ago. 63 comments.

Easy mode for "Tiger! Tiger!" mini-game and more.

Nintendo has released the version 1.1.1 update for Xenoblade Chronicles 2, which adds an easy mode to the “Tiger! Tiger! mini-game, a new mini-map size, and other improvements.


Get the full patch notes below.​

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  • Fixed an issue occurring in the Gormott regular quest “One Step Ahead,” where acquiring the Healing Herb quest item at 12:00 caused the item to fail to be counted in the quest log, preventing completion of the quest.
  • Fixed an issue occurring in the Gormott regular quest “A Young Man’s Prize,” where acquiring the Snow-White Rhino quest item at 7:00 caused the item to fail to be counted in the quest log, preventing completion of the quest.
  • Fixed an issue occurring in the Gormott regular quest “The Riddle on the Wall,” preventing quest progression.
  • Fixed an issue occurring in Perceval’s blade quest “Failure and Success,” preventing quest progression.
  • Fixed an issue occurring in Gorg’s blade quest “Follow Your Passion,” preventing quest progression.
  • Fixed an issue occurring after viewing the “Something in Common” movie in the “Chapter One: Encounters” section of the Events Theater causing the camera to continue shaking after returning to the game.
  • Made adjustments to improve the stability of performing certain actions.
    • Due to these adjustments, time required for Skip Travel and loading event cut scenes has become longer in some instances and shorter in others.
  • A Pro Controller can now be used when the Joy-Con Controllers are attached to the system in Tabletop Mode.
  • Added an Easy difficulty to the Tiger! Tiger! mini game.
  • Added a new size of map to the mini map.
  • Pressing X when in the field to open the Skip Travel screen, the map of your current location will open.
  • Added functionality to allow players to receive the second round of items associated with the Expansion Pass.

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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is available now for Switch.


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source:Gematsu

 

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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 DLC ‘New Quests Pack’ and version 1.2.0 update launch January 19 in Japan
Published 1 day ago. 116 comments.

Play five new story quests.

The “New Quests Pack” downloadable content for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 will launch alongside a third “Helpful Items Pack” and the game’s version 1.2.0 update in the afternoon on January 19 in Japan, Nintendo announced (2).


Here is what is included with each add-on, which are available as part of the $29.99 Expansion Pass:​

New Quests Pack

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  • “The Artisan’s Agony” (available from Chapter 2)
  • “The Missing Nopon” (available from Chapter 3)
  • “The Abandoned Factory Exploration Tour” (available from Chapter 5)
  • “The Late Night Restaurant” (available from Chapter 7)
  • “The Patrol Soldier” (available from Chapter 10)

Helpful Items Pack 3

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  • Driver Essentials Set 2 (10 x Rare Core Crystals, 1 x Epic Core Crystal, and 1 x Overdrive)
  • Tiger’s Favorite Things (3 x Juicy Samod)
  • Poppi ?’s Favorite Things (3 x Fizz Juice)
  • Captivating Driver Equipment (1 x Auto-Balancer accessory)

Information about the version 1.2.0 update was not announced.
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[FONT=&quot]Xenoblade Chronicles 2 version 1.2.0 update now available[/FONT]
Published 2 hours ago. 13 comments.

Fixes and adjustments.

Nintendo has released the version 1.2.0 update for Xenoblade Chronicles 2, which includes various fixes and adjustments, and adds Expansion Pass-related functionality and the ability to skip voice segments in menus.


Get the full patch notes below.​

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  • Fixed an issue in which parts set to a specific Skill RAM failed to provide their intended effects.
  • Adjusted the Gormott regular quest “The Riddle on the Wall” to make it completable regardless of player progression in the main story.
  • Adjusted Finch’s Blade Quest “Birds of a Feather” to make it completable regardless of player progression in the main story.
  • Fixed an issue in Agate’s Blade Quest “Precious Yearnings” preventing quest progression.
  • Added functionality to allow players to receive the first round of quests and the second round of items associated with the Expansion Pass.
  • Voiced segments in menus can now be skipped with the A or B button.

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is available now for Switch.

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source: Gematsu

 

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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 version 1.3.0 update launches mid-February, adds New Game Plus mode
Published 1 hour ago. 18 comments.

Also fixes a bug that appeared in version 1.2.0.

The version 1.3.0 update for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 will launch in mid-February and add a “New Game Plus” mode called “Advanced New Game Mode,” as well as fix a big that surfaced in the version 1.2.0 update, Monolith Soft director Tetsuya Takahashi said in a new production note.


Here is the full message from Takahashi:​

In the version 1.2.0 update, there is a bug in certain instances during and after Chapter 7 where a Blade linked with a specific Driver disappears from the Blade List (it only disappears from the list, the Blade itself does not disappear).

This is a bug that occurred during the process of adding the second playthrough element called “Advanced New Game Mode,” which will be implemented in the version 1.3.0 update planned for mid-February.


We apologize for the inconvenience for the about half a month that remains, but we are working hard on the development of the update, so please give us your patience.


More information regarding the specific updated content of version 1.3.0 will be shared leading up to its release.​

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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is available now for Switch.


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source: Gematsu

 

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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 version 1.3.0 update launches next week, details[
Published 1 hour ago. 34 comments.

Read all about the New Game Plus mode.



The version 1.3.0 update for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 will launch next week (between February 12 and 16), Nintendo announced.
Here are details on the update, via a production note by Monolith Soft director Tetsuya Takahashi:​

? Advanced New Game Mode

First, regarding “Advanced New Game Mode.” This is a second playthrough element that everyone who cleared the game will be able to play, but rather than it simply be a second playthrough, several new specifications have been added. The specific contents are as follows:


1. It is possible to befriend Blades on the Torna side as player Blades such as Obrona, Sever, Perdido, and Cressidus.

2. Additionally, Akhos, Patroka, and Mikhail from Torna can be befriended as Blades.
You will be able to awaken them through Blade Resonance from any Core Crystal (otherwise, encounter them during a quest and befriend them that way). Of course, there is a chance that they will appear from a common Core Crystal even at the beginning of the game.



Although this specification can cause things to fall apart on the story side, we gave greater priority to the fun of it as a game. Be sure to awaken them!

3. All Blade Mercenaries can be dispatched. At the same time, Blades such as Pyra and Mythra that you could not leave your party in your first playthrough can also be dispatched.

4. Unlocks a Driver’s “Reverse Affinity Chart” and adds even further growth.

5. You can level-down a Driver’s level at inns, as well as earn bonus EXP depending on the lowered level.
Bonus EXP can be used to barter for special items. There are even items that can increase the number of Driver accessories that can be equipped, so be sure to barter away. If you talk to the “Troubadour” that appears on each Titan, you can barter with them.'

6. A certain Blade’s Level 4 special move is unlocked.
What Carries Over
The following content will carry over from the clear data of your first playthrough into Advanced New Game Mode:

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  • Driver level
  • Driver and Blade equipment and growth elements
  • Awakened Blades
  • Acquired items and gold
  • Town development degree and Mercenaries level
  • Event Theater contents and Unique Monster kills

Quests, Heart-to-Hearts, Skip Travel points, and cleared Mercenary Missions will reset.
? Other Updates
In addition to the second playthrough element, the following five updates will also be available in your first playthrough.
1. A system has been implemented to lock awakened Blades from the list.
By locking an awakened Blade on the menu, you can make it impossible to release. This also improves its visibility. “My 4 Star Common Blade is out!” Be sure to use this system at such times.

2. An option has been added to skip the cutscene when awakening a Blade.
3. When the mini-map is enlarged, each icon set on the Skip Travel screen is displayed.
4. “Easy Mode” has been added to the game’s difficulty options.
*The difficulty option you have been playing will become “Normal.” You can change the difficulty at any time during the game in the options menu.
5. New sorting options have been added to Accessories, Assist Cores, Blade List, etc.
? Expansion Pass Buyers
Users who purchase the “Expansion Pass” will also get the “Helpful Items Pack 4.”​

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is available now for Switch.
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source:Gematsu

 

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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 version 1.3.0 update now available[
Published 3 hours ago. 29 comments.

Adds "Advanced New Game" mode and more.

Nintendo has released the version 1.3.0 update for Xenoblade Chronicles 2, which adds “Advanced New Game” mode, bug fixes, and other changes.




Here are the patch notes, via Nintendo:​

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  • Issues Fixed
    • Fixed an issue occurring in chapter 7 and onward, in which specific conditions caused bonded blades and drivers to not appear in the Manage Blades menu.
    • Fixed an issue associated with acquiring Perun’s Key Affinity Gift in which the counter for “small good deeds” required to earn it would stop, making the item unobtainable.
    • Fixed an issue associated with acquiring Perceval’s Affinity Gift, “Brandish,” in which certain monsters failed to count toward the requirements “Defeat Igna enemies in Uraya. (Excludes unique monsters.)” and “Defeat Tirkin enemies in Tantal. (Excludes unique monsters.)”.
    • Fixed an issue associated with acquiring Perceval’s Affinity Gift, “Brandish,” in which defeating high-level Tirkin enemies (around level 80) failed to count toward the “Defeat Tirkin enemies in Tantal. (Excludes unique monsters.)”.
    • Fixed an issue in which Blades with the condition“Deal a certain amount of damage in one hit” to acquire Affinity Gifts would not meet the condition if they were not present at the start of a battle, and were brought in via Blade Switching instead.
    • Fixed an issue in which Rare Blades, once released, could not achieve a level of Trust higher than S1, even if bonded with a different Driver.
      • After applying this update, performing an action to raise Trust (clearing quests, using pouch items, etc.) will raise the rare blade’s Trust to the correct rank.
    • Fixed an issue with Poppiswap in which if the player possessed a combined total of 1023 or more Skill RAM and Skill Upgrade parts, and equipped the 1024th part, they would be unable to set or crystalize any additional parts, even if they had enough energy to do so.
    • Fixed an issue in which the descriptions for the Silver Feather and Phantom Feather accessories was switched.
  • Advanced New Game has been added
    • Players with save data from the final chapter and who have cleared the game will now be able to select “Advanced New Game” on the title screen and carry over some of their data from the previous playthrough.
    • Elements carried over into Advanced New Game
      • Driver levels
      • Driver and Blade equipment and growth
      • Awakened Blades
      • Acquired items and gold
      • Town development status and Merc Group level
      • Status of Events Theater and defeated unique monsters
      • Play time
    • New system features added to Advanced New Game
      • Bonding with certain Blades from Torna will allow them to join your party.
      • Meeting certain Blades from Torna in the game world will allow them to join your party.
      • All Blades can be dispatched on Merc Missions.
      • Driver Hidden Affinities have been unlocked. New skills can also be learned.
      • Zeke’s “Eye of Shining Justice” has been unlocked. (The skill can be learned by developing Zeke’s Hidden Affinities)
      • Levels can now be decreased at inns, with a corresponding amount of bonus EXP being granted for the number of levels decreased.
      • Traveling Bards that will exchange Bonus EXP and special items have been added to various locations throughout Alrest.
        • Traveling Bards are displayed on the mini map as green shop icons.
        • Among the newly exchangeable items, there are those that will increase the number of accessories a Driver can have equipped.
      • Level 4 Specials have been unlocked for certain Blades.
    • Things to note in Advanced New Game
      • Quests, Heart-to-Hearts, and Skip Travel points will all be reset.
      • Cleared Merc Missions will be reset.
      • Saving after beginning an Advanced New Game playthrough will overwrite the save data in which you initially cleared the game.
  • Other Updates
    • Easy difficulty has been added. Due to this addition, the default difficulty will now be “Normal.”
      • This only adjusts the balance of elements of battles. Game difficulty can be changed at any time via the Options menu.
    • Added a “simple mode” option allowing players to skip the lottery animation when bonding with Blades.
    • Added the ability to “lock” Blades so that they can’t be mistakenly released.
    • Added a “Sort” option to the Blade List, Accessories, Aux Cores, and Poppy’s Skill Parts.
    • Map icons will now appear on the mini map.
    • Adjusted AI to perform Blade Switches with no regard for Driver combos when using Drivers that prioritize Driver combos while fighting enemies against whom those combos aren’t effective.
    • Added the ability to receive the 4th round of items distributed via the Expansion Pass.

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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is available now for Switch.


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source:Gematsu

 

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[Xenoblade Chronicles 2 version 1.4.0 update launches April 27, adds two new Rare Blades
Published 6 hours ago. 54 comments.

Meet Poppi Buster and T-elos Re:.



The version 1.4.0 update for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 will launch on April 27 and add two new Rare Blades, Nintendo announced.
Here are details on the update, via a production note by Monolith Soft director Tetsuya Takahashi:​

Poppi Buster

First, Poppi Buster.

A Rare Blade that can only be obtained by users who purchased the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Expansion Pass.
The Blade is designed by Masatsugu Saito.

While Poppi is an artificial Blade exclusively for Tora, Poppi Buster is an artificial Blade designed for use by characters other than Tora.

Poppi Buster is obtained via a quest, not through Blade resonance.
What is with the yellow-haired Poppi that rides on its hand? And what is that antenna-looking thing on top of its head? While there may be many things on your mind, please be sure to check them out for yourself by doing the Poppi Buster’s dedicated quest.
T-elos Re:
T-elos Re: is a Rare Blade created with the cooperation of Bandai Namco Entertainment. It is the gift character mentioned in a previous production note rewarded to players who clear the game once.

T-elos Re: appeared as a rival character to KOS-MOS in the Xenosaga series.
The Blade is designed by CHOCO.
Actually, CHOCO, who knew that Kunihiko Tanaka “always kept respect for CHOCO in mind” when designing KOS-MOS Re:, designed this T-elos Re: with both the respect and gratitude “that Tanaka gave to me.”
T-elos Re: is a little cuter than when she appeared in the main story of Xenosaga, but according to CHOCO, the point you should focus on is in the visor.
The character modeler kept CHOCO’s thoughts and point of focus in mind, and modeled the character with complete devotion.
T-elos Re: is a Blade that can be obtained by anyone who has cleared the game. In your clear save data, if a star mark can be seen next to your money count in the menu screen, it means that you are good to meet T-elos Re: through Blade resonance.

Although it will be a lottery from Core Crystals, the resonance rate has been set to be considerably higher, so anyone can resonate with T-elos Re: instantly.
Other Updates
Other updates in version 1.4.0 include:

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  • On and after your second playthrough, Traveling Bards will be able to exchange EXP for Poppi Parts.
  • New sorting option added to the menu.

Non-Version 1.4.0 Stuff
Starting in May, we plan to add new quests, as well as even more new Rare Blades, challenge battles, an “Extreme” difficulty mode, and more for users who purchased the Expansion Pass.
One particular Rare Blade was designed by a new illustrator and is played by a new voice actor, and will be an Expansion Pass complete original (actually, we just recorded the voice actor’s lines today). Please look forward to it!​

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is available now for Switch.
View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.


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source:Gematsu

 

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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 version 1.4.0 update now available
Published 2 days ago. 32 comments.

Adds two new rare blades and more.

Nintendo has released the version 1.4.0 update for Xenoblade Chronicles 2, which adds two new rare blades, bug fixes, and more.
Here are the patch notes, via Nintendo:​

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  • Issues Fixed
    • Fixed an issue causing the rare blade Dagas to disappear if bonded with a driver other than Rex, but engaged with Rex when starting a New Game Plus.
      • If Dagas has disappeared, downloading the latest update will cause him to be restored.
    • Fixed an issue causing Adenine’s blade quest, “Limits of Awareness” to advance automatically after continuing when the Ver. 1.3.1 update had been applied.
    • Fixed an issue that rarely prevented Skip Travel when on the Skip Travel screen
    • Fixed an issue causing the Recover Recharge effect from Mythra’s skill, Lightspeed Flurry, not to occur when used as a Special.
  • Changes and New Features
    • Added the sorting categories “Driver,” “Trust,” and “Field Skill” to the Blade List.
    • Added the sorting category “Type” to the list of Accessories.
    • After having cleared the game’s main story, once a star appears next to your current money in the menu the rare blade, T-elos can be bonded from core crystals at random.
    • Numerous traveling bards have been added that will exchange bonus EXP for Poppi’s rare parts when playing New Game Plus.
    • Added functionality to receive the first additional rare blade from the Expansion Pass, Poppibuster.
      • Poppibuster is a special blade, and the quest rare blade quest “Shiny New Power” must be completed to a certain point before Poppibuster can be engaged.

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If you missed it earlier this week, read up on more details here.
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source:Gematsu

 

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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Challenge Battle Mode Adds Shulk And Fiora On June 15, 2018. June 13, 2018 . 10:03am

Xenoblade Chronicles 2’s Challenge Battle Mode DLC, which adds Shulk and Fiora as Blades and allows people to take on challenging missions to see new perspectives and earn costumes, arrives June 15, 2018.

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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 version 1.5.1 update now available
Published 1 day ago. 31 comments.

Various changes and new features.

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Nintendo has released the version 1.5.1 update for Xenoblade Chronicles 2, which adds various new features.




Here are the patch notes, via Nintendo:

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  • Issues Fixed
    • Fixed an issue with the Expansion Pass Challenge Battle, “Humanoid Alliance” preventing play from proceeding from one wave to the next.
  • Changes and New Features
    • The Skill RAM “Shackle Blade Resist” I – V have been added as parts you can create via Poppiswap.
    • The ability to acquire the Rare Blade, Crossette is now available via the Expansion Pass.
    • A core crystal is available that will guarantee bonding with Crossette. Crossette possesses the following characteristics:
      • Weapon type: Ball
      • Element: Fire
      • Role: Recovery Crossette
    • The fourth and final round of DLC quests is now available via the Expansion Pass.
    • The difficulty levels “Bringer of Chaos” and “Custom” have been added to the game options as a means of supporting your adventures in the Expansion Pass content.
      • With the difficulty level set to “Custom,” a maximum of 10 parameters related to battle such as enemy attack power and max HP and Party Gauge Gains can be adjusted as you see fit.
      • Selecting the default settings when using “Custom” difficulty will be equivalent to playing at the Normal difficulty level.
      • These additional difficulty levels are not available when selecting difficulty for a New Game. After beginning the game, they will be available in the game options under “New Difficulty Levels.”
    • The difficulty levels “Bringer of Chaos” and “Custom” have been added to the Challenge Battle: Nopondemonium in the Expansion Pass.
    • The ability to change the battle music when fighting unique monsters to the track “You Will Know Our Names” from the original Xenoblade Chronicles has been added to the game options in the selection “Special BGM.”
      • To listen to this alternate music, you must first have one of the characters Shulk or Fiora in your party. (Shulk and Fiora are available via the Expansion Pass)
      • This functionality is added automatically by updating the Expansion Pass and is set to “Enabled” by default.
    • Nopon crystals can now be exchanged for additional items in the Challenge Battle: Nopondemonium, available via the Expansion Pass.
      • In addition to items that will slightly alter a character’s outfit, there are now also items that will improve Tora’s “Idea” level.
      • Select “Gift from Zuo 2” then “Nopon Invitation” after choosing Expansion Pass on the Main Menu to make these additional items available.
    • Check marks have been added next to any items you already possess when viewing the item list while exchanging Nopon crystals for items in Challenge Battle: Nopondemonium.
    • The difficulty of the Expansion Pass Challenge Battle, “Attack of the Aspar” has been adjusted.
      • Yackle Aspars, who appear when playing on Easy will get a smaller amount of HP when leveling up.

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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is available now for Switch.

source:Gematsu

 

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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 version 1.5.2 update now available, adds rare blade Corvin, blade Elma for Expansion Pass owners
Published 2 days ago. 98 comments.

Plus a story trailer for the expansion "Torna: The Golden Country."

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Nintendo has released the version 1.5.2 update for Xenoblade Chronicles 2, which adds a new rare blade named Corvin, blade Elma from Xenoblade Chronicles Xfor Expansion Pass owners, and more.


Here are the details, via Nintendo:

Changes and New Features

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  • Added functionality to receive Corvin, the third and final round of rare blades from the Expansion Pass.
    • A core crystal is available that will guarantee bonding with Corvin. Corvin possess the following characteristics:
      • Weapon type: Uchigatana
      • Element: Light
      • Role: Defense
    • Drivers bonded with Corvin become able to use an art with the reaction “Smash.”
  • Added functionality to the Expansion Pass to receive new challenges for the “Challenge Battle: Nopondemonium” called “Otherworldly Fighter” and “Poisoned Paradise.”
    • “Otherworldly Fighter” features a battle against Elma, from the game Xenoblade Chronicles X. Clearing this challenge will allow Elma to join your party as a blade.
    • Pressing the R and Minus buttons at the same time when all three bars of Elma’s party gauge are full will consume all three bars and engage her Overdrive ability.
    • While Overdrive is active, a counter is applied to all attack arts and specials that hit. As the counter goes up, the effect of the following three bonuses increases: damage boost, an Arts recharge boost from auto-attacks, and a decrease in enemy resistance to reactions and combos.
    • Add this challenge by selecting the following options from the main menu: Expansion Pass, Gift from Zuo 3, Nopon Summons, Pt. 2. The challenge is available from Chapter 6 onward.
  • “Flawless Noponstone” has been added as an item available from treasure chests in the “Challenge Battle: Nopondemonium” of the Expansion Pass.
    • To make this item available, select the following options from the main menu: Expansion Pass, Gift from Zuo 3, Nopon Invitation, Pt. 2.
    • Flawless Noponstones can be earned during any of the challenges.
  • Added items that can be acquired in exchange for Flawless Noponstones to the “Challenge Battle: Nopondemonium” section of the Expansion Pass.
    • Some of these items will slightly alter character outfits. Included in these items are “swimsuits” that will aid in completing the challenge “Poisoned Paradise.”
    • Certain items for Nia and Zeke will become available from Chapter 8 onward. (These items will be available from the start when playing New Game Plus.)
    • Mòrag’s swimsuit may cause her hairstyle to change in certain event scenes.
  • A Pouch Item Emporium and Noponstone exchanger have also been added to the “Challenge Battle: Nopondemonium” section of the Expansion Pass.
    • Noponstones can be exchanged for Flawless Noponstones using the Noponstone exchanger.
  • The track “Uncontrollable” from Xenoblade Chronicles X has been added to the options available when choosing which music will play during battles with unique monsters via the “Special BGM” selection.
    • To listen to the Special BGM tracks, the blade Elma, available via the Expansion Pass, must already be added to the party.
    • When Elma and either Shulk or Fiora are in the party, the BGM for the blade engaged with the player character will be given priority.
    • When Elma and Shulk or Fiora are of the same priority, the BGM that plays will be selected at random.

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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is available now for Switch.
Watch the Elma trailer, and story trailer and Gamescom 2018 presentation for the upcoming expansion “Torna: The Golden Country” due out on September 14 below.
Elma Trailer

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DLC “Torna: The Golden Country” Story Trailer

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Gamescom 2018 Presentation

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source: Gematsu

 

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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 expansion ‘Torna: The Golden Country’ overview trailer
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Due out on September 14.

Nintendo has released a six-minute overview trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles 2downloadable expansion “Torna: The Golden Country.”

Here is an overview of the game, via Nintendo.com:

Available as downloadable content via the Expansion Pass or as a standalone retail version.

Guide a group of legendary warriors on a journey through the tragic history that doomed a kingdom and drove a hero down a dark path 500 years before the events of the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 game. Defend yourself from Malos and his forces using all the fury of this refined battle system, allowing you to fight as both the artificial lifeforms known as Blades and their masters, the Drivers.

• Does not include the main Xenoblade Chronicles 2 game.
• Contains download code for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Expansion Pass. Expansion Pass only playable with Xenoblade Chronicles 2 game (sold separately).

The Xenoblade Chronicles 2 downloadable expansion “Torna: The Golden Country” will launch for Switch on September 14. The standalone physical edition will launch on the same day in Europe and on September 21 in North America.

Watch the trailer below.

source: Gematsu

 

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According to Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Director Tetsuya Takahashi, the game and the Torna DLC have done far better than expected, especially overseas.

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source: Siliconera