Nintendo Switch has so much content. Mario is out. ARMS, a newer intellectual property, is out and only gets beefier. Splatoon 2 is available and only gets stronger. The Nintendo Switch eShop is stuffed after its early Thanksgiving meal. Now, get ready for the world of Alrest, a land of “Titans” and of Elysium. December 1, 2017 marks the release of the Xenoblade Chronicles 2. This is a massive game, with grand environments, a unique battle system, and characters. In a Nintendo Direct, Nintendo presented plans for paid downloadable content, cross-promotion with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and free downloadable content, available on launch day. This will allow players to play the game with Japanese audio and English subtitles.Hear it all from Nintendo below.
“With Xenoblade Chronicles 2, we are giving fans yet another engaging adventure that can only be found on Nintendo Switch,” said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “This sequel is perfect for playing at home or while traveling during the busy holiday season.”
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is the anticipated sequel to the original role-playing game on the Nintendo Wii, in 2012. This sequel offers new characters, worlds, and an expanded battle system that will still feel familiar to fans of the first game. In Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Blades are artificial lifeforms that bond with Drivers to lend them their weapons and powers in battle. Rex, the main character, is a Driver and Pyra is a Blade. A new side quest will be available to help familiarize fans with main character Rex, before the game launches. This is available through a free update in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, on both Nintendo Switch and Wii U systems. Players will be able to obtain a Rex costume starting on November 9, 2017
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Blades have a wide array of support abilities. As you play and explore the game, these abilities might increase the number of items that can be collected, open up new paths to explore or initiate other special effects. When players fight alongside their chosen Blade, they might trigger effects that protect the Driver, strengthen attacks and so forth. Abilities differ from Blade to Blade, so selecting different Blades adds to the strategy of battle.
Blades are just one form of life that players will encounter while journeying on the backs of the mighty Titans. In the vast world of Alrest, players will discover both peaceful and aggressive wildlife of all shapes and sizes wandering among giant plains, winding caverns, frozen kingdoms, scorched earth and sandy beaches. If players manage to defeat certain Unique Beasts, a tombstone will be left behind to commemorate the creature and allow players to relive those battles for additional rewards.
While traveling the massive world of Alrest, players will run into shining spots called Collection Points – which give players the opportunity to pick up valuable items or dive under the clouds to salvage hard-to-find treasures – or special landmarks that players can transport to at any time. Alrest is also teeming with bustling cities. From shopping districts to residential quarters, each Titan has its own unique layout and atmosphere.
Fans who want to expand their epic adventure can pre-purchase an Expansion Pass for the game in Nintendo eShop beginning today or pre-order it from select retailers for $29.99. With this pass, players can enjoy downloadable content as it releases between the launch of the game and fall 2018. This starts with quests, support items, and a challenge Battle Mode where they can face powerful enemies. This downloadable content will even include an additional adventure with a new side story set in the world of Elysium. Details about individual elements of the Expansion Pass will be released in the future.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 will launch exclusively for the Nintendo Switch on December 1, 2017, at $59.99. The Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Edition Nintendo Switch Pro Controller will launch at $74.99. There will also be a Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Special Edition. This special version includes the game and a beautifully illustrated hardbound art book. Th book has 220 pages of concept designs and artwork of the characters, landscapes and objects from the game. This edition also includes a sound-selection compact disc with Xenoblade Chronicles 2’s memorable music tracks and a special metal case. The case contains the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 game card. at a This all retails at a price of $99.99. Players who prefer the digital version can pre-purchase the game from Nintendo eShop now, either standalone or as a bundle with the Expansion Pass.
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