Xenoblade Chronicles 2 adds a couple of extra title screens for New Game+
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Sometimes after a new update is released, we find out about something not included in the official patch notes. That’s the case with Xenoblade Chronicles 2 version 1.3.0.
After applying the update, fans have noticed that a couple of extra title screens have been added for New Game+. You can see them below. If you’re playing the game (or intend to later), we’d advise completing the story before viewing the video.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 update out now (version 1.3.0) – New Game Plus and more
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Update: Full patch notes added in below.
Original: Following a delay, Xenoblade Chronicles 2’s big update is here. Players can now access version 1.3.0.
As mentioned previously, this is a massive update that adds New Game Plus, an Easy Mode, and more. We’ll add in the full patch notes here as soon as we have them. For now, we’ve added in an overview of the update from director Tetsuya Takahashi below.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – next items for Expansion Pass buyers, a look at adding Torna members to your party
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Xenoblade Chronicles 2’s new update will be launching tomorrow. Alongside that, a new set of useful items will be delivered to those who purchased the Expansion Pass.
Thanks to the Japanese website, we now know what items will be offered. Players will be provided with the following:
Xenoblade Chronicles 2: official soundtrack releasing in Japan on May 23rd
Posted on 6 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The latest “Production Notes” behind the scenes look at the development of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is all about the game’s soundtrack. More importantly, however, is the fact that main composer Yasunori Mitsuda revealed that the full official soundtrack from Xenoblade Chronicles 2 will be released in Japan on May 23rd this year. The soundtrack will be released in three different versions:
Fans datamine Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Rare Blade drop rates
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One of the key elements of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is the Blades system. By opening different types of crystals (like Core Crystals), players can add new Blades to their party, including Rare Blades.
As their name implies, obtaining Rare Blades isn’t easy. Unlocking these unique characters have a low percentage. Monolith Soft hasn’t detailed the drop rates, but fans have now datamined this information.
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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 version 1.3.0, New Game Plus delayed to March 2
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Monolith Soft recently announced a massive update for Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Among other things, version 1.3.0 is introducing a New Game Plus mode.
The expectation was that the new update would drop this week – and likely tonight. Unfortunately, it’s seeing a last-minute delay. Bugs have pushed the patch back to March 2.
We’ll let you know when the update finally goes live a couple of weeks from now. In the meantime, you can catch up on what the update will include below.
Monolith Soft interested in having its Kyoto studio work on original games
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Monolith Soft currently has two studios. Its main branch in Tokyo primarily works on entirely new titles, such as the Xenoblade series. There’s also a studio in Kyoto that tends to help with development on Nintendo titles with a focus on basic art and graphical details, which mainly houses designers as its staff.
In a new interview published on Monolith Soft’s website, the company’s Yasuyuki Honne was asked about the Kyoto studio possibly bringing in other staffers like programmers and planners. Honne acknowledged this, as they hope that the team will be able to create original games of their own one day.
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Official overview of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 version 1.3.0 from director Tetsuya Takahashi
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Following the original announcement from Japan last night, Nintendo has provided an official translation of the comments from Xenoblade Chronicles 2 director Tetsuya Takahashi about version 1.3.0. The news primarily goes over everything you’ll find in New Game Plus, but covers other aspects of the patch as well.
Here’s the full rundown:
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 version 1.3.0 out next week with Advanced New Game Mode, Easy Mode, more; lots of details
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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 version 1.3.0 is landing next week, director Tetsuya Takahashi has confirmed. This will be a rather substantial update as it’s comprised of the Advanced New Game Mode and more. Continue on below for more, though be warned of potential spoilers.
Video: Nintendo Australia shares helpful Xenoblade Chronicles 2 tips for beginners
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A new video from Nintendo Australia provides some helpful tips for those who may just be starting out in Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Have a look at it below.
Thinking about setting off on a grand adventure in #XenobladeChronicles2 on #NintendoSwitch?
We can show you a thing or three with our 'Helpful Hints for Beginners' video! pic.twitter.com/s7xSsI0wWz
— Nintendo AU NZ (@NintendoAUNZ) February 2, 2018
