Xenoblade Chronicles 2

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First week sales for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 in the UK were solid, but not phenomenal. However, it’s important to put this into perspective – the Xenoblade franchise is still a fairly niche affair, so the chances of it outselling triple A, multiplatform titles in the UK, which has traditionally been one of Nintendo’s worst markets, were always going to be slim.

Nonetheless, it marks the best debut for the franchise in the UK so far, as sales are up by a third compared to Xenoblade Chronicles X, which was released on the Wii U two years ago. While we don’t have exact numbers yet, Xenoblade Chronicles X sold 10,500 copies in the UK in its first week, so Xenoblade Chronicles 2 should be at about 14,000. First week sales for the original Xenoblade Chronicles on the Wii were at 6,000, so the series has been experiencing a steady growth.

On the higher end of the sales spectrum, meanwhile, Super Mario Odyssey continues to dominate. It has been the best-selling Switch game each week since its debut in late October, and it has now overtaken The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild as the second best-selling Switch game this year. It remains to be seen if it can take the #1 spot from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, though at its current pace, it’s certainly possible.

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We previously posted an unboxing video for Europe’s Xenoblade Chronicles 2 limited edition. We now have the North American equivalent. See the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Special Edition unboxed below.

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Nintendo has published the official launch trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Get a look at the video below.

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Nintendo World Report just wrapped up a live stream showcasing over two hours of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 footage. Check out the full recording below.

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Nintendo UK community manager James Bowden caught up with JRPG enthusiast, streamer, and speed-runner Alexander ‘Bowie’ Pett to show off the areas of Uraya and Mor Ardain in Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Watch the footage below.

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Now that Nintendo has lifted the embargo, some of the first reviews are coming in for Xenoblade Chronicles 2. We’ve rounded up a few of the early verdicts below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch, Videos | 38 Comments

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is finally out tomorrow, and it looks like Monolith Soft saved the biggest rare Blade reveal till the end – KOS-MOS Re: from Xenosaga. This likely doesn’t have any real story significance, but it’s a nice nod to the series’ roots nonetheless. KOS-MOS Re: is voiced by Mariko Suzuki, who also voiced her in the Xenosaga games. Similarly, her Blade design was done by Kunihiko Tanaka, who was also the character designer in the Xenosaga games. Below is her summoning sequence:

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When Xenoblade Chronicles 2 launches on Friday, it’ll come with a day-one update. The RPG will have a 1.1.0 patch.

The update involves the following:

– “Event Theater” function added to watch cut-scenes
– Ability to receive content from Expansion Pass added; “Expansion Pass” added to the main menu where you can receive items
– Game balance adjusted
– Various fixes to improve gameplay

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A pair of unboxing videos have come in for Xenoblade Chronicles 2. The first shows off the European collector’s edition while the second offers a look at the Switch Pro Controller. Check out both unboxings below.

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Nintendo has posted another preview from the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 soundtrack to highlight one of the songs included on the limited edition CD. This time around, we’re able to hear a piece of the Mor Ardain ~Running through the Red Lands~ track. Listen to it below.

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