Monolith Soft talks about Xenoblade 3’s City and fate of the Citizens
Posted on 6 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The recently-released Japanese art book for Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and one part of the interview section talks about the City and what happens to the Citizens after the ending.
Executive director and writer Tetsuya Takahashi addressed the topic, which was brought on by a fan survey. There was interest surrounding the end of the game and what happens to the Citizens.
We’d recommend reading Takahashi’s words unless you’ve completed Xenoblade Chronicles 3 yourself, but we’ve translated his comments below. He clarifies the fates of certain characters, talks about the decision Noah makes, and more.
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Monolith Soft explains approach to villains in Xenoblade Chronicles 3
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Tetsuya Takahashi, the executive director and writer for Xenoblade Chronicles 3, explained how he approached Moebius and Z in the game. This comes as part of the recently-released art book (you can import a copy of the rerun here).
Players battle different members of the Consuls, or Moebius, throughout the adventure. It all ultimately concludes with a face-off against Z with Noah and the rest of the gang looking to change the harsh reality of their world, which sees never-ending war and soldiers with ten-year lifespans.
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Xenoblade 3 director acknowledges fans want to see beyond the ending, talks lore
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The Xenoblade Chronicles 3 art book came out this week in Japan, and it contains a pretty big interview with various members of the staff, including executive director / writer Tetsuya Takahashi.
At one point, Takahashi addressed a player survey with a specific topic about the administrator of Origin. This led him to mention that while fans may have some questions and may want to see certain things such as what happens after the end of the game, he’s asking them to wait for now and answers could follow in the future through additional titles.
WonHobby 38 figure news: Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom figmas, Eunie Xenoblade 3 figma, more
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Wonderful Hobby Life For You 38 is currently taking place, and it’s revealed a slew of figure news.
Looking at Nintendo products, new figmas are on the way for Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom with Zelda herself as well as Link and Ganondorf. Elsewhere, Eunie from Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is getting her own figma as well. There are both brand new figures here as well as new looks at ones that were previously announced.
Here are some of the highlights:
Nintendo dev talks about making the Xenoblade 3 logo and boxart
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A little while back, Nintendo staffer Osamu Nagai shared some insight into the making of the logo and boxart for Xenoblade Chronicles 3.
For both the key visual (which would go on to be the boxart) and logo, Nagai thought about the importance of the series’ previous games while also focusing on the individuality of the newest entry. A key point for the logo “was the particles of light that appear when people mourn.” Meanwhile, for the key art, Nagai “used the concept art from development as a base, then combined it with the giant Mechonis Sword and Titan that were in the previous games’ boxarts.”
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 amiibo guide and compatibility list
Posted on 2 months ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 recently received what is assumed to be its final content update, and it adds support / rewards for the newly-released Noah and Mio amiibo figures. This means the game is now compatible with the Shulk, Pyra, Mythra, Noah, and Mio amiibo for a total of five different figurines with special compatibility. Unlike other games with amiibo-exclusive content, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 lets players obtain amiibo-exclusive gear without having to actually own the amiibo. Today, we’ll be going over each piece of exclusive gear (pictures included) plus how to get each one without using its corresponding amiibo figure.
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Xenoblade 3 Official Artworks Aionios Moments art book announced
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
January 18: Kadokawa will release an art book for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 titled Xenoblade 3 Official Artworks Aionios Moments, the company just announced. In Japan, it’s slated for April 1, 2024.
The book features content from both the main game and Future Redeemed DLC. There’ll be a ton of content here as 448 pages will be in the final product.
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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 update out now (version 2.2.0), patch notes
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo and Monolith Soft just started distribution of a new version 2.2.0 update for Xenoblade Chronicles 3.
As you may remember, Noah and Mio amiibo release this week. The game has now added in functionality for both figures.
Here’s the full rundown:
Tetris 99 reveals 35th Maximus Cup with Xenoblade Chronicles 3 theme
Posted on 7 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Tetris 99 has revealed its 35th Maximus Cup, which will give players the chance to earn a theme based on Xenoblade Chronicles 3.
Those with an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription will be able to participate. To earn the theme, players will need to reach 100 points while the event is active. Points are earned simply by battling others online, though you’ll obtain more for a higher placement.
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Xenoblade composer shares a message, says “it’s time for a fresh start”
Posted on 7 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
Kenji Hiramatsu, one of the main composers of the Xenoblade Chronicles series, has shared a special message and says that “it’s time for a fresh start”.
Hiramatsu has worked on the franchise since the very beginning. Some of the tracks he’s been involved with include Engage the Enemy, You Will Know Our Names, Counterattack, You Will Recall Our Names, and You Will Know Our Names – Finale.
