Nintendo has announced that Xenoblade Chronicles 2 the sequel to the popular RPG franchise will finally be releasing this year, 1 December, 2017.
In anticipation for the release, the developers have released a trailer teasing what we can expect from the upcoming title, including a look at its world, its characters, the setup for its story, and of course, the gameplay itself. Fans will also see that the battle system has been altered from the previous titles(Xenoblade and Xenoblade X)., so we’ll have some new learning to do.
Nintendo has also announced that there will be a limited edition controllers launching with the title. A Xenoblade themed Pro controller, as well as a Special Limited Edition for Xenoblade Chronicles 2– you can check both of these, as well as the gameplay footage for the game, out for yourself below.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 will be launching exclusively for the Switch. Want to learn a little bit more about Xenoblade? Check out the game’s official excerpt below:
‘As the giant beasts march toward death, the last hope is a scavenger named Rex—and Pyra, a living weapon known as a Blade. Can you find the fabled paradise she calls home? Command a group of Blades and lead them to countless strategic victories before the world ends.
Each Titan hosts its own distinct cultures, wildlife, and diverse regions to explore. Search the vast open areas and labyrinthine corridors for treasure, secret paths, and creatures to battle and index.’
