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'''''Xenoblade Chronicles 2''''', known in Japan as '''''Xenoblade 2''''' (Japanese: {{lang|ja|ゼノブレイド2}}, ''Zenobureido Tsū''), is a role-playing video game published by Nintendo and developed by [[Monolith Soft]] for the Nintendo Switch. The game was announced during the Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 on January 12th. The game was released on December 1, 2017 in Japan, North America, Europe, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
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'''''Xenoblade Chronicles 2''''', known in Japan as '''''Xenoblade 2''''' (Japanese: {{lang|ja|ゼノブレイド2}}, ''Zenobureido Tsū''), is a role-playing video game published by Nintendo and developed by [[Monolith Soft]] for the Nintendo Switch. The game was announced during the Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 on January 12th. The game was released on December 1, 2017 in Japan, North America, Europe, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Voice Over is available in English on International cartridges and Japanese on Asian cartridges and free downloadable content for International cartridges, while text is offered in English, French, Spanish, German and Italian on International cartridges; and Japanese, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese on Asian cartridges.
   
 
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|[[:Category:XC2 Characters|Characters]]
 
|[[:Category:XC2 Characters|Characters]]
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|[[:Category:XC2 Quests|Quests]]
 
|[[:Category:XC2 Enemies|Enemies]]
 
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|[[:Category:XC2 Locations|Locations]]
 
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|[[:Category:XC2 Items|Items]]
 
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|[[:Category:Blades|Blades]]
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''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'' uses a similar approach to gameplay mechanics as ''Xenoblade Chronicles'' and ''Xenoblade Chronicles X'', such as the freedom to explore the world of [[Alrest]], the ability to run to virtually anywhere seen in the distance, and the return of a [[Battle Arts (XC2)|Arts]] battle system which involves both auto-attacks and a cooldown timer for each Art. In this installment, playable characters are called [[Driver]]s, and they are supported by weaponized lifeforms called [[Blade]]s, which determines their currently wielded weapon and available arts. Blades appear as characters on the field, although they cannot be controlled directly, and establish a tether to their Driver while supporting them during combat.
 
''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'' uses a similar approach to gameplay mechanics as ''Xenoblade Chronicles'' and ''Xenoblade Chronicles X'', such as the freedom to explore the world of [[Alrest]], the ability to run to virtually anywhere seen in the distance, and the return of a [[Battle Arts (XC2)|Arts]] battle system which involves both auto-attacks and a cooldown timer for each Art. In this installment, playable characters are called [[Driver]]s, and they are supported by weaponized lifeforms called [[Blade]]s, which determines their currently wielded weapon and available arts. Blades appear as characters on the field, although they cannot be controlled directly, and establish a tether to their Driver while supporting them during combat.
   
Unlike in the previous games, Arts must be built up overtime through auto-attacks. Arts are divided into [[Battle Arts (XC2)#Driver Arts|Driver Arts]] and [[Battle Arts (XC2)#Blade Arts|Blade Arts]]. Executing Arts, in turn, will fill up the [[Blade Special|Special]] gauge. These Specials deliver a powerful attack and feature four levels of intensity (from I to IV). Instead of an Art palette, Arts are assigned to the face buttons of the controller. A Driver can have up to three Blades equipped and may switch between them in battle as the situation warrants. The game introduces the new [[Driver Combo|Driver]], [[Blade Combo|Blade]] and [[Fusion Combo]]s battle mechanics.
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Unlike in the previous games, Arts must be built up over time through auto-attacks. Arts are divided into [[Battle Arts (XC2)#Driver Arts|Driver Arts]] and [[Battle Arts (XC2)#Blade Arts|Blade Arts]]. Executing Arts, in turn, will fill up the [[Blade Special|Special]] gauge. These Specials deliver a powerful attack and feature four levels of intensity (from I to IV). Instead of an Art palette, Arts are assigned to the face buttons of the controller. A Driver can have up to three Blades equipped and may switch between them in battle as the situation warrants. The game introduces the new [[Driver Combo|Driver]], [[Blade Combo|Blade]] and [[Fusion Combo]]s battle mechanics.
   
A mechanic called [[Blade Resonance]] allows Drivers to resonate with [[Core Crystal]]s to awaken new Blades, with some being rarer than others, and increase their possibilities. The Blades created cannot be anticipated, however the Rare Blades are unique while the Common Blades are randomly determined. Each Blade is associated with a type of weapon and element affinity. It is possible to switch Blades in order to obtain more combinations allowing more playstyles. A Driver can bond with multiple Blades, enabling flexibility for encountering enemies while on the field.
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A mechanic called [[Blade Resonance]] allows Drivers to resonate with [[Core Crystal]]s to awaken new Blades, with some being rarer than others, and increase their possibilities. The Blades created cannot be anticipated, however, the Rare Blades are unique while the Common Blades are randomly determined. Each Blade is associated with a type of weapon and element affinity. It is possible to switch Blades in order to obtain more combinations allowing more playstyles. A Driver can bond with multiple Blades, enabling flexibility for encountering enemies while on the field.
   
 
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|[[File:Tora-portrait.png|link=Tora (XC2)|75px]]
 
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|'''[[Rex]]'''
 
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|'''[[Tora (XC2)|Tora]]'''
 
|'''[[Tora (XC2)|Tora]]'''
 
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|'''[[Azurda]]'''
 
|'''[[Azurda]]'''
 
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== Downloadable content ==
 
== Downloadable content ==
 
=== Updates ===
 
=== Updates ===
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Several free updates have been released for the game on Switch. These are downloaded automatically when the game is launched if the console has a working internet connection. Each update can expand the game content or fix bugs and glitches.
 
Several free updates have been released for the game on Switch. These are downloaded automatically when the game is launched if the console has a working internet connection. Each update can expand the game content or fix bugs and glitches.
   
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* Game balance adjusted
 
* Game balance adjusted
 
* Various fixes to improve gameplay
 
* Various fixes to improve gameplay
 
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* Added the “Events Theater” feature.
 
** Allows you to view event cut scenes you’ve previously viewed whenever you like.
 
** Requires save data played up to the event cut scene in question.
 
* Added the ability to turn Japanese character voices on or off to the Sound Options.
 
* Added the ability to receive items distributed via the Expansion Pass.
 
** Downloading the Expansion Pass will add “Expansion Pass” to the main menu, allowing you to receive associated items.
 
** The main menu can be accessed during play by pressing the + button.
 
*Adjustments have been made to better balance aspects of the game.
 
*Adjustments have been made to make for a more pleasant gaming experience.
 
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* By pressing the X Button, the [[Skip Travel]] screen will open the map to the current location. This will make it easier to spot Skip Travel locations and Salvage Points on the map.
 
* By pressing the X Button, the [[Skip Travel]] screen will open the map to the current location. This will make it easier to spot Skip Travel locations and Salvage Points on the map.
 
* An additional 1:1 zoom on the mini map will be displayed by pressing the L Stick. This will allow improved visibility of your surroundings and make it easier to check quest locations.
 
* An additional 1:1 zoom on the mini map will be displayed by pressing the L Stick. This will allow improved visibility of your surroundings and make it easier to check quest locations.
 
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* Fixed an issue occurring in the Gormott regular quest “One Step Ahead,” where acquiring the Healing Herb quest item at 12:00 caused the item to fail to be counted in the quest log, preventing completion of the quest.
 
* Fixed an issue occurring in the Gormott regular quest “A Young Man's Prize,” where acquiring the Snow-White Rhino quest item at 7:00 caused the item to fail to be counted in the quest log, preventing completion of the quest.
 
* Fixed an issue occurring in the Gormott regular quest “The Riddle on the Wall,” preventing quest progression.
 
* Fixed an issue occurring in Perceval’s blade quest “Failure and Success,” preventing quest progression.
 
* Fixed an issue occurring in Gorg’s blade quest “Follow Your Passion,” preventing quest progression.
 
* Fixed an issue occurring after viewing the “Something in Common” movie in the “Chapter One: Encounters” section of the Events Theater causing the camera to continue shaking after returning to the game.
 
* Made adjustments to improve the stability of performing certain actions.
 
** Due to these adjustments, time required for Skip Travel and loading event cut scenes has become longer in some instances and shorter in others.
 
* A Pro Controller can now be used when the Joy-Con Controllers are attached to the system in Tabletop Mode.
 
* Added an Easy difficulty to the Tiger! Tiger! mini game.
 
* Added a new size of map to the mini map.
 
* Pressing X when in the field to open the Skip Travel screen, the map of your current location will open.
 
* Added functionality to allow players to receive the second round of items associated with the Expansion Pass.
 
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** ''"Think you can take me?"'' becomes ''"Take this!"''
 
** ''"Think you can take me?"'' becomes ''"Take this!"''
 
** ''"Don't forget me!"'' becomes ''"Don't forget!"''
 
** ''"Don't forget me!"'' becomes ''"Don't forget!"''
 
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* Fixed an issue in which parts set to a specific Skill RAM failed to provide their intended effects.
 
* Adjusted the Gormott regular quest ''[[The Riddle on the Wall]]'' to make it completable regardless of player progression in the main story.
 
* Adjusted Finch's Blade Quest ''[[Birds of a Feather]]'' to make it completable regardless of player progression in the main story.
 
* Fixed an issue in Agate's Blade Quest ''[[Precious Yearnings]]'' preventing quest progression.
 
* Added functionality to allow players to receive the first round of quests and the second round of items associated with the Expansion Pass.
 
* Voiced segments in menus can now be skipped with the A or B button.
 
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** While expanded, the mini-map can display the same icons set up on the Skip Travel screen.
 
** While expanded, the mini-map can display the same icons set up on the Skip Travel screen.
 
** The "Easy Mode" is added to the game difficulty. The original game difficulty level is "Normal Mode". The difficulty level can be changed at any time with the in-game options.
 
** The "Easy Mode" is added to the game difficulty. The original game difficulty level is "Normal Mode". The difficulty level can be changed at any time with the in-game options.
** New sorting options for Accessories, Aux Cores, and Blade lists.
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** New sorting options for [[Accessory|Accessories]], [[Aux Core]]s, and Blade lists.
 
* The second playthrough New Game Plus elements:
 
* The second playthrough New Game Plus elements:
 
** Many elements carried over to New Game Plus such as Driver levels, awakened Blades, Driver and Blade equipment and Affinity Charts, acquired items and Gold, [[Development Level]] status and Merc Group level, status of Events Theater and defeated unique monsters, and play time.
 
** Many elements carried over to New Game Plus such as Driver levels, awakened Blades, Driver and Blade equipment and Affinity Charts, acquired items and Gold, [[Development Level]] status and Merc Group level, status of Events Theater and defeated unique monsters, and play time.
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** All Blades can be dispatched on [[Merc Group|Merc Missions]]. This means that Blades like Pyra, Mythra or Dromarch that could not be disengaged from the party during an initial playthrough can now be dispatched.
 
** All Blades can be dispatched on [[Merc Group|Merc Missions]]. This means that Blades like Pyra, Mythra or Dromarch that could not be disengaged from the party during an initial playthrough can now be dispatched.
 
** Level 4 Specials of certain Blades can be unlocked.
 
** Level 4 Specials of certain Blades can be unlocked.
** New Drivers' Skills by adding further growth factors to unlock in the hidden Drivers' Affinitiess, such as Zeke's "Eye of Shining Justice" skills.
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** New Drivers' Skills by adding further growth factors to unlock in the hidden Drivers' Affinities, such as Zeke's "Eye of Shining Justice" skills.
 
** Drivers' level can be decreased at inns, and will likewise gain bonus experience according to their decreased level. This bonus experience can be exchanged for special items, including an [[Accessory Expander Kit|item]] that increases the number of Accessory slots available to a Driver, obtainable by trading with the [[Traveling Bard|bards]] who appear on each Titan.
 
** Drivers' level can be decreased at inns, and will likewise gain bonus experience according to their decreased level. This bonus experience can be exchanged for special items, including an [[Accessory Expander Kit|item]] that increases the number of Accessory slots available to a Driver, obtainable by trading with the [[Traveling Bard|bards]] who appear on each Titan.
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** Ability to recruit Blades from [[Torna (Organization)|Torna]].
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** Ability to recruit Torna members:
 
*** Ability to recruit the Blades Obrona, Sever, Perdido and Cressidus from Torna, who can join the player's party as Blades.
 
*** Akhos, Patroka and Mikhail from Torna will also be able to join the player's party as Blades.
 
*** These new Blades can be obtained by resonating with Core Crystals or after meeting them in quests.
 
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* Issues Fixed
 
** Fixed an issue occurring in chapter 7 and onward, in which specific conditions caused bonded blades and drivers to not appear in the Manage Blades menu.
 
** Fixed an issue associated with acquiring Perun’s Key Affinity Gift in which the counter for “small good deeds” required to earn it would stop, making the item unobtainable.
 
** Fixed an issue associated with acquiring Perceval’s Affinity Gift, “Brandish,” in which certain monsters failed to count toward the requirements “Defeat Igna enemies in Uraya. (Excludes unique monsters.)" and “Defeat Tirkin enemies in Tantal. (Excludes unique monsters.)".
 
** Fixed an issue associated with acquiring Perceval’s Affinity Gift, “Brandish,” in which defeating high-level Tirkin enemies (around level 80) failed to count toward the “Defeat Tirkin enemies in Tantal. (Excludes unique monsters.)”.
 
** Fixed an issue in which Blades with the condition “Deal a certain amount of damage in one hit” to acquire Affinity Gifts would not meet the condition if they were not present at the start of a battle, and were brought in via Blade Switching instead.
 
** Fixed an issue in which Rare Blades, once released, could not achieve a level of Trust higher than S1, even if bonded with a different Driver.
 
*** After applying this update, performing an action to raise Trust (clearing quests, using pouch items, etc.) will raise the rare blade’s Trust to the correct rank.
 
** Fixed an issue with Poppiswap in which if the player possessed a combined total of 1023 or more Skill RAM and Skill Upgrade parts, and equipped the 1024th part, they would be unable to set or crystalize any additional parts, even if they had enough energy to do so.
 
** Fixed an issue in which the descriptions for the Silver Feather and Phantom Feather accessories was switched.
 
* Advanced New Game has been added
 
** Players with save data from the final chapter and who have cleared the game will now be able to select “Advanced New Game” on the title screen and carry over some of their data from the previous playthrough.
 
** Elements carried over into Advanced New Game
 
*** Driver levels
 
*** Driver and Blade equipment and growth
 
*** Awakened Blades
 
*** Acquired items and gold
 
*** Town development status and Merc Group level
 
*** Status of Events Theater and defeated unique monsters
 
*** Play time
 
** New system features added to Advanced New Game
 
*** Bonding with certain Blades from Torna will allow them to join your party.
 
*** Meeting certain Blades from Torna in the game world will allow them to join your party.
 
*** All Blades can be dispatched on Merc Missions.
 
*** Driver Hidden Affinities have been unlocked. New skills can also be learned.
 
*** Zeke’s “Eye of Shining Justice” has been unlocked. (The skill can be learned by developing Zeke’s Hidden Affinities)
 
*** Levels can now be decreased at inns, with a corresponding amount of bonus EXP being granted for the number of levels decreased.
 
*** Traveling Bards that will exchange Bonus EXP and special items have been added to various locations throughout Alrest.
 
**** Traveling Bards are displayed on the mini map as green shop icons.
 
**** Among the newly exchangeable items, there are those that will increase the number of accessories a Driver can have equipped.
 
*** Level 4 Specials have been unlocked for certain Blades.
 
** Things to note in Advanced New Game
 
*** Quests, Heart-to-Hearts, and Skip Travel points will all be reset.
 
*** Cleared Merc Missions will be reset.
 
*** Saving after beginning an Advanced New Game playthrough will overwrite the save data in which you initially cleared the game.
 
* Other Updates
 
** Easy difficulty has been added. Due to this addition, the default difficulty will now be “Normal.”
 
*** This only adjusts the balance of elements of battles. Game difficulty can be changed at any time via the Options menu.
 
** Added a “simple mode” option allowing players to skip the lottery animation when bonding with Blades.
 
** Added the ability to “lock” Blades so that they can’t be mistakenly released.
 
** Added a “Sort” option to the Blade List, Accessories, Aux Cores, and Poppy’s Skill Parts.
 
** Map icons will now appear on the mini map.
 
** Adjusted AI to perform Blade Switches with no regard for Driver combos when using Drivers that prioritize Driver combos while fighting enemies against whom those combos aren’t effective.
 
** Added the ability to receive the 4th round of items distributed via the Expansion Pass.
 
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The version 1.3.1 update was released on March 30th, 2018. It included the following changes:
 
The version 1.3.1 update was released on March 30th, 2018. It included the following changes:
 
* "New Quests Pack 2" added for purchasers of the Expansion Pass.
 
* "New Quests Pack 2" added for purchasers of the Expansion Pass.
* Fixes the bug that was introduced in Ver.1.3.0, in particular some Common Blade disappearance during New Game Plus.
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* Fixes the bug that was introduced in Ver.1.3.0, in particular, some Common Blade disappearance during New Game Plus.
 
* Many remaining issues fixed.
 
* Many remaining issues fixed.
 
* The new DLC NPC, [[Momoni]] has been added to chapter 1 of New Game Plus, to restore the money one time. He will help when the party is unable to buy an Abyss Vest or unable to send funds due to lack of money on-hand.
 
* The new DLC NPC, [[Momoni]] has been added to chapter 1 of New Game Plus, to restore the money one time. He will help when the party is unable to buy an Abyss Vest or unable to send funds due to lack of money on-hand.
 
* The difficulty is adjusted of some of the Boss battles in Chapter 10 of New Game Plus reflecting Rex's level.
 
* The difficulty is adjusted of some of the Boss battles in Chapter 10 of New Game Plus reflecting Rex's level.
* The currently held and maximum number of accessories, Aux Cores、and Poppy parts in menus and shops are now dislayed.
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* The currently held and maximum number of accessories, Aux Cores、and Poppy parts in menus and shops are now displayed.
 
* The notification page containing information about the Expansion Pass is added to the menu. If the Expansion Pass is removed or deleted from the console, "Continue" can no longer be selected to resume Expansion Pass save data. "Continue" can be selected again once the Expansion Pass is downloaded.
 
* The notification page containing information about the Expansion Pass is added to the menu. If the Expansion Pass is removed or deleted from the console, "Continue" can no longer be selected to resume Expansion Pass save data. "Continue" can be selected again once the Expansion Pass is downloaded.
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* Issues Fixed
 
** Fixed an issue where common blades resonated to drivers other than Rex were being deleted if the player started a New Game Plus with them assigned to Rex.
 
*** We apologize, but even if you update your data, you will be unable to restore your common blades.
 
** Fixed an issue during New Game Plus where the player was unable to acquire a common blade’s affinity gift even after fulfilling the conditions.
 
** Fixed an issue where rare blades that were released were unable to rise above trust level S if they resonated with a character again.
 
*** Downloading the update data will set the trust level at S.
 
*** In the case that the actual trust level is higher than S, then upon doing something to raise the trust level, it will quickly increase to its actual level.
 
** We have addressed the following problems where effects intended to be applied to blades on standby were only effective when they were deployed in battle.
 
*** Core Chips: Some status up types such as “HP MAX Boost”, “Increases the enemy gold drop rate”,”Increases the enemy item drop rate”
 
*** Aux Cores:”Hunter’s’ Chemistry”, and “Shoulder to Shoulder”
 
*** Poppy’s Skill RAM: Some status up types such as “HP MAX Boost”, “Gold Rush”, “Treasure Sensor”, “Hunter’s Chemistry”, and “Shoulder to Shoulder”.
 
*** Common Blade Skills: “Accelerated Growth”, ”Weaponsmaster”, ”Gold Rush”, and “Treasure Sensor”.
 
** Fixed an issue where Patroka’s Evasion Effect Art wasn’t triggering correctly.
 
** Fixed an issue where the player couldn’t advance in the Gormott quest “Whereabouts Unknown”.
 
** Fixed an issue where the player couldn’t advance in the Uraya quest “Marvelous Mercenaries”.
 
** Fixed an issue where the player couldn’t advance in the Mor Ardain quest “We Meet Again”.
 
** Fixed an issue where the minimap and compass wouldn’t display, and fast travel with the X-button would become unavailable.
 
** Fixed an issue where Mythra’s 10% Ether modifier wasn’t being reflected in Rex’s Ether attribute display.
 
*** This problem concerned the display of the modifier; it was being applied.
 
** Addressed a problem with crafting field skills such as “Pyra’s Cooking” where you couldn’t continually make things.
 
** Fixed an issue where titles of locations were not displaying when discovering landmarks, locations, and secret areas/viewpoints.
 
** Fixed an issue where blades would cycle backwards for Rex when using blade change if Mythra was engaged.
 
 
* Changes and New Features
 
** An NPC, “Momoni,” has been added to chapter one of New Game Plus, to restore your money one time.
 
** He will help you when you are unable to buy an Abyss Vest or unable to send funds due to lack of money on-hand.
 
** Adjusted the difficulty of some of the boss battles in Chapter Ten of New Game Plus (so that they reflect Rex’s level).
 
** Now displays the currently held and maximum number of accessories, Aux Cores、and Poppy parts in menus and shops.
 
** Added a function to download the second Expansion Pass quest.
 
** Added a notification page to the menu that contains information about the Expansion Pass.
 
** If the Expansion Pass is removed or deleted from your console, “Continue” can no longer be selected to resume Expansion Pass save data.
 
*** You will be able to select Continue again once you download the Expansion Pass.
 
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* Added the sorting categories "Driver", "Trust", and "Field Skill" to the Blade List.
 
* Added the sorting categories "Driver", "Trust", and "Field Skill" to the Blade List.
 
* Added the sorting category "Type" to the list of Accessories.
 
* Added the sorting category "Type" to the list of Accessories.
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* Issues Fixed
 
** Fixed an issue causing the rare blade Dagas to disappear if bonded with a driver other than Rex, but engaged with Rex when starting a New Game Plus.
 
** If Dagas has disappeared, downloading the latest update will cause him to be restored.
 
** Fixed an issue causing Adenine’s blade quest, “Limits of Awareness” to advance automatically after continuing when the Ver. 1.3.1 update had been applied.
 
** Fixed an issue that rarely prevented Skip Travel when on the Skip Travel screen
 
** Fixed an issue causing the Recover Recharge effect from Mythra’s skill, Lightspeed Flurry, not to occur when used as a Special.
 
* Changes and New Features
 
** Added the sorting categories “Driver,” “Trust,” and “Field Skill” to the Blade List.
 
** Added the sorting category “Type” to the list of Accessories.
 
** After having cleared the game’s main story, once a star appears next to your current money in the menu the rare blade, T-elos can be bonded from core crystals at random.
 
** Numerous traveling bards have been added that will exchange bonus EXP for Poppi’s rare parts when playing New Game Plus.
 
** Added functionality to receive the first additional rare blade from the Expansion Pass, Poppibuster.
 
** Poppibuster is a special blade, and the quest rare blade quest “Shiny New Power” must be completed to a certain point before Poppibuster can be engaged.
 
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* "New Quests Pack 3" added for purchasers of the Expansion Pass.
 
* "New Quests Pack 3" added for purchasers of the Expansion Pass.
 
* Several issues fixed.
 
* Several issues fixed.
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* Issues Fixed
 
** Fixed an issue causing the game to lock up when certain Specials (Lv4) were used.
 
** Fixed an issue causing Affinity Rewards that had already been received to be received again when reforging bonds with rare blades.
 
* Fixed an issue causing blades not to use their standby motions when blade switching in the field.
 
* Changes and New Features
 
** Added functionality to receive the third round of quests distributed via the Expansion Pass.
 
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* "Challenge Battle Mode Pack" added for purchasers of the Expansion Pass
 
* "Challenge Battle Mode Pack" added for purchasers of the Expansion Pass
 
* [[Shulk]] and [[Fiora]] from ''Xenoblade Chronicles'' join the fight as Blades.
 
* [[Shulk]] and [[Fiora]] from ''Xenoblade Chronicles'' join the fight as Blades.
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* Issues Fixed
 
** The fix associated with acquiring Perun’s Key Affinity Gift intended to fix the counter for “small good deeds” applied in Ver. 1.3.0 did not completely solve the issue, so an additional fix has been made.
 
* Changes and New Features
 
** New Unique Monster Subjugation Reports have been added.
 
*** Defeating a unique monster will record the time it was defeated. Subjugation reports for defeated unique monsters can be found by examining their graves, or by selecting them from a list provided by the battle auditor in Garfont village.
 
** An icon will now indicate when a monster has become enraged during battle.
 
** Added the "Nopon Summons" option to the Expansion Pass menu, which allows access to a new Challenge Battle.
 
*** Challenge Battles allow players to cross paths with Shulk and Fiora from Xenoblade Chronicles. They feature a high level of difficulty but offer rewards such as new accessories, Aux Cores, and Noponstones.
 
*** Noponstones may be exchanged for items that slightly alter the appearance of the party characters or for Poppi’s rare parts. (These changes in appearance may not be reflected in all cut scenes.)
 
*** Completing these difficult challenges will grant the player key items allowing Shulk and Fiora to join their adventures in Alrest. Make sure your drivers and blades are ready before taking them on.
 
** Added functionality for "Extra Game Options" newly added to the Expansion Pass. Once received, the following features will be added to the game settings portion of the options menu:
 
*** Auto-Battle:
 
***:Enabling this feature will cause the character under player control to use arts and blade switch automatically after engaging in battle.
 
*** Automate Special Button Challenges:
 
***:Enabling this feature will allow button challenges for Special moves to be skipped by causing them to succeed automatically with a “Good” rating.
 
*** Enemy Aggression:
 
***:Disabling this will prevent enemies from initiating combat. (Does not apply to unique monsters, bosses, quest enemies, or salvage enemies)
 
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* New [[Shackle Blade Resist]] Skill RAMs.
 
* Changes made to Challenge Battle Mode.
 
* Changes made to Challenge Battle Mode.
 
** Some issues fixed.
 
** Some issues fixed.
** New items available from Nopon Archsage.
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** New items available from [[Nopon Archsage]].
 
* "New Quests Pack 4" added for purchasers of the Expansion Pass.
 
* "New Quests Pack 4" added for purchasers of the Expansion Pass.
 
* "New Rare Blade Pack" added for purchasers of the Expansion Pass.
 
* "New Rare Blade Pack" added for purchasers of the Expansion Pass.
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The version 1.5.2 update was released on August 24, 2018. It included the following changes:
* Issues Fixed
 
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* Changes made to Challenge Battle Mode.
** Fixed an issue with the Expansion Pass Challenge Battle, “Humanoid Alliance” preventing play from proceeding from one wave to the next.
 
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** New challenge battles available from Nopon Archsage.
* Changes and New Features
 
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** [[Elma]] from ''Xenoblade Chronicles X'' can be obtained as a usable blade if she is beaten in the challenge battle [[Otherworldly Fighter]].
** The Skill RAM “Shackle Blade Resist” I – V have been added as parts you can create via Poppiswap.
 
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** New items available from Nopon Archsage.
** The ability to acquire the Rare Blade, Crossette is now available via the Expansion Pass.
 
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* "New Rare Blade Pack" added for purchasers of the Expansion Pass.
** A core crystal is available that will guarantee bonding with Crossette. Crossette possesses the following characteristics:
 
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** [[Corvin]] can be obtained
*** Weapon type: Ball
 
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*** Role: Recovery
 
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==== Version 2.0.0 ====
** The fourth and final round of DLC quests is now available via the Expansion Pass.
 
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The version 2.0.0 update was released on September 14, 2018. It included the following changes:
** The difficulty levels “Bringer of Chaos” and “Custom” have been added to the game options as a means of supporting your adventures in the Expansion Pass content.
 
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*** With the difficulty level set to “Custom,” a maximum of 10 parameters related to battle such as enemy attack power and max HP and Party Gauge Gains can be adjusted as you see fit.
 
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* Fixed a bug which could prevent completion of quests in certain cases.
*** Selecting the default settings when using “Custom” difficulty will be equivalent to playing at the Normal difficulty level.
 
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* Main title screen updated to add ''[[Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna ~ The Golden Country|Torna ~ The Golden Country]]'' for purchasers of the Expansion Pass.
** The difficulty levels “Bringer of Chaos” and “Custom” have been added to the Challenge Battle: Nopondemonium in the Expansion Pass.
 
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* "[[#Final Item Distribution List|Final Item Distribution List]]" added for purchasers of the Expansion Pass.
** The ability to change the battle music when fighting unique monsters to the track “You Will Know Our Names” from the original Xenoblade Chronicles has been added to the game options in the selection “Special BGM.”
 
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* Elma’s Overdrive ability can now be used if switching from auto-battle to manual controls during battle.
*** To listen to this alternate music, you must first have one of the characters Shulk or Fiora in your party. (Shulk and Fiora are available via the Expansion Pass)
 
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* Elma can join your party as a Blade during the [[Challenge Battle]] "Nopondemonium" in the Expansion Pass.
*** This functionality is added automatically by updating the Expansion Pass and is set to “Enabled” by default.
 
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** Nopon crystals can now be exchanged for additional items in the Challenge Battle: Nopondemonium, available via the Expansion Pass.
 
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*** In addition to items that will slightly alter a character’s outfit, there are now also items that will improve Tora’s “Idea” level.
 
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==== Version 2.0.1 ====
*** Select “Gift from Zuo 2” then “Nopon Invitation” after choosing Expansion Pass on the Main Menu to make these additional items available.
 
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The version 2.0.1 update was released on October 18, 2018. It included the following changes:
** Check marks have been added next to any items you already possess when viewing the item list while exchanging Nopon crystals for items in Challenge Battle: Nopondemonium.
 
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** The difficulty of the Expansion Pass Challenge Battle, “Attack of the Aspar” has been adjusted.
 
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* Bug fixes
*** Yackle Aspars, who appear when playing on Easy will get a smaller amount of HP when leveling up.
 
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==== Version 2.0.2 ====
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The version 2.0.2 update was released on December 2, 2018. It included the following changes:
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* Added the ability to receive the new [[Massive Melee Mythra]] Aux Core, which changes the appearance of Mythra in both ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'' and ''Torna ~ The Golden Country''.
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** It can be received in ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'' by speaking to [[Brobro]] near the [[Salvage Deck]] in the [[Argentum Trade Guild]] anytime after Chapter 3 has been completed.
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** It can be received in ''Torna ~ The Golden Country'' by speaking to the [[Nameless Wanderpon]] in the [[Feltley Village]] in the [[Kingdom of Torna]].
 
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=== Japanese-voice Pack Free DLC ===
 
=== Japanese-voice Pack Free DLC ===
* December 1st, 2017: A free day-one DLC adds the Japanese-voice Pack.
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* December 1st, 2017: A free day-one DLC adds the Japanese-voice Pack. Exclusive to International cartridges.
   
 
=== Expansion Pass ===
 
=== Expansion Pass ===
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* Upgrade Parts for Poppi QT: 30,000 Ether
 
* Upgrade Parts for Poppi QT: 30,000 Ether
 
* Driver Essentials Set 3:
 
* Driver Essentials Set 3:
** Legendary Core Crystal x 8
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* Legendary Core Crystal x 8
** Overdrive Protocol x 3
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* Overdrive Protocol x 3
   
 
==== New Quests Pack 2 ====
 
==== New Quests Pack 2 ====
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==== New Rare Blade Pack 2 ====
 
==== New Rare Blade Pack 2 ====
 
July 27th, 2018: An incoming additional Rare Blade for the main game:
 
July 27th, 2018: An incoming additional Rare Blade for the main game:
* A Blade called [[Crossette]] appears in the game. The Rare Blade Quest ''A Firecracker of a Gal'' must be completed to obtain a Core Crystal guaranteed to awaken Crossette.
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* A Blade called [[Crossette]] appears in the game. The Key Item [[A Firecracker of a Gal]] must be obtained to receive a [[Ebullient Core Crystal|Core Crystal]] guaranteed to awaken Crossette.
   
==== New Difficulty Levels ====
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==== Helpful New Features ====
July 27th, 2018: An incoming new challenge mode with a higher difficulty level: Bringer of Chaos.
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July 27th, 2018: Adds two difficulty levels, "Bringer of Chaos" and "Custom".
 
* [[New Difficulty Levels]]
 
* [[New Difficulty Levels]]
 
* [[Nopon Invitation]]
 
* [[Nopon Invitation]]
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==== New Rare Blade Pack 3 ====
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August 24th, 2018: An incoming additional Rare Blade for the main game:
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* A Blade called [[Corvin]] appears in the game. The Key Item [[A Boy of Two Swords]] must be obtained to receive a [[Divine Core Crystal|Core Crystal]] guaranteed to awaken Corvin.
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==== New Challenge Battle Mode Features ====
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August 24th, 2018: Adds two new challenge battles, "Otherworldly Fighter and "Poisoned Paradise."
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* [[Nopon Summons, Pt. 2]]
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* [[Nopon Invitation, Pt. 2]]
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==== Final Item Distribution List ====
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September 14, 2018: The final set of adventure support items:
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* [[Legendary Core Crystal]] ×15
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* [[Overdrive Protocol]] ×3
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* [[Love Source (XC2)|Love Source]] ×10
   
 
==== Torna ~ The Golden Country ====
 
==== Torna ~ The Golden Country ====
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[[File:XC2 Torna Art.jpg|thumb|180px|''Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna ~ The Golden Country'']]
 
September 14th, 2018: ''[[Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna ~ The Golden Country|Torna ~ The Golden Country]]'': An incoming brand-new story and adventure about the past of the [[Kingdom of Torna]]. A physical version will be available on September 21st.
 
September 14th, 2018: ''[[Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna ~ The Golden Country|Torna ~ The Golden Country]]'': An incoming brand-new story and adventure about the past of the [[Kingdom of Torna]]. A physical version will be available on September 21st.
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== Event ==
 
== Event ==
Monolith Soft has announced on April 27th, 2018 an {{Plainlink|https://www.monolithsoft.co.jp/xb2/illust/ Illustration Contest}} in Japan, in order to design and release a new Rare [[Blade]].
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Monolith Soft announced on April 27th, 2018 an {{Plainlink|https://www.monolithsoft.co.jp/xb2/illust/ Illustration Contest}} in Japan in which artists could submit their own artwork up until June 22nd.
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== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
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Box Art Exterior.png|American box art
 
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=== Torna ~ The Golden Country ===
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=== ''Torna ~ The Golden Country'' ===
 
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== Videos ==
 
== Videos ==
 
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File:Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Expansion Pass - Elma Trailer - Nintendo Switch|Expansion Pass Elma trailer
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File:Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Expansion Pass - The Adventure Continues Trailer - Nintendo Switch|Expansion Pass trailer
 
File:Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Torna ~ The Golden Country - Nintendo Treehouse Live E3 2018|Torna ~ The Golden Country during the third Nintendo Treehouse Live at E3 2018
 
File:Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Torna ~ The Golden Country - Nintendo Treehouse Live E3 2018|Torna ~ The Golden Country during the third Nintendo Treehouse Live at E3 2018
 
File:Xenoblade Chronocles 2 Challenge Battle Mode Gameplay - Nintendo Treehouse Live E3 2018|Challenge Battle Mode Gameplay during the second Nintendo Treehouse Live at E3 2018
 
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== External links ==
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== Reception ==
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''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'' received an aggregate score of 83/100 based on 92 critic reviews on Metacritic.<ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/xenoblade-chronicles-2 Metascore for Xenoblade Chronicles]''Metacritic'', Retrieved March 11, 2020</ref> On whatoplay.com, it receives an aggregate score (''playscore'') of 8.51 based on 50 critics and 3,100+ gamer ratings.<ref>[https://whatoplay.com/switch/xenoblade-chronicles-2/ playscore for Xenoblade Chronicles 2]''whatoplay.com'', Retrieved March 11, 2020</ref> It ranks 4th place on its ''"Top 10 Best Open World Nintendo Switch Games of All Time"'' list.<ref>[https://whatoplay.com/videos/switch-best-open-world-2019/ Top 10 Best Open World Nintendo Switch Games of All Time], Retrieved March 11, 2020</ref>
   
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== External links ==
 
=== Nintendo Japan ===
 
=== Nintendo Japan ===
 
* [http://www.nintendo.co.jp/software/switch/xenoblade2/index.html Official ''Xenoblade 2'' website]
 
* [http://www.nintendo.co.jp/software/switch/xenoblade2/index.html Official ''Xenoblade 2'' website]
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=== Nintendo of America ===
 
=== Nintendo of America ===
 
 
* [http://xenobladechronicles2.nintendo.com/ Official ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'' website]
 
* [http://xenobladechronicles2.nintendo.com/ Official ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'' website]
 
* [https://xenobladechronicles2.nintendo.com/dlc/ ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'' Expansion Pass]
 
* [https://xenobladechronicles2.nintendo.com/dlc/ ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'' Expansion Pass]
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=== Nintendo UK ===
 
=== Nintendo UK ===
 
 
* [https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch/Xenoblade-Chronicles-2-1233955.html Official ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'' website]
 
* [https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch/Xenoblade-Chronicles-2-1233955.html Official ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'' website]
 
* [https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch/Xenoblade-Chronicles-2-1233955.html#Expansion_Pass Expansion Pass]
 
* [https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch/Xenoblade-Chronicles-2-1233955.html#Expansion_Pass Expansion Pass]
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=== Other links ===
 
=== Other links ===
 
 
* [http://www.4gamer.net/games/368/G036837/20171130058/ 4Gamer interview of Tetsuya Takahashi] (Japanese)
 
* [http://www.4gamer.net/games/368/G036837/20171130058/ 4Gamer interview of Tetsuya Takahashi] (Japanese)
 
* [http://www.procyon-studio.co.jp/special/xenoblade2/ ''Xenoblade 2'' Soundtrack] official website
 
* [http://www.procyon-studio.co.jp/special/xenoblade2/ ''Xenoblade 2'' Soundtrack] official website
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuC4YLLkqME Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017]
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuC4YLLkqME Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017]
 
* [[wikipedia:Xenoblade Chronicles 2|''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'']] article on Wikipedia
 
* [[wikipedia:Xenoblade Chronicles 2|''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'']] article on Wikipedia
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Xenoblade Chronicles 2, known in Japan as Xenoblade 2 (Japanese: ゼノブレイド2, Zenobureido Tsū), is a role-playing video game published by Nintendo and developed by Monolith Soft for the Nintendo Switch. The game was announced during the Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 on January 12th. The game was released on December 1, 2017 in Japan, North America, Europe, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Voice Over is available in English on International cartridges and Japanese on Asian cartridges and free downloadable content for International cartridges, while text is offered in English, French, Spanish, German and Italian on International cartridges; and Japanese, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese on Asian cartridges.

Categories

Characters Quests Enemies NPCs Locations
Items Drivers Blades Accessories Aux Cores

Gameplay

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 uses a similar approach to gameplay mechanics as Xenoblade Chronicles and Xenoblade Chronicles X, such as the freedom to explore the world of Alrest, the ability to run to virtually anywhere seen in the distance, and the return of a Arts battle system which involves both auto-attacks and a cooldown timer for each Art. In this installment, playable characters are called Drivers, and they are supported by weaponized lifeforms called Blades, which determines their currently wielded weapon and available arts. Blades appear as characters on the field, although they cannot be controlled directly, and establish a tether to their Driver while supporting them during combat.

Unlike in the previous games, Arts must be built up over time through auto-attacks. Arts are divided into Driver Arts and Blade Arts. Executing Arts, in turn, will fill up the Special gauge. These Specials deliver a powerful attack and feature four levels of intensity (from I to IV). Instead of an Art palette, Arts are assigned to the face buttons of the controller. A Driver can have up to three Blades equipped and may switch between them in battle as the situation warrants. The game introduces the new Driver, Blade and Fusion Combos battle mechanics.

A mechanic called Blade Resonance allows Drivers to resonate with Core Crystals to awaken new Blades, with some being rarer than others, and increase their possibilities. The Blades created cannot be anticipated, however, the Rare Blades are unique while the Common Blades are randomly determined. Each Blade is associated with a type of weapon and element affinity. It is possible to switch Blades in order to obtain more combinations allowing more playstyles. A Driver can bond with multiple Blades, enabling flexibility for encountering enemies while on the field.

XC2-battle-screen
  • XC2-bullet-1 Party Gauge: A three-bar gauge filled as the party characters fight together. The energy gathered in a full bar is necessary to revive an incapacitated member, and the full gauge is necessary to initiate a Chain Attack, where each member attacks in succession with one of their Blades.
  • XC2-bullet-2 Party: Names, levels, and HP of the Drivers in the party.
  • XC2-bullet-3 Blades: The Blades currently driven and mapped to the corresponding buttons of the controller.
  • XC2-bullet-4 Arts Palette: The Arts the Driver controlled accessible from the current Blade, each one mapped to the corresponding button of the right controller.
  • XC2-bullet-5 Special Art Effect: The duration effect of the Special Art inflicted to the enemy. During this time, other Special Arts can be used for Blade Combos.
  • XC2-bullet-6 Blade Combo Tree: The Special Arts available to be chained together to continue the Blade Combo.
  • XC2-bullet-7 Enemy Info: The enemy's level, name, HP bar, and elemental weakness.
  • XC2-bullet-8 Available Elemental Arts: Icons displaying another Driver using a Blade, here Nia driving her Water Blade Dromarch, who can continue the Blade Combo with "Venom Water". When this move is charged and available, a controller button will appear inside the icon.

Story

Main article: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (plot)

Characters

Rex pic Pyra pic Mythra-portrait Nia-portrait Dromarch-portrait Tora-portrait Poppi-a-portrait
Rex Pyra Mythra Nia Dromarch Tora Poppi α
Vandham XC2 Portrait Roc Portrait Zeke-portrait Pandoria Portrait Mòrag Portrait Brighid Portrait XC2-Jitchan
Vandham Roc Zeke Pandoria Mòrag Brighid Azurda

Downloadable content

Updates

For the full patch notes, see [How to update Xenoblade Chronicles 2].

Several free updates have been released for the game on Switch. These are downloaded automatically when the game is launched if the console has a working internet connection. Each update can expand the game content or fix bugs and glitches.

Version 1.1.0

The version 1.1.0 update was released on December 1st, 2017. It included the following changes:

  • "Event Theater" function to watch cutscenes
  • "Expansion Pass" function added to the main menu.
  • Game balance adjusted
  • Various fixes to improve gameplay

Version 1.1.1

The version 1.1.1 update was released on December 22nd, 2017. It included the following changes:

  • Bug fixes
  • Easy mode for Tiger! Tiger!
  • By pressing the X Button, the Skip Travel screen will open the map to the current location. This will make it easier to spot Skip Travel locations and Salvage Points on the map.
  • An additional 1:1 zoom on the mini map will be displayed by pressing the L Stick. This will allow improved visibility of your surroundings and make it easier to check quest locations.

Version 1.2.0

The version 1.2.0 update was released on January 18th, 2018. It included the following changes:

  • Bug fixes
  • "New Quests Pack 1" and "Helpful Items Pack 3" added for purchasers of the Expansion Pass
  • Voiced segments in menus can be skipped
  • Although not mentioned in the official update notes, this update changes some of the battle dialog of Ardainian Soldiers:
    • "Think you can take me?" becomes "Take this!"
    • "Don't forget me!" becomes "Don't forget!"

Version 1.3.0

The version 1.3.0 update was released on March 2nd, 2018. It included the following changes:

  • "Helpful Items Pack 4" added for purchasers of the Expansion Pass.
  • Bug fix on Chapter 7 brought by Patch (Ver.1.2.0) concerning a Blade not displayed on list afterwards.
  • Five updates can be applied to first playthrough or second one, the New Game Plus:
    • A locking mechanism to lock certain Blades in the party from the menu so that they cannot be released, and to make them more visible. This feature will be useful in a variety of situations, such as if a 4-star Common Blade is obtained.
    • The option to skip the Blade resonating scene.
    • While expanded, the mini-map can display the same icons set up on the Skip Travel screen.
    • The "Easy Mode" is added to the game difficulty. The original game difficulty level is "Normal Mode". The difficulty level can be changed at any time with the in-game options.
    • New sorting options for Accessories, Aux Cores, and Blade lists.
  • The second playthrough New Game Plus elements:
    • Many elements carried over to New Game Plus such as Driver levels, awakened Blades, Driver and Blade equipment and Affinity Charts, acquired items and Gold, Development Level status and Merc Group level, status of Events Theater and defeated unique monsters, and play time.
    • While Quests, Merc Missions, Heart-to-Hearts, and Skip Travel points are all be reset. Saving after beginning a New Game Plus playthrough overwrites the save data in which the game was initially cleared.
    • All Blades can be dispatched on Merc Missions. This means that Blades like Pyra, Mythra or Dromarch that could not be disengaged from the party during an initial playthrough can now be dispatched.
    • Level 4 Specials of certain Blades can be unlocked.
    • New Drivers' Skills by adding further growth factors to unlock in the hidden Drivers' Affinities, such as Zeke's "Eye of Shining Justice" skills.
    • Drivers' level can be decreased at inns, and will likewise gain bonus experience according to their decreased level. This bonus experience can be exchanged for special items, including an item that increases the number of Accessory slots available to a Driver, obtainable by trading with the bards who appear on each Titan.
    • Ability to recruit Blades from Torna.

Version 1.3.1

The version 1.3.1 update was released on March 30th, 2018. It included the following changes:

  • "New Quests Pack 2" added for purchasers of the Expansion Pass.
  • Fixes the bug that was introduced in Ver.1.3.0, in particular, some Common Blade disappearance during New Game Plus.
  • Many remaining issues fixed.
  • The new DLC NPC, Momoni has been added to chapter 1 of New Game Plus, to restore the money one time. He will help when the party is unable to buy an Abyss Vest or unable to send funds due to lack of money on-hand.
  • The difficulty is adjusted of some of the Boss battles in Chapter 10 of New Game Plus reflecting Rex's level.
  • The currently held and maximum number of accessories, Aux Cores、and Poppy parts in menus and shops are now displayed.
  • The notification page containing information about the Expansion Pass is added to the menu. If the Expansion Pass is removed or deleted from the console, "Continue" can no longer be selected to resume Expansion Pass save data. "Continue" can be selected again once the Expansion Pass is downloaded.

Version 1.4.0

The version 1.4.0 update was released on April 27th, 2018. It included the following changes:

  • "New Rare Blade Pack" added for purchasers of the Expansion Pass.
  • Several issues fixed
  • A new blade, T-elos, is available. After having cleared the game's main story, once a star appears next to the current money in the menu, T-elos can be obtained from Core Crystals at random.
  • Numerous Traveling Bards have been added that will exchange bonus EXP for Poppi's rare Parts when playing New Game Plus.
  • Added the sorting categories "Driver", "Trust", and "Field Skill" to the Blade List.
  • Added the sorting category "Type" to the list of Accessories.

Version 1.4.1

The version 1.4.1 update was released on May 24th, 2018. It included the following changes:

  • "New Quests Pack 3" added for purchasers of the Expansion Pass.
  • Several issues fixed.

Version 1.5.0

The version 1.5.0 patch was released on June 14th, 2018. It included the following changes:

  • Some issues fixed.
  • "Challenge Battle Mode Pack" added for purchasers of the Expansion Pass
  • Shulk and Fiora from Xenoblade Chronicles join the fight as Blades.

Version 1.5.1

The version 1.5.1 patch was released on July 27, 2018. It included the following changes:

  • New Shackle Blade Resist Skill RAMs.
  • Changes made to Challenge Battle Mode.
  • "New Quests Pack 4" added for purchasers of the Expansion Pass.
  • "New Rare Blade Pack" added for purchasers of the Expansion Pass.
  • New difficulty levels added.

Version 1.5.2

The version 1.5.2 update was released on August 24, 2018. It included the following changes:

  • Changes made to Challenge Battle Mode.
    • New challenge battles available from Nopon Archsage.
    • Elma from Xenoblade Chronicles X can be obtained as a usable blade if she is beaten in the challenge battle Otherworldly Fighter.
    • New items available from Nopon Archsage.
  • "New Rare Blade Pack" added for purchasers of the Expansion Pass.

Version 2.0.0

The version 2.0.0 update was released on September 14, 2018. It included the following changes:

  • Fixed a bug which could prevent completion of quests in certain cases.
  • Main title screen updated to add Torna ~ The Golden Country for purchasers of the Expansion Pass.
  • "Final Item Distribution List" added for purchasers of the Expansion Pass.
  • Elma’s Overdrive ability can now be used if switching from auto-battle to manual controls during battle.
  • Elma can join your party as a Blade during the Challenge Battle "Nopondemonium" in the Expansion Pass.

Version 2.0.1

The version 2.0.1 update was released on October 18, 2018. It included the following changes:

  • Bug fixes

Version 2.0.2

The version 2.0.2 update was released on December 2, 2018. It included the following changes:

Japanese-voice Pack Free DLC

  • December 1st, 2017: A free day-one DLC adds the Japanese-voice Pack. Exclusive to International cartridges.

Expansion Pass

An Expansion Pass was made available upon the release of the game. Currently, it requires 600MB of space.

Helpful Items Pack 1

December 1st, 2017: A series of adventure support items:

Helpful Items Pack 2

December 22nd, 2017: A series of adventure support items:

  • Driver Essentials Set: 10 x Rare Core Crystal, 1 x Legendary Core Crystal, 3 x Overdrive Protocol
  • Upgrade Parts for Poppi: 30,000 ether
  • Pyra's Favourite Things: 5 x Jenerossi Tea
  • Nia's Favourite Things: 5 x Ardainian Bear Carving

Helpful Items Pack 3

January 18th, 2018: A series of adventure support items:

New Quests Pack 1

January 18th, 2018: A series of additional quests for the main game:

Helpful Items Pack 4

March 2nd, 2018: An incoming series of adventure support items.

  • Upgrade Parts for Poppi QT: 30,000 Ether
  • Driver Essentials Set 3:
  • Legendary Core Crystal x 8
  • Overdrive Protocol x 3

New Quests Pack 2

March 30th, 2018: A series of additional quests for the main game:

New Rare Blade Pack

April 27th, 2018: An incoming additional Rare Blade for the main game:

  • A Blade called Poppibuster appears in the game. The rare Blade Quest Shiny New Power must be completed to a certain point before Poppibuster can be engaged.

New Quests Pack 3

May 24th, 2018: A series of additional quests for the main game:

Challenge Battle Mode Pack

5:00, June 15th, 2018 (UTC): An incoming new challenge battle mode against powerful enemies.

  • Nopon Summons
    • New Challenge Battle Mode gives players many chances to test their skills, plenty of loot to earn, and some minor story elements that show the characters in a new light.
    • Battle hordes of enemies in Waves to complete each challenge.
    • Shulk and Fiora from Xenoblade Chronicles join the fight as Blades!
  • Extra Game Options

New Quests Pack 4

July 27th, 2018: A series of additional quests for the main game:

New Rare Blade Pack 2

July 27th, 2018: An incoming additional Rare Blade for the main game:

Helpful New Features

July 27th, 2018: Adds two difficulty levels, "Bringer of Chaos" and "Custom".

New Rare Blade Pack 3

August 24th, 2018: An incoming additional Rare Blade for the main game:

New Challenge Battle Mode Features

August 24th, 2018: Adds two new challenge battles, "Otherworldly Fighter and "Poisoned Paradise."

Final Item Distribution List

September 14, 2018: The final set of adventure support items:

Torna ~ The Golden Country

Main article: Torna ~ The Golden Country
File:XC2 Torna Art.jpg

Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna ~ The Golden Country

September 14th, 2018: Torna ~ The Golden Country: An incoming brand-new story and adventure about the past of the Kingdom of Torna. A physical version will be available on September 21st.

"Guide a group of legendary warriors on a journey through the tragic history that doomed a kingdom and drove a hero down a dark path 500 years before the events of Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Defend yourself from Malos and his forces using all the fury of this refined battle system, allowing you to fight as both the artificial lifeforms known as Blades and their masters, the Drivers. Available September 21st!"
— Torna ~ The Golden Country announcement

Merchandise

Several tie-in products have been or will be released. These include:

  • A limited special/collector edition of the game with the following extras:
  • A special Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.
  • A limited time X-shaped pin like the one in the chest of Rex.
  • A 1/7 scale Pyra figure made by Good Smile Company and based on a concept art designed by Masatsugu Saito.
  • A 1/7 scale Mythra figure made by Good Smile Company and based on a concept art designed by Masatsugu Saito.
  • A 1/7 scale Siren figure made by Kotobukiya.
  • Three versions of the Xenoblade 2 Original Soundtrack on May 23, 2018:
    • Standard Edition, a 5 discs pack containing the 105 tracks.
    • Deluxe Edition, a 6 discs pack containing the 105 tracks plus 21 extras, with limited copies.
    • USB Deluxe Edition, a Core Crystal-shaped USB stick containing the 105 tracks and 21 extras; limited to 2,000 copies.

Games Collaboration

XC2-BotW-side-quest

Collaboration: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 side quest triggered

A DLC for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild bringing Rex's costume to Link was released on November 9th, 2017. It offers the new side quest Collaboration: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 where Link has to discover three red treasures across Hyrule, containing the Salvager Headwear, Vest and Trousers. These three pieces of Rex's costume, when worn together, grant Link the bonus effect Swim Speed Up.

Event

Monolith Soft announced on April 27th, 2018 an Illustration Contest in Japan in which artists could submit their own artwork up until June 22nd.

On October 22nd, 2018 the winners were published in Monolith Soft's website (the artworks may contain spoilers).

Gallery

Xenoblade Chronicles 2

Torna ~ The Golden Country

Videos

Reception

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 received an aggregate score of 83/100 based on 92 critic reviews on Metacritic.[1] On whatoplay.com, it receives an aggregate score (playscore) of 8.51 based on 50 critics and 3,100+ gamer ratings.[2] It ranks 4th place on its "Top 10 Best Open World Nintendo Switch Games of All Time" list.[3]

External links

Nintendo Japan

Nintendo of America

Nintendo UK

Other links

References

  1. Metascore for Xenoblade ChroniclesMetacritic, Retrieved March 11, 2020
  2. playscore for Xenoblade Chronicles 2whatoplay.com, Retrieved March 11, 2020
  3. Top 10 Best Open World Nintendo Switch Games of All Time, Retrieved March 11, 2020