Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Details Art Combo Variety & Party Member AI Control

July 4, 2022 Orpheus Joshua

The official Xenoblade series’ Japan promotional Twitter account has provided more detailed gameplay information for the upcoming Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

In this entry, Art Combos comprise 2 distinct patterns; the classic Break, Topple, Daze, and the new Burst. The latter mitigates oppositional aggression and heightens item drop rate. Additionally, the Break, Topple, Launch, and Smash combo from Xenoblade Chronicles 2 has returned for greater combative variety. Moreover, players will be able to direct allies’ actions to prioritize Burst or Smash combos, leading to fewer chance-infused bouts.

Thanks to fan account @XenobladeEN for translating these numerous points regarding combat.

You can view the official tweets detailing these various aforementioned gameplay factors below:

アーツのコンボには2パターンの繋がり方がありますも。ひとつは、敵を崩す「ブレイク」→敵を転ばせる「ダウン」→敵を気絶させる「スタン」→強力な一撃「バースト」と、連続で技を叩き込みますも！バーストまで繋がれば怒り状態の敵が鎮まり、アイテムがドロップしますも！#ゼノブレイド3 pic.twitter.com/F4pmCDXicl

— ゼノブレイド総合 (@XenobladeJP) July 4, 2022

もう一つのコンボの繋がり方をご紹介しますも。敵を崩す「ブレイク」と敵を転ばせる「ダウン」は同じなんだけども、そのあとに敵を打ち上げる「ライジング」→叩きつける「スマッシュ」で大ダメージが与えられますも。スマッシュとバースト、好きなコンボを見つけて欲しいですも！#ゼノブレイド3 pic.twitter.com/QXq3sJgfON

— ゼノブレイド総合 (@XenobladeJP) July 4, 2022

2パターンのコンボルートは、作戦で指示することができますも。ダメージ重視の「スマッシュコンボ」と、追加の効果重視の「バーストコンボ」、どちらが良いか指示すれば、仲間はそれに合わせてタイミングよくアーツを決めてくれますも。仲間との連携はとっても気持ちいいですも～！#ゼノブレイド3 pic.twitter.com/MIQuFcUwNi

— ゼノブレイド総合 (@XenobladeJP) July 4, 2022

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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 tells the story of protagonists Noah and Mio contending with a conflict between the nations of Keves and Agnus. 6 characters will be the crux of the experience, and the broad concept of “life” will be the title’s central theme.

The narrative for the game will tie in elements and plotlines from the future of the prior two mainline games, Xenoblade Chronicles and Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Flutes seem to play an integral role in the title’s premise.

The summoning of this powerful new form depends on a new Interlink system. If specific conditions are met, characters can combine into this mech, and choosing well when to transform should be key to the more difficult battles. Another system revealed is a class change option, allowing players to customize their parties’ builds further than in previous games.