Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Introduces Nopon Merchants, Nopon Coins & Ether Channels

July 13, 2022 Orpheus Joshua

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

A variety of scattered information was provided today, with the first simply revealing Nopon merchants being available at rest points. They provide expected functionalities such as selling equipment and the like. Speaking of Nopon, they have a collectible named after them called Nopon Coins. They can be used for trading to obtain items one has not naturally found for the Collectopaedia and even obtain cooking ingredients and crafting materials. Apparently, Classes will be able to rank up here as well.

Another new element introduced is Ether Channels, distinct green lights sprout from the ground. Ether Cylinders can gather Ether from these spots. Then, it can be used for empowering the cast and performing gem crafting.

You can view the initial tweets showcasing this Xenoblade Chronicles 3 gameplay information below:

休憩ポイントでは、よくノポンが行商人をしていますも。旅の休憩がてら、装備を整えるのがいいですも！#ゼノブレイド3 pic.twitter.com/d3J6ffn1Vy

— ゼノブレイド総合 (@XenobladeJP) July 13, 2022

「ノポンコイン」は特別なコインで、とっても便利なんですも。専用の交換所でアイテムと交換できるほか、コレペディアカードで必要とされる素材を集めなくても完成できたり、素材を集めなくても料理やジェムクラフトができたり、さらにはクラスのレベルアップにも活用できますも！#ゼノブレイド3 pic.twitter.com/oyfcPHeT8H

— ゼノブレイド総合 (@XenobladeJP) July 13, 2022

各地には緑の光が立ち上る場所があって「エーテルチャネル」といいますも。ここでは「エーテルシリンダー」に冒険に役立つエーテルを溜められるから、見つけたら積極的に回収しますも。エーテルはジェムと呼ばれる装備の素材として活用されるから、強くなるために必要なんですも。#ゼノブレイド3 pic.twitter.com/8YrHzE5QRc

— ゼノブレイド総合 (@XenobladeJP) July 13, 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 this 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.