Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Emphasizes Mio’s Diary & Combative Adequacy

The official Japanese Xenoblade series promotional account has shared new specific gameplay and characterization information regarding the upcoming Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

The primary heroine, Mio, has been highlighted as her default class, Defender. It emphasizes evasion, counters, and drawing in enemy aggro. It perfectly complements Noah’s default class, Swordfighter. Further, it is also worth noting that characters can change their classes with their cosmetics even altering.

Mio is a year older than the rest of the party, meaning she is heavily reliable. This trait is further emphasized by her simultaneously stern nature and kindness. Additionally, she has a hobby of writing in a diary, which I sure hope isn’t implying what I think it’s implying…

• The Swordfighter’s Talent Art, Exceed Buster, was recently showcased.
• Likewise, the Defender’s Talent Art, Gemini Strike, was recently showcased.

You can view the tweets initially sharing this Xenoblade Chronicles 3 gameplay and character information below:

ミオのクラスは「疾風士(ディフェンダー)」。素早い動きで敵を翻弄し、攻撃を回避しつつ武器のツインリングで強力なカウンターを放ちますも。近くにいる仲間が攻撃されるのを妨害して、無効化することもできますも！#ゼノブレイド3 pic.twitter.com/TPo5sebIPH

— ゼノブレイド総合 (@XenobladeJP) June 1, 2022

ミオはアグヌスのおくりびと。生真面目で優しい性格で、他のメンバーより1歳年上ということもあるのか、みんなから頼られているみたいですも！趣味は日記を書くことで、マメな性格みたいですも！#ゼノブレイド3 pic.twitter.com/RBtBZa8uR9

— ゼノブレイド総合 (@XenobladeJP) June 1, 2022

We’ll keep updating you all on any significant Xenoblade Chronicles 3 news.

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.