Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Details Navigation Arrows & Party Formation Alterations
The official Xenoblade series’ Japanese promotional Twitter account has shared new gameplay information ahead of Xenoblade Chronicles 3’s launch this week.
Returning from Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition is the Navigation functionality, which allows players to follow an arrow dictating the shortest route to a given objective. Those who are lost or simply want to complete goals as swiftly as possible should utilize this feature. Still, exploration is the name of the game here and is encouraged to pursue even with this mechanic enabled.
Additionally, the Party Formation can be altered from the main menu, letting players determine their teams for battles. More screenshots of the menu screen were also shown, depicting some pretty neat visual effects for the playable cast.
The initial tweets sharing the aforementioned gameplay information are viewable below:
次の目的地に行くときは「ナビゲート」機能がおすすめですも。目的地への最短ルートを示しますも。最短ルートを行くのもいいけど、回り道をすると思わぬ発見が沢山あるから、色々なルートを試しつつナビゲートを活用してほしいですも!#ゼノブレイド3 pic.twitter.com/npHLq12F08
— ゼノブレイド総合 (@XenobladeJP) July 27, 2022
次の目的地に行くときは「ナビゲート」機能がおすすめですも。目的地への最短ルートを示しますも。最短ルートを行くのもいいけど、回り道をすると思わぬ発見が沢山あるから、色々なルートを試しつつナビゲートを活用してほしいですも!#ゼノブレイド3 pic.twitter.com/npHLq12F08
— ゼノブレイド総合 (@XenobladeJP) July 27, 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.
- View screenshots and the Collector’s Edition
- Learn about Ethel
- Combative roles
- Interlinking and Ouroboros
- Quick Move mechanic
- Agnus Colony Delta Leader, Cammuravi
- The Collector’s Edition contents have been delayed
- The Hero party members, Nopons Riku & Manana
- Taion’s former mentor, Isurd
- Queens of Keves & Agnus + Class Changes
- Cooking Introduced
- Talent Arts Return
- Gem Crafting Returns
- Class Changing Explained
- Attack Cancelling Introduced
- Art Usage
- Art Types & 2 New Songs
- Nintendo Direct Coverage
- Nintendo Direct Coverage Follow-up
- Each Ouroboros Forms’ Benefits
- Hero Party Member Fiona Introduction
- Colony Ranking System
- Colony Ranking System
- Art Combo Variety & Party Member AI Control
- Class Art Nation-Exclusivity & You Will Know Our Names ~ Finale
- Bonus EXP & Extra Enemy Phases
- Highlighting Hero Party Member Alexandria
- Party Member AI Control Intricacies & Benefits
- Immovable Gonzalez
- Nopon Merchants, Nopon Coins & Ether Channels
- Gray Hero Party Member & Fashion Gear
- Expansion Pass Sneak Peek, DLC Outfits & 4 JP Commercials
- New Screenshots
- 22 New Minutes of Gameplay
- Hero Party Member Ashera & Enemy Siding
- English Overview Trailer
- Erythia Sea & Treasure Containers
- Chain Attack Theme
- Item-Producing Plants & Critical Party Member Health Signaling
- “A Step Away” Music Track & New Nopon Merchant
- New Developer Interview
- Positional Combat UI Directives, Defender Fields, Information Gathering & Amicable Party Interactions
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is releasing for Nintendo Switch on July 29, 2022.
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