Everything that happened at the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Nintendo Direct
It’s time for the Xenoblade Chronicles Direct! The third entry is getting an in-depth stream today, and we’re going to recap it all.
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The Direct kicked off with a trailer, which provided a brief look at the cabal-like group that is seemingly the antagonist faction. Then it immediately led into a crucial story conceit: “terms.” 10 years is a “term” of life in which some “fight continually” as soldiers, then die. So like even-more-short-lived Clone troopers from Star Wars! All of this was accompanied by a lovely vocal ballad, which just goes to show us that the soundtrack will continue to kick ass.
A narrator then re-iterated the basic premise of the conflict between Keves and Agnus, and how the ‘main” party members are comprised from both of these factions (three from each), brought together by a “mysterious figure.” Now they’re fugitives as they begin their journey. Here they are:
Of course, there’s more! Extras were discussed later in the stream with the option to add them “as a seventh party member.” Here are some, who have their own unique classes (not all of the special classes were discussed, but we’ve added the ones that were):
I call dibs on Gray! He’s definitely winning the edgy award.
The stream then shifted into an exploration of the game’s locales, showing off some of the zones (and roaming elites), as well as conflicts you can wander into involving Keves and Agnus. Towns are in the form of “colonies,” providing shopping, dining, and story opportunities.
Rest spots will let you cook, craft gems, and “discuss the world.” You can find a bit of that in the gallery below.
“Quest routes” (visual breadcrumb trails that show where you need to go next), fast-travel, and
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