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Wman1996 on 05 September 2019

Remember when Nintendo wasn't going to release Xenoblade Chronicles in North America?
Now in 2019, Xenoblade Chronicles has a second port on the way, and 2 follow-up games that have already been released. One of those games sold over a million copies and had a significant DLC story released in 2018.

These are confusing times.



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CladInShadows on 05 September 2019

I played this on Dolphin a year and a half ago, so I don't think I'll be double dipping. But good for those who haven't experienced the joy of playing this game yet. It's a good one.



Super_Boom on 05 September 2019

Very cool news, and I love the graphical upgrade. The character models were definitely the weakest part of the original, and so seeing them updated to a new style makes this a must-play.

Curious if there will be any added story-content, and if so, how much. Maybe...

Spoiler!
it'll be revealed why Malos and Shulk both wield Monados...maybe Alvis is an Aegis? Or another reason that I could never see coming. Maybe we'll see Zanza listening to Klaus' speech to Rex, sort of a reversal of the Xeno 2 ending.

Of course, just playing the exact same game with updated visuals is already appealing enough, so I don't mind. Hype!



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PAOerfulone on 05 September 2019
Super_Boom said:

Very cool news, and I love the graphical upgrade. The character models were definitely the weakest part of the original, and so seeing them updated to a new style makes this a must-play.

Curious if there will be any added story-content, and if so, how much. Maybe...

Spoiler!
it'll be revealed why Malos and Shulk both wield Monados...maybe Alvis is an Aegis? Or another reason that I could never see coming. Maybe we'll see Zanza listening to Klaus' speech to Rex, sort of a reversal of the Xeno 2 ending.

Of course, just playing the exact same game with updated visuals is already appealing enough, so I don't mind. Hype!
Spoiler!
That would be a really awesome edition to the story if they pulled that off. If they did that, in addition to the easter egg at the end of Xenoblade Chronicles 2, then I won't help but wonder if it's intentional.
Perhaps related to whatever ideas Monolith may have for a Xenoblade Chronicles 3.


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curl-6 on 05 September 2019
Super_Boom said:

Very cool news, and I love the graphical upgrade. The character models were definitely the weakest part of the original, and so seeing them updated to a new style makes this a must-play.

Curious if there will be any added story-content, and if so, how much. Maybe...

Spoiler!
it'll be revealed why Malos and Shulk both wield Monados...maybe Alvis is an Aegis? Or another reason that I could never see coming. Maybe we'll see Zanza listening to Klaus' speech to Rex, sort of a reversal of the Xeno 2 ending.

Of course, just playing the exact same game with updated visuals is already appealing enough, so I don't mind. Hype!
Spoiler!
Alvis is the third core of the Trinity Processor aboard the station that initiated the experiment that created Xenoblade 1's universe. He disappeared into this new universe along with half of Klaus (Zanza) while the other two remained in the real-world-future universe of Xenoblade 2. The three cores are Ontos (Alvis), Logos, (Malos) and Pneuma. (Mythra)


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Super_Boom on 05 September 2019
PAOerfulone said:
Spoiler!
That would be a really awesome edition to the story if they pulled that off. If they did that, in addition to the easter egg at the end of Xenoblade Chronicles 2, then I won't help but wonder if it's intentional.
Perhaps related to whatever ideas Monolith may have for a Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

That would be cool, here's hoping @_@

curl-6 said:
Spoiler!
Alvis is the third core of the Trinity Processor aboard the station that initiated the experiment that created Xenoblade 1's universe. He disappeared into this new universe along with half of Klaus (Zanza) while the other two remained in the real-world-future universe of Xenoblade 2. The three cores are Ontos (Alvis), Logos, (Malos) and Pneuma. (Mythra)

I remember thinking that was the intention as well (unless it was openly confirmed)....just my only reservation would be...

Spoiler!

Why is Alvis also the AI for the space station? I mean the likely reason is that the Aegis idea didn't exist when XC1 one was made and they still wanted to draw a connection between Zanza, Meyneth, Alvis and their real-world counterparts...but I can't help but wonder if they'll be distinct and Ontos might something featured in XC3, whenever that happens.

Of course I prefer the simpler explanation to explain why Malos wields a Monado and why Mythra can see the future, but I'm open to whatever crazier idea they might have.



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curl-6 on 06 September 2019
Super_Boom said:
PAOerfulone said:
Spoiler!
That would be a really awesome edition to the story if they pulled that off. If they did that, in addition to the easter egg at the end of Xenoblade Chronicles 2, then I won't help but wonder if it's intentional.
Perhaps related to whatever ideas Monolith may have for a Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

That would be cool, here's hoping @_@

curl-6 said:
Spoiler!
Alvis is the third core of the Trinity Processor aboard the station that initiated the experiment that created Xenoblade 1's universe. He disappeared into this new universe along with half of Klaus (Zanza) while the other two remained in the real-world-future universe of Xenoblade 2. The three cores are Ontos (Alvis), Logos, (Malos) and Pneuma. (Mythra)

I remember thinking that was the intention as well (unless it was openly confirmed)....just my only reservation would be...

Spoiler!

Why is Alvis also the AI for the space station? I mean the likely reason is that the Aegis idea didn't exist when XC1 one was made and they still wanted to draw a connection between Zanza, Meyneth, Alvis and their real-world counterparts...but I can't help but wonder if they'll be distinct and Ontos might something featured in XC3, whenever that happens.

Of course I prefer the simpler explanation to explain why Malos wields a Monado and why Mythra can see the future, but I'm open to whatever crazier idea they might have.

Pretty sure that can just be put down to them not having thought up XB2 yet at the time they wrote XB1 haha.



curl-6 on 06 September 2019
Mar1217 said:
Smirking Fiona is the new Xeno babe !

Fiora has always been the Xeno babe. 



Naum on 06 September 2019

This is my 3rd best game ever.. only OoT and Xenogears is better for me.



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animegaming on 06 September 2019
Super_Boom said:

Very cool news, and I love the graphical upgrade. The character models were definitely the weakest part of the original, and so seeing them updated to a new style makes this a must-play.

Curious if there will be any added story-content, and if so, how much. Maybe...

Spoiler!
it'll be revealed why Malos and Shulk both wield Monados...maybe Alvis is an Aegis? Or another reason that I could never see coming. Maybe we'll see Zanza listening to Klaus' speech to Rex, sort of a reversal of the Xeno 2 ending.

Of course, just playing the exact same game with updated visuals is already appealing enough, so I don't mind. Hype!

The final shot of the trailer is from an area that got cut from the original, the Bionis Shoulder and Shulk's English voice actor over a month ago, teased on Twitter he just completed a project that some of his fans would be interested in. They are definitely adding new story content to the game.