ResetEra on a meltdown right now because the designs aren't "embarrassing", LMAO. Well, glad that's not going to be a topic of discussion in late 2022, and also happy that the majority is excited for the game.

Some pictures of the character designs, I really really like them.

https://nintendoeverything.com/xenoblade-chronicles-3-art/

Yeah, that must be Nia, right? I mean, she has the VA but that doesn't make it a full given going by previous media, but anyone who has played 2 might recognize the little detail that distinguishes her.

I'm hearing Jenna Coleman so I guess Melia is back, too. DAMN, THEY'RE GOING ALL OUT IF TRUE.

MC reminds me of Flynn from SMT IV, but it must be inspired by Fei, I guess. 

The character designs are a massive improvement over Xenoblade 2, and the overall art style seems more in line with the first game which is a big positive for me.

Graphically, it's a significant step up from 2 as well; Monolith Soft have clearly learned the hardware more intimately and gotten better at coaxing the most out of it since 2017/2018.

Oh my.. felt some Vibes with the Trailer, like Core memories jumping one against another, like those Soldiers running similar to XC1!

Has elements of all three prior games. Looking really nice!

I massively hope this game truly features an open world like X, it looks like it does. There's also so much info floating around, but I can't properly check because I'm at work. Ugh.

So the Gormotti accompanying Noah (MC who looks like Flynn) actually isn't Nia, she's called Mio. Like PAO commented, it looks like those figures that appeared in the middle of the trailer are indeed the real Melia and Nia. Sorry if I'm not tagging as spoilers but I'm on mobile.

Skye Bennett (Pyra and Mythra's VA) just tweeted in reaction to the reveal. Hmmm...

I'll leave it at that. I want to arrive as fresh as possible for the release.