Just dropping by to tell you that there's not only sexualized women in XC2, it's mostly or rather solely the Blades(the living "Weapons" in this universe) that are showing a lot of skin, while the drivers(humanoids that use the Blades as Weapons) remain dressed up rather normal. It's really sad that they chose to design Pyra(she's actually a pretty sweet character despite her Barbie-Design) this way though, they clearly could have toned down her outfit and measurements and there wouldn't have been an outcry, it really hurts this great game and I totally see why it would put people off.Then I couldn't bring myself to buy Xenoblade Chronicles 2 any more.
When you look at Japanese games as a whole though, it seems like the designers love to create female characters that "stand out". As a male gamer I could do well with more realistic proportions and outfits that wouldn't be so cringe-worthy but I am at least in the lucky position to just "ignore" it if the game is as great as Xenoblade Chronicles 2 at least.