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Will Xenoblade Chronicles X ever get a sequel?
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I think we probably will get some kind of "sequel" in the future. I'm just not sure if it will be a direct sequel like a lot of people want.
I think the most you can reasonably hope for is that the events of the first game tie in more directly than they did between Xenoblade Chronicles and Xenoblade Chronicles 2, that the connection is made sooner, and that this leads to us learning more about the story and the world of the first game. But I think it would be similar to Xenoblade Chronicles 2 in that the game starts out at least somewhat "separately" and mostly focuses on a different story before everything comes together.
But hey, who knows. Maybe we'll get a Xenoblade Chronicles X port on Switch, it sells amazingly well, and they get a lot more feedback asking specifically for a direct sequel and that's more in line with the route they want to go as well.
But hey, who knows. Maybe we'll get a Xenoblade Chronicles X port on Switch, it sells amazingly well, and they get a lot more feedback asking specifically for a direct sequel and that's more in line with the route they want to go as well.
What the hell? I didn't expect unmarked spoilers here, assuming that's what that was.
they're not
mostly... it's used at the end of the game to create more questions rather than answer them
Overall I liked the music Sawano did. It had amazing tracks, but some pretty horrid ones as well. XC music was more consistent but didn't achieve the highs of X. Although I do love Satorl Marsh at night .
Haven't played enough of 2 yet to form an opinion.
I need X on Switch and then I need a sequel. I don't get the complaints about the story honestly. If you skipped all of the side quests maybe it wasn't so great. The side characters and their side quests were interesting and really fleshed out the story. Love, love, love this game.
I really loved X and would be stoked to see it show up on the switch.
I don't think its a very simple proposition as I have posted before XCX would need to be a high effort port. Monolith would have to rebalance some of the combat/levelling system. Completely reimagine the affinity system, completely reedit the story to fold in some of the better affinity missions into the main path to allow more context.
Then there is a laundry list of quality of life changes that would massively improve the game to the average player.
Things like being able to switch your party from a menu, fast travel to party members/NPCs, a better quest log, passive income that banks miranium as money when you go over the storage limit. Easier to navigate menu's, better gear management, a collectopedia that allows you to find items in game without having to check wikipedia ect
I don't think its a very simple proposition as I have posted before XCX would need to be a high effort port. Monolith would have to rebalance some of the combat/levelling system. Completely reimagine the affinity system, completely reedit the story to fold in some of the better affinity missions into the main path to allow more context.
Then there is a laundry list of quality of life changes that would massively improve the game to the average player.
Things like being able to switch your party from a menu, fast travel to party members/NPCs, a better quest log, passive income that banks miranium as money when you go over the storage limit. Easier to navigate menu's, better gear management, a collectopedia that allows you to find items in game without having to check wikipedia ect
I'm down for a sequel to X, but like others have stated, I need XCX on the switch first, if Nintendo wanted to, they could have a "new" Monolith soft game yearly on the switch for the next four years, 2018 XCX deluxe edition, 2019 XC remastered, 2020 Current Fantasy game they are working on, 2021 XCX 2
I would not mind this in the slightest.
I would not mind this in the slightest.
The game has been critically acclaimed (84 on metacritic) but Wii U hindered its selling potential. We first need a Switch version to assess if X2 is something people want. I certainly want both
This story was wrapped up. If there is a sequel it will have either a big time-skip or a new cast with maybe a couple of cameos or 1 or 2 important recurring characters. X really did make it its point to say "this is just the backdrop: This story has no end in sight"
Sequel would be awesome. I could also live with a Switch port with an added final chapter. And throw in some more mechs and customisation while they're at it.
But for god's sake, change those two tracks that play when you're in town. They're like 2mn long while qtill managing to be repetitive and irritating as hell, and I must have endured them for at least 30h in total, it's a nightmare.
But for god's sake, change those two tracks that play when you're in town. They're like 2mn long while qtill managing to be repetitive and irritating as hell, and I must have endured them for at least 30h in total, it's a nightmare.
I'd rather an X port first. It's a shame that such a great game is stuck on a dead shitty platform.
They fucking better. They fucking better.
A proper XCX2 with Sawano OST and still in Mira would make me ignore the insane price tags involved and buy a Switch + Pro Controller so fucking fast in preparations.
Still playing XCX to this day, it's just that good.
A proper XCX2 with Sawano OST and still in Mira would make me ignore the insane price tags involved and buy a Switch + Pro Controller so fucking fast in preparations.
Still playing XCX to this day, it's just that good.
I would expect a port first, if they dont do at least that I just dont see it happening at all tbh
I'm actually playing this game now. It's the third time I've tried to get into it after adoring the original Xenoblade Chronicles. I wanted to confirm whether X is a good game before moving onto Xenoblade 2... because I really had my doubts.
It turns out, there is a really amazing game buried in here if you're willing to invest the time. I'm really digging it this time, but my goodness does it have flaws! Nevertheless, they really created something special and I will see this one through to the end. So far, the story is one of the least enjoyable aspects of the game for me. The real draw is just the sheer freedom and difficulty posed by trying to navigate the gameworld, finish quests and fill-in the world map.
There is almost too much game here with all the mechanics, characters, and stuff you can tweak about your party. But the good thing is that it seems you can ignore some of the systems and just learn as you go rather than trying to come to grips with everything at once - that was the mistake I made the first two times I played it.
It turns out, there is a really amazing game buried in here if you're willing to invest the time. I'm really digging it this time, but my goodness does it have flaws! Nevertheless, they really created something special and I will see this one through to the end. So far, the story is one of the least enjoyable aspects of the game for me. The real draw is just the sheer freedom and difficulty posed by trying to navigate the gameworld, finish quests and fill-in the world map.
There is almost too much game here with all the mechanics, characters, and stuff you can tweak about your party. But the good thing is that it seems you can ignore some of the systems and just learn as you go rather than trying to come to grips with everything at once - that was the mistake I made the first two times I played it.
I really hope so. I think I would prefer a different cast and continents though, but still on the same planet. Or maybe a prequel that indirectly answers the lingering questions and shows all the strewn about structures in their heyday.
X is the reason I haven't sold my Wii U yet. Once they port it, that thing is gone.
A little over the halfway point since the last few chapters are shorter.
Truth be told, I'm not hopeful for one, but I wish it did have one. The story felt like it was an introduction story to something bigger. The ending was just a massive punch to the stomach considering it basically just left you hanging. Plus, the gameplay in X is just better than XC1/2 - traversal is just so much more fun, and the side quests were much more interesting.
I'm glad you mentioned that the world of Xnoblade X was begging to be further explored because i totally agree, its not just the ending that has me wanting a sequel, its the tonne of extra story elements that were teased but never expanded on that has me so desperate to play more in that universe!
Clearly, their next project will be related to that fantastic looking concept art we saw a few months ago. All the evidence is lining up that Monolith Soft has been making something very new simultaneously with Xenoblade 2, probably more of an action game than what theyve made before.
I imagine it releases in 2019 or 2020 with yet another new game starting development simultaneously a few months before that releases. The game after next is what has a chance, neither super likely nor super unlikely, to be Xenoblade X. When Takahashi says he wants to do new stuff, he probably means gameplay, not setting. You can have a very different style game to Xenoblade X acting as direct and immediate sequel to it
Clearly, their next project will be related to that fantastic looking concept art we saw a few months ago. All the evidence is lining up that Monolith Soft has been making something very new simultaneously with Xenoblade 2, probably more of an action game than what theyve made before.
I imagine it releases in 2019 or 2020 with yet another new game starting development simultaneously a few months before that releases. The game after next is what has a chance, neither super likely nor super unlikely, to be Xenoblade X. When Takahashi says he wants to do new stuff, he probably means gameplay, not setting. You can have a very different style game to Xenoblade X acting as direct and immediate sequel to it
I'm not sure. There was a ton of negativity around X so much so developers have cited they started XBC2 mid development of X to combat the problem.
I'm not the biggest fan of X. It's my least liked Xeno. I don't deny that, but I wouldn't be unwelcome to a follow up. The story can go in interesting directions. All they need to do is fix that and i'm alright.
I'm not the biggest fan of X. It's my least liked Xeno. I don't deny that, but I wouldn't be unwelcome to a follow up. The story can go in interesting directions. All they need to do is fix that and i'm alright.
As much as I loved, XCX, I can't deny that XC1 and XC2 were ultimately better experiences overall, so if I had it my way I'd choose a XC3 over XCX2.
However, I'd still be excited to see an XCX2 revealed, as the world they created in XCX was stunning and the sense of exploration nearly unparalleled. Skells were also awesome and I want more of that. If they focused on a tighter narrative, better UI and quality of life improvements, a theoretical XCX2 could be incredible.
However, I'd still be excited to see an XCX2 revealed, as the world they created in XCX was stunning and the sense of exploration nearly unparalleled. Skells were also awesome and I want more of that. If they focused on a tighter narrative, better UI and quality of life improvements, a theoretical XCX2 could be incredible.
I doubt it, but I also bet we will get another Xeno- game with the same kind of themes and focus on technological transportation/combat. It just may not be a sequel or called X2. I feel like it's easy to fix the criticisms of X if they really wanted to. I really hope we get something at least sort of like it.
Thanks guys for these fantastic responses. You all have helped paint a clearer picture on what the differences are between XCX and XC2. Now I am really hoping that Nintendo ports XCX to the Switch :/
It needs to happen.
X's ending leaves waaaay too many questions unanswered, I'm just expecting one at some point.
X's ending leaves waaaay too many questions unanswered, I'm just expecting one at some point.
I want it. They've set up an interesting galactic conflict with lots of interesting aliens and concepts.
And skells in space would be sick.
And skells in space would be sick.
TBF, Tropical Freeze is probably an infinitely less complex game for the purposes of porting.
Xenoblade X had a ton of elements linked entirely to the GamePad screen that a Switch port would need to rebuild. Tropical Freeze turned off the GamePad screen.
Also, IMO, if there's ever an X-Switch or X2, it needs to be able to fulfill that original pitch of "Xenoblade Online" that the first gameplay trailers of X made it look like it was supposed to be - Otherwise, let's be honest, it has no reason to exist.
I'd like to fully explore the planet of Mira and beyond, with full intergalactic space exploration and no limitations. It's literally one of my dream games.