This thread is to immediately begin live discussion/reaction and information compilation on the Xenoblade 2 Direct (official request). Information Summary updated Live:
English Stream:
Japanese Stream:
EU Stream:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyY9VjWXXis
Information Summary (To be updated continuously during/after the stream)
Expansion Pass schedule:
Special Credit to ggx2ac for making the initial announcement thread.
Post stream, will change OP embeds to the actual videos once they are put up by Nintendo.
English Stream:
Japanese Stream:
EU Stream:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyY9VjWXXis
Information Summary (To be updated continuously during/after the stream)
- Dual Audio at Launch. Free DLC!
- Mythra is the name of Blond Pyra
- Blades change Abilities between different characters
- Different Blades can do different things while Exploring, like earn more loot, or open new paths of exploration
- "Heart to Heart" scenes available to update Blade Trust
- Can make use of unused extra Blades to send them out of "excursion missions" where they will return after time with XP, Rewards and more Trust
- The Cloud Sea changes how accessible certain areas of Titans are
- Map can be removed from the UI
- Can change Time of Day with a Clock UI
- Accessories boost stats
- Minigame called "Tiger Tiger" is played by Tora to lead to customization to Tora's blade Poppi
- Rex can "swap" Pyra's form to Mythra
- Each Weapon Class has 4 weapon Arts, though you'll choose 3 for Battle
- Driver Combo are chained Art combos
- Blade Combos are chained Specials with specified elements. Seals enemy abilities.
- Fusion Combos occur when you begin Blade Combo while Driver Combo is in effect.
- Once party gauge is filled. Can then initiate Chain Attack.
- Expansion Pass available for DLC that rolls out between Launch and Fall 2018.
- Breath of the Wild will get a Rex costume for Link
- Digital Version can be pre-ordered from E-Shop after Stream
Expansion Pass schedule:
Special Credit to ggx2ac for making the initial announcement thread.
Post stream, will change OP embeds to the actual videos once they are put up by Nintendo.
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