DO NOT DISCUSS FUTURE CONNECTED SPOILERS OR CONTENT IN THIS THREAD
FUTURE CONNECTED HAS A SEPARATE OT
FUTURE CONNECTED HAS A SEPARATE OT
Composers: Yoko Shimomura, ACE, Kenji Hiramatsu, Manami Kyiota, Yasunori Mitsuda
Multiplayer: You'll be a hermit for a hundred plus hours.
Motion Controls: You will not move.
Potato Mode aka Tatsu Mode: Of course.
amiibo: No. :(
Video Capture: Yes!!
eShop Download Size: 14047.00 MB
Languages (audio): English/Japanese (that's a yes for dual-audio, in case it wasn't clear)
Global SKU: Yes.
Game Download/Official Site: Europe | US | Japan
What Time is it?: Reyn Time
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Yes. No extra download necessary.
What has been changed aside from graphics?
The UI has been completely redone with lots of quality-of-life additions like a proper quest tracker, a more compact interface (retaining the look of the original), and new menus. The inventory can now also hold way more items (not aware of any limits). There are also several new modes:
- Event Theater: View cutscenes you have encountered in the game. Lets you change time of day, weather, and switch out some outfits.
- Time Attack Trials: Similar to Challenge Battle from Xenoblade 2, fight special battles for certain rewards two setups (custom party and fixed party)
- Expert Mode: Not a "Hard Mode" but it enables the ability to stockpile XP to artificially make the game more challenging. Similar to how XP worked in Xenoblade 2 with the inn stockpile, you don't lose anything but can distribute it at will.
- Casual Mode: Lowers enemy/combat difficulty
How does the switching between OG music and arranged music work?
You can switch between OG and arranged music at any point in the audio menu (where you also change the game language). You can change field music and battle music independently. However, there is no toggle for cutscene music.
Can I skip right to Future Connected without playing the main game first?
Yes, you can just play the FC Epilogue without from the main menu. Fashion Gear Outfits unlock across both games, by the way. Any outfit you unlock in one is also accessible in the other. Also, we have a dedicated Future Connected OT, so please post anything related to that in its thread and not in this one here.
Any carryover from Future Connected into the main game?
Yes, the Future Connected outfits can be worn in the main game. You could start an FC save, skip cutscenes, and then jump into the main game to play using these here fits! Also, after finishing this, you unlock an extra challenge in Time Attack Mode and Master Level Arts Manuals for the game.
Full list here:
Yes, if a Xenoblade 2 save file is detected, you'll get a nice helping of 100k monies to start you off. Don't think too hard if you should accept it or not. It's just an added convenience and won't throw anything out of balance.
Hit me with specs!
Variable res with 720p max in docked mode, 580p max in handheld mode. The excessive handheld-mode sharpening filter from Xenoblade 2 and its expansion has been reduced and is not as severe as it was in those games.
Has the VO been changed at all?
No, the game uses the exact same VO as the original release. All the relevant voice actors also returned for Future Connected.
Has the party AI been improved?
There's no definitive answer for this right now as youtubers and reviewers don't have the bandwidth and/or experience to test this properly yet. The community will have to dig into that and answer this properly later. But the answer right now is very likely no.
Has the game been "censored?"
No.
Does this have the features from the New Nintendo 3DS version?
No, none of these (minor but neat) features are in this version, unfortunately.
Does this have the gacha stuff or Field Skills from Xenoblade 2?
No, you do not collect Blades or anything of that sort in this game. There is no gacha mechanic. Similarly, there are also no Field Skills or anything like that. You collect glowing orbs placed around the environment by running over them.
Is there New Game Plus?
Yes!
I already have Xenoblade 2 but haven't played it. Do I have to play Xenoblade first?
You can play these in any order you want to. The Xenoblade games are not direct sequels to each other with any plot carryover. The Xenoblade universe is connected by similar themes and iconography (and Nopon!!). Obviously, minor references and nods in subsequent games will only really have an impact if you bring knowledge about their referents from the other games with you but none of them are required to "get" the games or understand the story. They exist to enrich each other and mostly only. Play them in the order that suits you.
Can we definitely do this?
We can definitely do this.
What time is it?
NOW IT'S REYN TIME!
Does Shulk finally eat that sandwich?
Unfortunately not. Maybe in the 20th anniversary version.
You might be fooled into thinking it's perfectly normal to just play Shulk throughout the whole game because he has the Monado and stuff but you'd be, for one, wrong and also deprive yourself of some of the pretty cool variety, depth and fun of the combat system and especially the affinity system. So, switch out your party members and especially your party leaders you play as everyone and get to know everyone's Arts and what they're good at.
Nobody is essential. You do not need Shulk or Sharla in your party. A common misconception.
Affinity! It's important!
Affinity between party members is built-up by fighting together (and also while completing quests). This means your two active party members will build affinity with you, the party leader. This means you're encouraged to try all the different character combinations so everyone builds up affinity with everyone else. And if you know you're about to finish a sidequest and need to build affinity between certain characters, make sure to add them to the party in the needed configuration. It's all about dem <3. Most importantly, don't feel like you have to keep Sharla in your party just because of the healing Arts.
Look at the menu, there is a Tutorials screen, it's really good!
This might be one of the most helpful menus nobody uses. The Tutorials section is home to all those pop-up tutorial windows you encounter during the game. And not just the ones the game shows you automatically, it has additional ones, as well. They are very detailed and have pictures! They're ideal to freshen up your knowledge about a certain mechanic you forgot about or to read up on how exactly a certain character's Arts worked, for example. Seriously, check this area every now and then. Something might have been added that you missed or forgot about.
There is fast travel!!
You can travel to any landmark you have discovered at any time (and if you select "Area Map" you can also travel TO any region FROM any region, not just within the current map region). Someone mentioned this is a common thing people miss early on so ...no excuses now! lol
Sidequests. Accept them all, but don't obsess over them.
It's the same for all Xenoblade games: You should accept every sidequest you come across but don't go out of your way to complete any of them, unless it's a quest from a named NPC with a specific task. As for the generic quests to collect items or kill monsters, just complete whatever comes naturally through exploration and the main story. The great thing about the Xenoblade quest system is that these "filler" quests auto-complete without you needing to return to the NPC to get your reward.
Talk to people!
Think of this as a huge version of Majora's Mask. NPCs have schedules (though far less complex) and everything is on a 24h clock (ofc without an end point, there is no moon crashing down on you, except for me if you don't read this and then act all clueless!!). It will prove useful to walk through towns in the morning, afternoon, evening and at night to check for different NPCs who might have something worthwhile to say (=sidequest). Generally, talk to everyone who has a proper name multiple times. Some quests only open up once you built up more affinity with an area by doing the menial tasks, such as the basic "kill 4 of this monster type" quests.
The Collectopedia!
Under the "Items" menu, the Collectopedia is a screen you should go back to on the regular as you pick up stuff in new areas. You have to manually "donate" one of the items that it's asking for, it doesn't fill out by itself. Completing a category nets you a (relatively) high level gem and completing a whole page (there is a whole page for every zone) is rewarded with new gear. Since people hate menus, I wager this can be extremely easy to miss.
Skill Trees/Skill Links
Don't overlook this. It unlocks after a while and lets you link certain character-specific passive skills together for enhanced effects. You'll use your Affinity Coins here so go for those perfect (B) prompts and make some <3 <3 <3.
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If you need a primer (or a refresher) on the combat system, look no further!
Check out this excellent combat guide for veterans and newcomers alike. Enel is a well-established Xenoblade speedrunner (with several WRs).
Sharla's Rifle Heat % v Damage/Heal % Explained
If you've want to explore the hidden depths of Sharla's weapon heat system and how you can exploit it for higher damage/heals, please check this post by Łazy. An often completely overlooked mechanic.
Selling/Not Selling Materials
One of the first things the game suggests to you upon entering Colony 9 is selling the stuff you just picked up. Don't. You don't need to do that at all, plus it will interfere with your early Collectopedia progress. You'll hardly ever be strapped for cash and your inventory is huge. Only sell materials when you really need some cash to buy some new Art Books or something. Make sure to not sell quest-related ones (marked with an "!" or rare materials which are marked with a shiny symbol. And always check your Collectopedia before selling anything. You might have just picked up a material that you needed to fill that last spot on the current page.
alvis.exe said:
Gem Crafting
Note: You don't need to read or understand this before you start playing or even within the first few hours. Get to know the other stuff first since this isn't available to you right out the gate anyway.
Gem Crafting isn't super well explained in the game but it's really important for late-game awesomeness and getting the most out of your characters. Here is a handy guide that explains how everything works together. It's a highly recommended read. Alternatively, here's an old user guide to gem crafting, going into more detail:
Man God said:
ACE performing several pieces from the soundtrack live in 2015 for the N3DS release (click for YouTube playlist):
"We want to make a JRPG masterpiece"
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Iwata Asks: Xenoblade Chronicles Wii
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Vol. 1 - The Music
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Vol. 3 - The Development Process
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