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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Releases Holiday 2017

No delay makes us happy.

Nintendo’s E3 Spotlight brought all new details about Xenoblade Chronicles 2 for the Nintendo Switch, set to release in the holiday period in 2017. A trailer shown in the Spotlight gives a bit of back story to the game, and showed off a small amount of gameplay footage. Although no firm release date has been set, the game is looking gorgeous so far, and with the game releasing this year, there’s no doubt that more details will come soon.

You can check out Nintendo’s official description and the E3 Spotlight trailer below:

Search for the ultimate paradise, Elysium, with your companion, Pyra.

Explore an endless ocean of clouds, where the last remnants of civilization live on the backs of colossal beasts called Titans. Experience the story of Rex and his new friend, Pyra, a mysterious being known as a Blade who grants him tremendous power. Together, search for Pyra’s long lost home Elysium, the ultimate paradise for all of humanity.

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Explore colossal beasts called Titans, the homes of different civilizations, offering expansive regions to discover.

Form powerful bonds with Blades, unique beings granting tremendous power to their users, called Drivers.

Features a deep battle system that builds on triumphs of the Xenoblade Chronicles and Xenoblade Chronicles X games.

Oliver Brandt

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