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The latest entry in the long-running\u00a0role-playing\u00a0series, which connects the futures of the two previous mainline\u00a0Xenoblade Chronicles<\/em>\u00a0games, invites players to embark on an epic\u00a0adventure\u00a0with \u201clife\u201d as its central theme.<\/p>\n

In the game, players will step into the roles of protagonists Noah and Mio amid turmoil between the nations of Keves and Agnus. Six characters hailing from those nations join forces to learn the truth behind their conflict, and set their sights for Swordsmarch, a land pierced by a giant sword.<\/p>\n

The new trailer for the game reveals the background of the group\u2019s journey in Aionios, a vast and sublime natural world, and reveals new details about the battle system:<\/p>\n

Battle With Up to Seven Characters<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Like in previous\u00a0Xenoblade Chronicles<\/em>\u00a0games, battles start by facing enemies directly in the overworld. Players can control Noah\u2019s party of six, as well as additional characters they\u2019ll meet during the adventure. Each character has their own role in battle, which allows for diverse strategies.<\/p>\n

Class Change<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Noah is a Swordfighter, specializing in close-range attacks, while Mio is a Zephyr, drawing enemy attention while evading their strikes. Thus, each character has their own class with their own strengths. Progressing in the adventure, players can change characters\u2019 classes, creating a customized party.<\/p>\n

New Interlink System<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Each of the tag-team pairs\u2014Noah and Mio, Lanz and Sena, Eunie and Taion\u2014can make use of the Interlink system if certain conditions are met. They will then combine into a giant form called Ouroboros. Each Ouroboros has its own powerful move set, and deciding when to transform can be the key to winning a battle.<\/p>\n

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Like in previous\u00a0Xenoblade Chronicles<\/em>\u00a0games, battles start by facing enemies directly in the overworld. With six characters in your party, you\u2019ll need to use each soldier\u2019s strengths to your advantage, taking into account their position relative to the enemy. Characters you befriend on your adventure can also join you in battle, further increasing your strategic capabilities.<\/p>\n

As you progress through Aionios, customize your party by changing characters\u2019 classes to better suit the situation at hand. If certain conditions are met during battle, each of the tag-team pairs, Noah and Mio, Lanz and Sena, Eunie, and Taion can combine into a giant form called Ouroboros. Each Ouroboros has its own powerful moveset, and deciding when to transform can be the key to winning a battle!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 will launch for Nintendo Switch on July 29. <\/span><\/p>\n