Nintendo and Monolith Soft have released the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 version 2.1.0 update, which introduced official support for the Pyra and Mythra amiibo. The new update also applies various bug fixes for the Future Redeemed DLC.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 version 2.1.0 adds support for the Pyra and Mythra amiibo, allowing players to obtain Aegis Sword skins for the Swordfighter class. Players may earn these skins by heading to the System setting in the menu, selecting the amiibo option, and scanning the amiibo. Moreover, a Nopon NPC named Miibomii will appear at Llyn Nyddwr Camp in the Fornis region. Players may earn the Pyra and Mythra amiibo items from Miibomii by meeting certain conditions.
Additionally, the version 2.1.0 update fixes several issues introduced after the release of Future Redeemed, which is included with the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Expansion Pass. The update increases the percentage chance to re-acquire Battle Manuals, Tactics Manuals, and Strategy Manuals. The new update also fixes issues where players were unable to complete the “Pursue Glimmer” Chapter 2 quest and re-attempt the final battle.
Patch notes for version 2.1.0 is available below, via Nintendo:
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Version 2.1.0 Patch Notes
Additional Functionality
- Added amiibo functionality to the game for “Pyra” and “Mythra” amiibo. By scanning the amiibo in “System” > “amiibo” in the Menu Screen, you will be able to use the following special clothing items.
- Pyra amiiboAegis Sword: Pyra (Limited to Swordfighter)
- Mythra amiiboAegis Sword: Mythra (Limited to Swordfighter)
- A Nopon NPC, Miibomii, has appeared at Llyn Nyddwr Camp in the Fornis region. Meeting certain criteria while playing the game will also let you obtain the aforementioned Pyra and Mythra amiibo items from Miibomii.
Bug Fixes for “Future Redeemed”
Fixed the following issues for Expansion Pass Wave 4, “Future Redeemed”.
- Increased the percentage chance to re-acquire Battle Manuals, Tactics Manuals, and Strategy Manuals.
- Fixed an issue where players were unable to re-attempt the final battle after experiencing a party wipe.
- Fixed an issue where some players were unable to complete the Chapter 2 quest, “Pursue Glimmer”, who’s thought to have headed north-west.
Lastly, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is available now for Nintendo Switch.
