Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Official Artworks -Aionios Moments- officially released today, and Masatsugu Saito has shared special new artwork of Noah and Mio holding the art book to celebrate! For those unfamiliar, Masatsugu Saito served as the Character Designer for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Xenoblade Chronicles 3.
The art book features 448 pages of new content, including never-before-seen concept art of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and its expansion, Future Redeemed. Additionally, an extensive interview with key development members like Tetsuya Takahashi is included in the book. This interview discusses key questions players had, such as the origins of Lucky Seven, the role of the Trinity Processor, and much more.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 was officially released worldwide on July 29, 2022. The game depicts the future of the worlds of Xenoblade Chronicles and Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Familiar faces, places, and themes appeared in the game, alongside a brand-new cast of characters and a whole new world to explore – Aionios. The game is heavily focused on themes of life, loss, and the future.
A DLC expansion was released last April, titled Future Redeemed. This expansion saw the return of protagonists Shulk and Rex. In addition, answers regarding the Trinity Processor were revealed, making the game the culmination of the Xenoblade Chronicles series thus far. In our 5/5 review of the game, we stated it was “full of heart, soul, and decades of passion”. The game features well over 150 hours of content, allowing players to explore to their heart’s content.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is available now for Nintendo Switch. Additionally, the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Original Soundtrack can be purchased from retailers. The art book, titled Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Official Artworks -Aionios Moments-, can be purchased at Amazon JP.