'Xenoblade Chronicles 2' release date news: New gameplay footage revealed

A screenshot from the "Xenoblade Chronicles 2" demo at E3 2017. YouTube/Nintendo

"Xenoblade Chronicles 2" is out to show it's a beautiful game. With barely two months before its launch, Nintendo is making the marketing rounds to show the game off. At Milan Games Week 2017, the Japanese video game publisher unveiled new footage from the upcoming role-playing game (RPG).

At the Italian video game event last weekend, gameplay footage of "Xenoblade Chronicles 2" highlighted the exploration of landscapes, demonstrated combat mechanics, showcased vibrant colors and a lot more.

It's not clear if the footage shown is the same one that was showcased at the Nintendo Direct event last month. Some hardcore fans have gone out of their way to put up comparison screenshots that focused on the enhancements from the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2017 and the build featured at the trailer presentation last January.

The "Xenoblade Chronicles 2" screenshots appeared online last week, putting the spotlight on some new interface elements. It's also been reported that the bond between a Driver and its Blade will be represented by a line and the strength of the bond will be illustrated by that line.

The official synopsis for the upcoming game reads, "Lost in a sea of clouds, entire civilizations rest on the backs of Titans. As the giant beasts march toward death, the last hope is a scavenger named Rex — and Pyra, a living weapon known as a Blade. Can you find the fabled paradise she calls home? Command a group of Blades and lead them to countless strategic victories before the world ends. Each Titan hosts its own distinct cultures, wildlife, and diverse regions to explore."

"Xenoblade Chronicles 2" is set to be released for the Nintendo Switch worldwide on Dec. 1. A special edition of the game will also come out on the same day.

News
Bible sales surge by 87% as Generation Z rediscovers faith
Bible sales surge by 87% as Generation Z rediscovers faith

Bible sales in the UK have risen sharply, increasing by 87 per cent from £2.69 million in 2019 to £5.02 million in 2024, according to new data from SPCK Group and Nielsen Book Data.

Lent and Ramadan have sparked complaints over the ‘woke’ storyline in BBC Radio drama The Archers
Lent and Ramadan have sparked complaints over the ‘woke’ storyline in BBC Radio drama The Archers

BBC Radio 4’s long-running rural drama The Archers has come under fire for its recent exploration of Ramadan, with many listeners criticising the decision to feature a Christian character, Lynda Snell, fasting in the run-up to Lent.

Can Christian civilization thrive without community?
Can Christian civilization thrive without community?

The West’s retreat from its Christian roots, worn down by progressive ideologies and colonial guilt, risks unravelling a legacy built on the belief that every person bears God’s image and is redeemed by Christ’s sacrifice.

Church cautiously welcomes Northern Ireland government programme
Church cautiously welcomes Northern Ireland government programme

The document outlines the governing priorities of Northern Ireland’s government.