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Xenoblade Chronicles 3

byMonolith Soft•2022

A vast world awaits in Xenoblade Chronicles 3, the next game in the acclaimed RPG series from developer Monolithsoft. Players will step into the roles of protagonists Noah and Mio amid turmoil between the hostile nations of Keves and Agnus. Six characters hailing from those nations will take part in a grand tale with “life” as its central theme. Ex...

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Released
July 29, 2022
Developer
Monolith Soft
Publisher
Nintendo
Platforms
Switch

How it plays

32h
main
92h
main + extras
220h
completionist

Time to beat · 4 player times (IGDB)

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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is one of the most beautiful games I have ever played. It is full of heart, soul, and decades of passion. Monolith Soft has once again crafted one of the greatest JRPGs of all time, going above and beyond in all aspects. With intricately written characters, a deep and engaging story, and a massive world hosting hundreds of hours of playtime, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a must-play title for any fan of RPGs.

Dec 22, 2022

Tetsuya Takahashi, creator and director of Xenogears, Xenosaga, and Xenoblade, is a creative genius. His story of success despite constant failure is an intriguing one I’ll do my best not to bore you with now. What matters is that ever since 1998’s release of the ambitious unfinished masterpiece that is Xenogears, Takahashi’s spent his career trying to complete that vision. He left Square Enix and founded Monolith Soft in order to pursue it. His time at Namco was spent trying to recreat...

Dec 3, 2022

It wouldn’t be a Xenoblade game without an absolutely incredible soundtrack. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 features yet more brilliant music and delightfully impassioned voice acting. There’s a level of quality here that you won’t find in many other games, even of the AAA variety, which makes the game’s earlier-than-announced release even more impressive.

Sep 9, 2022

Xenoblade Chronicles 3is perhaps the most impressive and entertaining RPG on the Switch with an engrossing narrative and deep but accessible combat with only some minor issues here and there.

Aug 18, 2022

Third time's the charm, as they say, and Monolith Soft has proved this with a game that builds upon its predecessors in every way. Tetsuya Takahashi, the creator of Xenoblade Chronicles, once suggested that the series is defined by its ability to [...]

Sep 3, 2022

Fans of any of the series know what to expect from Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and this latest (and last?) entry delivers on all counts. But is it better than the others? That depends upon your preferences.Read More

Aug 31, 2022

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a gripping, powerful story told well with a unique world and compelling characters. The combat, once it fully introduces everything, is also packed with depth and complexity.

Aug 18, 2022

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 brings you more emotions, more conflict, and a combat system that blends everything its past installments introduced for an even more customizable experience. This is a JRPG you do not want to miss.

Aug 17, 2022

What if life...isn't what we were told it was?

Aug 15, 2022

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is another great entry in the long-running series. Combat is complex, but well enough explained to readily understand and feels fantastic to play with. It has interesting characters, an intriguing world and an engrossing storyline that had me always wondering what was going to happen next. Whether you're new to the series or a veteran, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is stylish, intriguing, super fun, and well worth checking out for RPG fans.

May 7, 2025

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is an exceptional JRPG that, in spite of a few faults, manages to surpass its predecessors.

Aug 22, 2022

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is Monolith Soft’s greatest achievement, crafting a world and narrative so breathtakingly stunning that I relished every last minute of my 140-hour playthrough. While it certainly has the Switch’s hardware bursting at the seams, it nonetheless impresses at nearly every turn. I

Sep 8, 2022