When is Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Expansion 2 Coming Out? – Answered

More DLC is on the way.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has a pretty hefty amount of DLC in the pipeline. With the first wave of DLC already out, we finally have a release date for the second wave. Here is when the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 expansion 2 comes out.

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When is Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Expansion 2 Coming Out? – Answered

The release date for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 wave 2 is October 13, 2022. This DLC will feature the following:

  • Challenge Battle mode against difficult enemies
    • Overcome a variety of challenges by playing the Challenge Battle mode. Collect crystals and exchange them for valuable accessories and new outfits.
  • A new hero character and accompanying quests
    • This wave adds the new hero character, Ino, to the game. Complete her Hero Quest to recruit her to your party and gain access to her class.
  • New character outfits
    • Swimsuits

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This information comes directly from the Nintendo website. There are still two waves of DLC after the release of wave 2, so fans have plenty more to sink their teeth into. While we don’t know the release date of the subsequent waves, here is what players can expect from those:

  • Challenge Battle mode against difficult enemies
  • A new hero character and accompanying quests
  • New character outfits
  • New original story scenario

There is a ton of content in Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and you have plenty of time to catch up before releasing this wave of DLC. If you need help unlocking all of the hero characters, we’ve covered you. If you’re having trouble climbing purple vines, we have tips for you here.

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You can check out the trailer explaining more of the content from the Nintendo Direct below. All new sets of challenge battles await you:


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