Xenoblade Chronicles 3 DLC worth it

A DLC Expansion Pass is available for Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Read on to learn about the price, release date of each volume, and additional content provided in the Expansion Pass, as well as how to buy the DLC!

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Is the Xenoblade expansion pass worth it?
Will xenoblade 3 be the end?
Will xenoblade 3 have DLC?
Does Xenoblade 3 have new game plus?

Expansion Pass Contents

Release Date	July 29, 2022
Consumable Items Nopon Coins Silver ×30 Nopon Coins Gold ×30
Accessories Iron Temple Guard Circlet of Wisdom Silver Belt Auto-Balancer Glass Memory Nopon Strap Fashion Outfit (3 color variants per outfit)

There will be new outfits in Volume 1 of the Expansion Pass. Though it does not change the stats of your characters, changing the outfits of your characters allows you to add a unique touch to your party.

How to Customize Your Character

Nopon Coins are a new form of currency in the game that can be used to craft gems or cook food without the need for collecting materials. This content will surely come in handy in the early game since it gives players an easy way to obtain items at the start.

How to Farm Nopon Coins

Expansion Pass Contents

Release Date	October 13, 2022
Challenge Battles New Hero Character Ino Additional Hero Quest Swimsuit Outfits (3 color variants per outfit)

DLC Expansion Pass Wave 2 Guide

Getting Volume 2 will allow you to recruit the newest DLC Hero named Ino. According to the latest DLC trailer, Ino will have her own Hero Quest, introducing and unlocking a brand new Defender class that you can use called the Noponic Champion.

Who is Ino?
New DLC Hero Guide

This brand new DLC will also introduce Challenge Battles. This mode has you clear waves of difficult enemies to earn different raise your rank and earn rewards. Among the rewards is a special type of currency that you can use to buy powerful items!

Challenge Battle Mode Guide

Aside from the brand new hero and the new game mode, DLC Volume 2 also allows you to unlock and equip new Cosmetic Swimwear. While details have yet to be revealed, the DLC trailer hints that these can probably be earned by raising your rank in Challenge Battles.

All Swimsuit Outfits

Expansion Pass Contents
Release Date	April 30, 2023
Challenge Battle Rule Set 2 (Survival) New Hero Character Additional Quests Fashion Outfits (3 color variants per outfit)

Expansion Pass Contents
Release Date	December 31, 2023
Brand New Story In-Game Scenario and Story Content


Price	$29.99 (USD) £26.99(GBP)

The Expansion Pass DLC is currently available for pre-order for USD 29.99/ GBP£26.99. The first volume of content is scheduled to be released on the same day as the game's launch allowing you to enjoy the additional as soon as you start playing.

The Expansion Pass is currently only available for purchase online through the Nintendo Eshop. This can also be accessed in-game upon opening the main menu and selecting Expansion Pass.

Players able to access Nintendo's UK Eshop can also buy both the Exapnsion Pass and the base game as a set for £76.98.

Given that the Espansion Pass DLC includes new Hero Characters, Quests, and story content, purchasing it will surely add extra hours on top of the existing content of Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

So if you have the patience to wait for the release of each wave, purchasing the Expansion Pass DLC will definitely be worth it.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3	Xenoblade Chronicles 2
・New useful items ・Fashion Outfits ・Challenge Battle ・New Hero Characters ・New Quests ・Additional Story Contents ・No new gameplay features	・New useful items ・New gameplay features ・Fashion Outfits ・Challenge Battle ・New Characters ・New Quests ・Additional Story Contents

The DLC contents of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and 3 are incredibly similar. Though the additional story contents and characters add more complexity, they are not necessary to enjoy the game.

DLC Content	Description
New useful items for your adventure	・A large amount of extra money ・Items that are difficult to obtain in the early game.
New gameplay features	・Auto Battle ・Disable Enemy Search ・New Difficulty Levels ・Switching Special Background Music
Challenge Battle	・Battle against specific enemies at a predetermined level within a certain time limit. ・Get rare items as rewards for completion.
New Characters	・Characters from previous games appear. ・3 new playable charactrers were added. ・The new characters added perform well in your party.
New Quests	・20 additional quests, mostly related to companions and NPCs.
Additional Story Contents	・Around 20-30 hours of additional story content (in addition to the 100+ hours of the main story).

The additional content in the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Expansion Pass adds around 20 to 30 hours of play time to the game. The content added is also set after the events of the main story, so it can be purchased after finishing the game.

Is the Xenoblade expansion pass worth it?

Well, it largely depends on where you are in the game. If you're thinking of buying the game and expansion pass bundle and really want an early edge, I say go for it. The money, core crystals, ether for Poppi and favorite items for the rest of the crew will be very helpful early on.

Will xenoblade 3 be the end?

Whatever form that takes the series director, Tetsuya Takahashi, has stated intentions for the Xenoblade series to continue, although he views Xenoblade 3 as a “stopping point”. He says that the “title depicts the conclusion of the Xenoblade story that began with Klaus's experiment.”

Will xenoblade 3 have DLC?

As mentioned, four waves of DLC will be released for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 through the end of 2023. Each wave will introduce a variety of new features and content to the game, including new Hero characters, story quests and bonus items.

Does Xenoblade 3 have new game plus?

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 New Game+ carries over most of your progression. You can also opt to just play a completely new file and start the game over again. A new option will appear on the main menu right next to “New Game,” for “New Game+.” You'll retain your character growth.

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