Characters
Melia receives focused closure after the original game's unresolved personal losses
8th generation
Xenoblade Chronicles: Future Connected
A short epilogue included with Definitive Edition that sends Shulk and Melia to the Bionis' Shoulder, giving Melia deserved closure while simplifying the main game's party systems around Nopon companions.
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Official release platforms
Nintendo Switch
Should you play Xenoblade Chronicles: Future Connected?
Recommended if you enjoyed Xenoblade Chronicles and want more of Melia and Bionis' world. It is a much shorter, more focused epilogue with a new region and streamlined combat systems.
Around 10–15 hoursS tierActionEpilogue / additional story
How Long to Beat
Around 10–15 hours
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Pros & Considerations
Exploration
The Bionis' Shoulder is a beautiful region with strong vertical routes and landmarks
Graphics
It benefits from Definitive Edition's rebuilt character/environment presentation
Music
New area/battle themes are excellent
Story
The High Entia conflict provides useful post-ending world context
◇Consider
Battles: Chain Attacks are replaced by simpler Ponspector Union Strikes
Systems: Several main-game combat and character-building systems are absent or simplified
Story: The Fog King receives little explanation or development
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Best Way to Play
Fabled Cartridge recommended setup
Nintendo Switch
Future Connected
Future Connected is included as part of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition and should be played after finishing the main game.
Pros
Included with Definitive Edition
Cons
None entered.
Availability
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