After the success of the third mainline entry in the Xenoblade Chronicles series, fans may be wondering what games they should play next. It's a no-brainer, but if one hasn't played Xenoblade Chronicles 3's predecessors, those two epic entries on the Nintendo Switch should be on the to-play list immediately.
A direct sequel, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 stars an all-new cast of characters with the young Rex, another Monado user, as the lead. While not all fans took to Rex as much as Shulk, there is a great supporting cast of characters that one could switch on the fly and still make the epic sci-fi fantasy journey worthwhile. Here's how long the game takes to play through, and a guide to its chapters and story structure.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Length
As with its predecessor and successor, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a massive game packed with content and secrets to discover in its world. It has a large campaign even without undertaking any side quests. According to How Long To Beat, the average time to beat Xenoblade Chronicles 2's story mode is approximately 64 hours.
Players that go for all the side quests and main story are looking at 111 hours of playtime. Completists have reported that it takes 256 hours of gameplay to find everything Xenoblade 2 has to offer.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna – The Golden Country
Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna – The Golden Country is a full expansion sold as a standalone game or as part of the game's expansion pass. It features new and returning cast members of Xenoblade 2, a brand-new combat system, and new environments to explore.
According to How Long To Beat, Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna – The Golden Country will take players approximately 24 hours to beat with the side quests. The side quests and extra content are worthwhile in this expansion, and many players will want to see everything. Completists will take around 37 hours to find and complete everything TheGolden Country offers.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Chapter List
The chapter list in the second game may appear shorter than the first Xenoblade Chronicles, but each chapter is lengthy in its own right. Below is a complete list of chapters in Xenoblade Chronicles 2:
Chapters | Chapter Names |
|---|---|
Chapter 1 | Encounters |
Chapter 2 | Aptitude |
Chapter 3 | Our Own War |
Chapter 4 | Aegis |
Chapter 5 | Master and Slaves |
Chapter 6 | Wounds |
Chapter 7 | The Fear She Carries |
Chapter 8 | The World Tree |
Chapter 9 | Rain |
Chapter 10 | And Thus, Boy Met Girl |
Torna – The Golden Country Chapter List
There are only three chapters in Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna – The Golden Country. However, these chapters comprise substantially large main quests and side content. The chapter for The Golden Country is as follows:
Chapters | Chapter Names |
|---|---|
Chapter 1 | Stinks Like Blood |
Chapter 2 | Aegis |
Chapter 3 | Homecoming |
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is available now for the Nintendo Switch.