The Nintendo Switch’s Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a significant journey, and the Expansion Pass will allow Nintendo to make it much more so. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 will release four waves of DLC on a defined schedule through its Expansion Pass. Players who acquire the pass will receive further waves of game content, including new characters and missions over the following months. Here is everything you need to know about the Expansion Pass.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Expansion Pass DLC Guide
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 will get four waves of DLC through the end of 2023. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Expansion Pass Wave 1 has already been announced. New Heros, story objectives, extra items, and other new features and content will all be added to the game with each wave. The Expansion Pass price is $29.99 and is available on Nintendo eShop. While Xenoblade Chronicles 3 may be purchased from major online retailers, the same cannot be said for the DLC. The Nintendo eShop is the only store to get the Expansion Pass.
Expansion Pass Wave 1 (July 29, 2022)
- Different color outfit variations for each character
- A pack of helpful items
In terms of what it offers, it is the smallest and lightest wave of DLC in the Expansion Pass. There are just a few things like Nopon Coins and new outfits for each of the six main characters.
Expansion Pass Wave 2 (December 31, 2022)
- Challenge Battle mode featuring difficult enemies
- A new Hero character and related quests
- New character outfits
Expansion Pass Wave 3 (April 30, 2023)
- Challenge Battle mode featuring difficult enemies
- A new Hero character and related quests
- New character outfits
Expansion Pass Wave 4 (December 31, 2023)
- New original story scenario
The last wave will add new story content for Xenoblade Chronicles 3. What kind of story scenario is being told is yet unknown. There is enough time without spoiling anything for either an epilogue chapter or an expansion of the events from the flashbacks players see throughout the game.