Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Ending Explained

The previous Xenoblade Chronicles game had drama along with a spoonful of romance. It also featured huge-scale battles in amazing spots. However, the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 took a slight turn with its storytelling. 

However, don’t get us wrong, we and the fans loved it, especially the ending of Xenoblade Chronicles 3, which was packed with multiple emotions. The story was engaging from the start till the end and had a good amount of twists and turns.

Apart from that, the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 had epic battles as well, especially the final battle (which we will cover in a bit!). Before we discuss the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 ending, let’s get a brief view of the storyline of the game itself.

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Storyline Setting

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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is set in the futuristic world of Aionios, which is embroiled in an ongoing conflict between two major nations, Agnus and Keves.

• Agnus: Agnus is an ether-oriented nation, relying heavily on magical technology.
• Keves: Keves, on the other hand, leans more towards mechanical technology.

The warfare between these two nations is fought using AI-engineered soldiers, whose sole purpose is to participate in these wars. These soldiers have a short lifespan, lasting only 10 years, during which they engage in constant battles. Both armies have “off-seers,” warriors who perform ceremonies using specialized flutes to summon the life power of fallen soldiers.

The story follows a group of protagonists, initially consisting of Noah, Lanz, and Eunie, who have achieved success in battles against the Agnus colony. Fate brings them together with a trio from the Agnus nation: Mio, Sena, and Taion. Together, these six core characters discover that there is a larger threat looming over Aionios beyond the ongoing war between Agnus and Keves.

The main antagonist of the game is revealed to be an organization known as Moebius, with various Consuls controlling each colony through their Flame Clock. The journey of Noah, Mio, Lanz, Sena, Taion, and Eunie begins as they set out to dismantle the Moebius organization and confront its Consuls, seeking to bring an end to the turmoil that plagues their world.

The Ending Of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Explained

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• After rescuing Ghondor, the team’s plan is disrupted by Consul N, M, and X, leading to the capture of the six main characters.
• Noah starts having memories of a past life where he fails to save Mio from the evil organization Moebius. Noah rejects Moebius’ offer and returns to life.
• Noah wields the legendary ‘Sword of the End’ and defeats fake Queen Nia, X, and N, revealing that N and M represented Noah’s and Mio’s guilt.
• Mio’s mind is transferred to Consul M’s body, guiding the party to CloudKeep to save the real Queen Nia.

The Final Boss Battle

• The team activates Origin to revive the lost worlds of Alrest and Bionis, leading to their separation.
• Noah, Lanz, and Eunie return to Keves, while Mio, Sena, and Taion go back to Agnes.
• The farewell scene is emotional, with promises to reunite in the future.

What Happens To The Team?

• A short clip shows young Noah, Lanz, Eunie, and Joran heading to a fireworks exhibition after the revival of Alrest and Bionis.
• Noah hears Mio’s flute sound and decides to follow it, hinting at a possible sequel and leaving room for future developments in the series.

The game concludes with these heartfelt moments.

Post-Credit Scene

The post-credit scene in the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 ending hints at a possible sequel. After the credits, a short clip shows young Noah, Lanz, Eunie, and Joran heading to a fireworks exhibition after the revival of Alrest and Bionis. However, Noah hears Mio’s flute sound and decides to follow it, leaving room for future developments in the series. The scene adds excitement for what’s to come in the Xenoblade Chronicles universe.

How Long Is Xenoblade Chronicles 3?

RPGs are usually quite long because there are a lot of side quests as well. The chapter count is low. There are a total of 7 chapters in the game. However, do not let the low chapter count fool you! 

The game itself can take you dozens of hours to complete. First, let’s look at the chapter list of Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

Chapters List

1. Ouroboros
2. Moebius
3. Saffronias
4. Life
5. Eclipse 
6. Choices
7. Time Moves Again

Despite having a compact chapter list, you would still wonder how long it would take to beat Xenoblade Chronicles 3. 

So, for an average laid-back player, the game can take anywhere from 70 to 100 hours to complete. If you play rather quickly, then the game could even take you 60 hours in total. However, players who are aiming for 100% completion will be occupied by the game for more than 120 hours!

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