Story Explained

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 will have you set your journey in the rich world of Aionios, where you will put an end to the vicious cycle of violence between two opposing nations at war. Read on to learn more about the world of Aionios and the ongoing conflicts between the two nations.

Where Does Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Take Place?

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Takes Place in Aionios

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 takes place in the rich world of Aionios, where two nations—Keves and Agnus—are at war together. The story will revolve around the conflict between the two nations and how our protagonists will end this vicious cycle of death and dismay.

Who Are the Protagonists?

Soldiers Fighting for Their Country

You will start your journey as one of the soldiers named Noah, along with Eunie and Lanz of Keves, a nation where mechanical technology is used for everything, as opposed to the nation they're at war with—Agnus, which is a nation that utilizes magical technology.

As you progress through the game, you will be introduced to Mio, Taion, and Sena, soldiers from the opposing nation, where you will soon be working together to stop the cycle of violence between both nations as you unravel the truth behind the war.

List of Main Characters and Protagonists

Story Explained

The Endless Bloodshed For Power

Within the lands of Aionios, two Nations, Keves and Agnus, fight each other in a bloody war for the sake of filling one own's flame clock.

As seen in the Direct trailer, the energy of those who are killed in battle are collected and turned into energy, as one of the antagonists is seen to be powered by absorbing the soldiers around him.

Soldiers Are Mass Produced

Based on what was revealed in the trailer, the soldiers fighting for their country are artificially made and mass-produced to fight in the war as one of the antagonists the party fights claims that they could always grow plenty of them.

Soldiers Only Have a 10-Year Lifespan

Another major plot point that the story has is the fact that our characters have a lifespan of only 10 years. Within those years, they learn nothing but to fight continuously for their country.

It is also revealed in the trailer that Mio only has 3 months left to live, giving the plot a sense of urgency.

Ouroboros Can Destroy the World

It is mentioned in the trailer that, if left unchecked, Ouroboros, a fusion between two people, can lead the world into ruin. It's clearly a major plot point in the story, seeing as our characters learn how to fuse with each other to use the Ouroboros Form.

We can assume that because of their Fusion, this has caused the antagonist to chase after them.

Ouroboros Guide: How Fusion Works

Melody of the Off-Seers

Mio and Noah are part of the Off-Seers, a group responsible for playing a melody using their flute that is implied to guide the souls of the fallen to depart to the great beyond.

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