Xenoblade Chronicles 2 launches for the Switch on December 1

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Nintendo revealed the launch date for Xenoblade Chronicles 2, the Japanese role-playing game coming out for its Switch system, during its Direct event today. It’ll be available on December 1.

The Switch has had a strong string of releases since its launch in March. Xenoblade Chronicle 2’s December release date ensures that the console will have another big game at the end of the year.

The first Xenoblade Chronicles came out for the Wii in 2010 and the New Nintendo 3DS in 2015. It’s star, Shulk, also appeared as a playable fighter in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS.

The sequel stars new characters Rex and Pyra, who travel across giant creatures called Titans.