

Lora and Jin soon run into a Tornan prince called Addam and his Blade, Mythra - one of two legendary Aegises. For those unfamiliar with the lore of Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Blades are basically living weapons that grant those who resonate with them - called Drivers - great power in battle. You play as Lora, a young Driver, and her Blade, Jin. Torna – The Golden Country details the events of the Aegis War, a pivotal conflict referenced via dialogue and flashbacks in the original game. Torna – The Golden Country is quite a meaty experience (my non-exhaustive playthrough clocked in at just under 36 hours), and depending on how you felt about the main game, it might even be the superior RPG.

The single largest piece of DLC, however, is a story expansion that takes place 500 years before the events of the main game. New blades, side quests, and even a challenge mode featuring cameos from series favorites have all been added to the game. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 has seen a steady trickle of DLC since its release last December. Release Date Note: Torna – The Golden Country releases as a physical edition on September 21st, but became available to Season Pass holders on September 14th.
