We already know that Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is going to have a stunning soundtrack. We've heard it in the trailers, and we know that Yasunori Mitsuda, Manami Kiyota, ACE, Kenji Hiramatsu, and Mariam Abounnasr will be returning to do the music. So why wouldn't Nintendo want to take advantage of that and promote the music!
This morning, Nintendo UK shared what has become one of the most iconic songs already from the upcoming game. We first heard it back when Xenoblade Chronicles 3 was announced in February, and you've been able to listen to it on the official site for a while. But we'll take every opportunity to listen to this beautiful flute piece. Here it is:
Stunning, right? This track alone convinces us we have nothing to worry about with the soundtrack, without even knowing if the composers of the previous games would be returning. We suspect this will be the main theme or a key motif used throughout the game, and in the trailers, we've seen, both Noah and Mio have been seen playing the flutes — often accompanied by this music.
The name — 'A Life Sent On' — reinforces the hauntingly beautiful sound of the flutes too. And it perfectly matches Noah's role on the battlefield as an off-seer: someone who mourns for fallen soldiers.
If you're a North American Xenoblade fan, you were likely caught up in yesterday's pre-order fiasco, and Nintendo hopes to open up Special Edition pre-orders again soon. We've got our fingers crossed for you!
What do you think about the music? Let us know in the comments!
[source twitter.com]
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I've been listening to the OSTs of the previous instalments. Such great music and this is no exception. The soundtracks are on a whole different level, which so much depth in each track
Monolith Soft are masters with soundtracks, world, environment and topographic design. They never disappoint.
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@Crozar Why did you censor the word 'music'?
@Crozar,
Don't bottle it up, say what you think.
Xenoblade OSTs are so good that listening to the music early also somehow feels like a spoiler 😂
These OST's are the best of the best. Absolutely stunning!
Xenoblade like Baten Kaitos, Skies of Arcadia, and the Last Story always had the best soundtrack of any RPG.
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Give me the battle theme!
@Vortexeo Ha! You are right!
Yes, that is very flutey. Nice flute noises right there.
This is great but nothing beats the environmental music from XCX (well, apart from that song. The song which shall not be named)
I could put the Sylvalum night theme on a loop and never get tired of it, which is certainly a better option than trying to listen to it in game whilst avoiding multiple mechanical Eldritch horrors roaming the place 😅
Very flute. Not bad or amazing.
I'll save it for when the games comes out.
Honestly, I'm more excited for the score than the actual game. Haven't finished XC1 (although I think it's great) and therefore have never touched XC2, but I do find that they contain simply the best soundtracks of any game, I've ever listened to. XCX's score isn't bad, either.
Hey, and one of the characters in XC3 is named like my son. (it's a girl here) So, this is a clear winner. ^^
Ehh.., Lugias song was better.
@Serpenterror I disagree. I really like valkyrie profiles ost for DS. And ofc there's the og Pokemon games, I'd like to say there's probly others but can't think of any more rn.
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