Learn About Xenoblade Chronicles 3 DLC Kizuna Points and Kizunabilities

Nintendo showcased Kizunabilities, a new character growth system that uses Kizuna Points (or Affinity Points) in the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Future Redeemed DLC. Affinity Points can be obtained by visiting new locations, meeting new characters, helping people with their side quests, or completing the Collectopaedia and Enemypaedia.

「新たなる未来」ではレベルだけではなく「キズナビリティ」と呼ばれる成長がありますも。いくつかの要素を達成することで得られる「キズナポイント」を使ってマシューたちを強化できますも。例えばいろいろな敵を倒したり、アイテムを集めたりすると貯まるみたいですも。#ゼノブレイド3 #新たなる未来 pic.twitter.com/ZzzPPIvhyO

— ゼノブレイド総合 (@XenobladeJP) April 21, 2023

In the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Future Redeemed DLC, players can use Affinity Points to unlock Kizunabilities. The name for Kizunabilities is a combination of the words Kizuna, which means Bond or Affinity, and Ability. By spending Kizuna Points (Affinity Points), players can enhance and acquire new Arts, increase stats, and gain new passive abilities.

Nintendo shared a video showcasing some of A’s early abilities in the game. Some of these allow A to heal HP with each auto-attack dealt, as well as increasing A’s attack power after every time an ally’s healed. Affinity Points are also shared by the entire party, so choosing whose abilities to unlock will factor in this mechanic.

「キズナビリティ成長」から、「キズナポイント」を使ってキャラクターを成長できますも。キズナポイントはパーティ共通だから、誰の、どの要素を成長させるか、悩ましいところですも～！#ゼノブレイド3 #新たなる未来 pic.twitter.com/vIPzW3Nd1T

— ゼノブレイド総合 (@XenobladeJP) April 21, 2023

Nintendo recently revealed that the Community Board, Collectopaedia, and Enemypaedia will return in Future Redeemed. Completing the Community Board, finishing side-quests, and completing the Collectopaedia and Enemypaedia will grant Affinity Points to grow the party members and unlock Kizunabilities.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is immediately available for the Nintendo Switch. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Future Redeemed releases with Wave 4 of the Expansion Pass DLC on April 25, 2023.