20 Most Hotly Anticipated Holiday 2017 Video Games - Ranked

9. Xenoblade Chronicles 2

Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Nintendo

Release Date: December 1 (Nintendo Switch)

The Hype: A Xenoblade game on the Switch was always going to happen, but it's genuinely shocking that it's coming this soon in the platform's life, especially as Xenoblade Chronicles X only came out two years ago.

Nevertheless, footage from the sequel doesn't remotely indicate a game rushed to market, with its gorgeous visuals and slick combat system, which should make it an absolute joy to play both docked and out and about in handheld mode.

If you're looking for an absorbing, value-for-money title to soak up a ton of your time this Christmas, this seems like just the ticket.

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