Xenoblade 2 - Delocalization and Retranslation Switch

Xenoblade 2 - Delocalization and Retranslation
Xenoblade 2 - Delocalization and Retranslation
General
Author	rsc-pl
Type	Translations
Version	0.1.0
License	N/A
Last Updated	2025/03/20
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The "Xenoblade 2 - Delocalization & Retranslation Patch" is a community-driven project aimed at restoring the original Japanese narrative and cultural nuances of Xenoblade Chronicles 2, which were altered or omitted in the official Western localization. Spearheaded by a dedicated fan who completed the Japanese version shortly after its release, this patch seeks to provide players with an experience that closely mirrors the original Japanese intent.

Features

Terminology Restoration: The patch reinstates original terms to better reflect their intended meanings. For instance, 巨神獣, initially localized as "Titan," is reverted to "Divine Beast," emphasizing their sacred significance within the game's theological themes.
Furigana Text System Integration: To preserve the depth of the original script, the patch incorporates the Furigana Text System. This feature provides additional context by displaying characters' names with their meanings, offering players insights into cultural references and character relationships that were previously lost in translation.
Adherence to Technical Constraints: Recognizing the game's engine limitations, such as a strict 56-character per line limit and a maximum of two lines per dialogue box, the patch meticulously adjusts each line to ensure text is displayed correctly without truncation.
Rolling Release Model: The project adopts a continuous release approach, allowing for regular updates based on community feedback. This iterative process ensures that the patch evolves, addressing bugs, refining translations, and enhancing the overall authenticity of the game.

Installation and Compatibility

Just install it like any other switch romfs mod.
It's tested on both - emulation (Citron) and Switch with CFW. US version of the game with 2.1 patch and all addons installed. It's compatible with graphics mods too.
When you start a new game, you will see a message in Japanese asking you to choose a language. Unfortunately, I have not found a way to translate this screen. You have to select the Japanese language (日本語) - that is, press “X” and then confirm with “A”.

Media

Xenoblade 2 Re-translation & Delocalization Patch Demo "The Essence of Moe" Bonding Talks (AnimeInfoPL)

Screenshots

Changelog

*20.03.25*
v0.1.0

All Bonding Talk scenes have been checked and re-translated.
A few typos in Chapter 7 have been corrected.

18.03.25
v0.0.46

Bonding Talk scenes 1-61 (out of 82) have been checked and re-translated.
A few typos in Chapter 6 and 7 have been corrected.

16.03.25
v0.0.44

Bonding Talk scenes 1-45 (out of 82) have been checked and re-translated.
A few typos in Chapter 6 have been corrected.

14.03.25
v0.0.42

Bonding Talk scenes 1-24 (out of 82) have been checked and re-translated.
All errors related to line length (which previously resulted in truncated sentences) have been fixed (voiced lines from the main story and Bonding Talk scenes 1–24).

(12.03.2025)
v0.0.40

Dialogue of the main plot revised up to the end of the last chapter.
Many corrected lines from previous chapters

This does not mean that the main plot is already set in stone. I'm sure I'll still find plenty of bugs (mainly badly divided lines and somehow strange-sounding tasks). “Dialogue of the main plot revised up to the end of the last chapter” should be understood more as “text has been revised up to the end of the main plot, but still waiting for potential improvements.”

10.03.25

Dialogue of the main plot revised up to the end of the 9th chapter.
Many fixed line breaks from previous chapters (mostly 5th because this is where I am currently in the game)

*08.03.2025*

Dialogue of the main plot revised up to the middle of the 9th chapter.
Few 'bonding talk' scenes have been re-translated
Many corrected lines from previous chapters (mostly 5th because this is where I am currently in the game)

*06.03.2025*

All remaining Praetor and Praetorium instances were changed to Pope and Holy See.
Some progress in Chapter 8
Many corrected lines from previous chapters

*04.03.2025*

Fixed various typos and corrected several previously translated dialogue lines.
Revised and verified Chapter 7 dialogue.

02.03.2025
v0.0.32

Countless corrections for names, cut off lines or minor typos.
Re-translated Musubi's quest and few 'bonding talk' scenes
Revised and verified Chapter 6 dialogue.

01.03.2025
v0.0.30

Fixed various typos and corrected several previously translated dialogue lines.
Added the [ML:undisp] tag in places where it appeared in the Japanese script. This effectively removes unnecessary vocal expressions like "Grrrr," "Ohhhhhh," "Ughyaaaa!" etc.
Revised and verified Chapter 6 dialogue up to its midpoint.

28.02.2025
v0.0.28

Revised dialogue of the main plot up to the end of the 5th chapter.
Merged BushidoJP's existing name delocalization patch for Iira DLC. Made numerous changes to ensure consistency in names and terminology throughout the game. Restored most honorifics in Iira DLC. The patch is fully compatible with the Iira DLC installed (the stand-alone version is not supported, at least for now). Dialogues in the Iira DLC will remain unchanged for now (note: the translation quality appears to be similar to the main game) until work on the main game reaches a satisfactory state. Significant work still remains to be done.
Updated "kizuna ring" hints (development trees that unlock Blade skills) to ensure attack names mentioned in these hints are consistent with the restored original attack names implemented in previous versions.

26.02.2025
v0.0.25 Dialogue of the main plot revised up to the middle of the 5th chapter.
25.02.2025
v0.0.24 Dialogue of the main plot revised up to the end of the third chapter.
Man-Eater (マンエーター) is used in my patch instead of Flesh Eater.

23.02.2025
Added ~~v0.0.21~~ 0.0.23 Many fixes, main story revised up to the middle of the 3rd chapter.

20.02.2025
All names and proper names are now consistent with the original. Dialogue of the main plot revised up to the end of the second chapter.

18.02.2025
First release.

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