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This is a list of music tracks pertaining to the {{uv|Xenoblade Chronicles}} universe in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. All tracks listed here are available to play on [[Gaur Plain]] and [[Cloud Sea of Alrest]], and, as of the [[List of updates (SSBU)#8.1.0 |8.1.0 update]], {{SSBU|Battlefield}}, [[Small Battlefield]], {{SSBU|Big Battlefield}}, and {{SSBU|Final Destination}}. Downloading {{SSBU|Pyra}} and {{SSBU|Mythra}} adds sixteen music tracks from ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'' on top of the existing 11 ''Xenoblade Chronicles'' tracks in the base game.
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This is a list of music tracks pertaining to the ''{{uv|Xenoblade Chronicles}}'' universe in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. All tracks listed here are available to play on [[Gaur Plain]] and [[Cloud Sea of Alrest]], and, as of the [[List of updates (SSBU)#8.1.0 |8.1.0 update]], {{SSBU|Battlefield}}, [[Small Battlefield]], {{SSBU|Big Battlefield}}, and {{SSBU|Final Destination}}. Downloading {{SSBU|Pyra}} and {{SSBU|Mythra}} adds sixteen music tracks from ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'' on top of the existing 11 ''Xenoblade Chronicles'' tracks in the base game.


==Engage the Enemy==
==Engage the Enemy==
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Japanese title: {{ja|敵との対峙|Teki to no Taiji}}, ''Confrontation with the Enemy''
Japanese title: {{ja|敵との対峙|Teki to no Taiji}}, ''Confrontation with the Enemy''
===Unlock methods===
*Purchase from the [[Shop]] for 300 [[gold]].
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===Origin===
===Origin===
This track is taken directly from ''Xenoblade Chronicles'', where it is heard in the Bionis' Leg region as well as Colony 6. The song's loop is abridged so that it repeats at around the 1:40 mark, compared to the full four minutes of the original.
This track is taken directly from ''Xenoblade Chronicles'', where it is heard in the Bionis' Leg region. The song's loop is abridged so that it repeats at around the 1:40 mark, compared to the full four minutes of the original.
 
===Composition & Arrangements===
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles
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Japanese title: {{ja|ガウル平原 / 夜|Gauru Heigen / Yoru}}, ''Gaur Plain / Night''
Japanese title: {{ja|ガウル平原 / 夜|Gauru Heigen / Yoru}}, ''Gaur Plain / Night''
===Unlock methods===
*Purchase from the [[Shop]] for 300 [[gold]].
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|universe={{uv|Xenoblade Chronicles}}
|universe={{uv|Xenoblade Chronicles}}
|debut=''Xenoblade Chronicles''
|debut=''Xenoblade Chronicles''
|arrangement=''Super Smash Bros. 4''
|availability=Default
|availability=Default
|link=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaygTckpNNk]
|link=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaygTckpNNk]
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|universe={{uv|Xenoblade Chronicles}}
|universe={{uv|Xenoblade Chronicles}}
|debut=''Xenoblade Chronicles 2''
|debut=''Xenoblade Chronicles 2''
|arrangement=''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
|availability=Downloadable
|availability=Downloadable
|link=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbSZeP7aD44]
|link=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbSZeP7aD44]
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* "Tantal", which plays during the day in the Kingdom of Tantal.
* "Tantal", which plays during the day in the Kingdom of Tantal.
* "Leftherian Archipelago", which plays during the day at the Leftherian Archipelago.
* "Leftherian Archipelago", which plays during the day at the Leftherian Archipelago.
Like the first game's medley, it is arranged by ACE, two of the game's composers.


===Composition & Arrangements===
===Composition & Arrangements===
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===Other uses===
===Other uses===
This track is used in {{SSBU|Pyra}} and {{SSBU|Mythra}}'s Classic Mode credits and ''Mr. Sakurai Presents "Pyra/Mythra"'' when showcasing the included music tracks.
This track is used in {{SSBU|Pyra}} and {{SSBU|Mythra}}'s Classic Mode credits and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Mr. Sakurai Presents "Pyra/Mythra" when showcasing how many new music will be added.
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===Other Use===
===Other Use===
This track was used during ''Mr. Sakurai Presents "Pyra/Mythra"'' when Sakurai talks about [[Cloud Sea of Alrest]].
This track was used during Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Mr. Sakurai Presents "Pyra/Mythra" when Sakurai talks about [[Cloud Sea of Alrest]].
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===Origin===
===Origin===
This track in taken directly from ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'', where it plays aboard the C.S.E.V. Maelstrom.
===Composition & Arrangements===
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles 2
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===Origin===
===Origin===
This track plays in ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'' as the second normal battle theme.
===Composition & Arrangements===
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles 2
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===Other Use===
===Other Use===
This track was used during ''Mr. Sakurai Presents "Pyra/Mythra"'' when discussing the ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'' DLC [[Spirit Board]].
This track was used during Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Mr. Sakurai Presents "Pyra/Mythra" when discussing the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 DLC Spirit Board.
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===Other Use===
===Other Use===
This track is used in [[Pyra]] and [[Mythra]]'s reveal trailer during the scene where they encounter [[Shulk]], as well as during ''Mr. Sakurai Presents "Pyra/Mythra"'' when Sakurai talks about [[Rex]].
This track is used in [[Pyra]] and [[Mythra]]'s reveal trailer during the scene where they encounter [[Shulk]], as well as during Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Mr. Sakurai Presents "Pyra/Mythra" when Sakurai talks about [[Rex]].
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===Other Use===
===Other Use===
This track is used during ''Mr. Sakurai Presents "Pyra/Mythra"'' when Sakurai talks about the design process and alternate costumes for [[Pyra]] and [[Mythra]].
This track is used during Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Mr. Sakurai Presents "Pyra/Mythra" when Sakurai talks about the design process and alternate costumes for [[Pyra]] and [[Mythra]].


===Trivia===
This is the longest song in the ''Smash'' series to hail from a first-party universe.
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|debut=''Xenoblade Chronicles 2''
|debut=''Xenoblade Chronicles 2''
|availability=Default
|availability=Default
|link=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hi6F1agjy2c]
|link=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD17A7Ot0fs]
}}
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===Origin===
===Origin===
This is the standard battle music in ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2''. The title and composition reference ''Time to Fight!'' and ''You Will Know Our Names'' from the first game.
This is the standard battle music in ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2''.
 
===Composition & Arrangements===
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles 2
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===Other uses===
===Other uses===
This track was used in the showcase of [[Rex]]'s Mii Costume and in {{SSBU|Pyra}}'s reveal trailer during her gameplay. The track was also used in ''Mr. Sakurai Presents "Pyra/Mythra"'' when Sakurai is explaining what ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'' is.
This track was used in the showcase of [[Rex]]'s Mii Costume and in {{SSBU|Pyra}}'s reveal trailer during her gameplay. The track was also used in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Mr. Sakurai Presents "Pyra/Mythra" when Sakurai is explaining what ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'' is.
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|universe={{uv|Xenoblade Chronicles}}
|universe={{uv|Xenoblade Chronicles}}
|debut=''Xenoblade Chronicles 2''
|debut=''Xenoblade Chronicles 2''
|arrangement=''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
|availability=Downloadable
|availability=Downloadable
|link=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aD8_cWHpU4k]
|link=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aD8_cWHpU4k]
}}
}}
===Origin===
===Origin===
This track is a remixed medley of various songs that play in the Tiger! Tiger! minigame in ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2''. Compared to the original tracks using an emulated 8-bit sound chip, this remix is performed with an [[wikipedia:Frequency modulation synthesis|FM synthesizer]] instead, reminiscent of arrangement supervisor Yuzo Koshiro's early work as a composer.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://twitter.com/yuzokoshiro/status/1367879659614965760 | title = Yuzo Koshiro on Twitter | accessdate = March 5, 2021| author = @yuzokoshiro | date = March 4, 2021 | publisher = Twitter}}</ref>
This track is a remixed medley of various songs that play in the Tiger! Tiger! minigame in ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2''. Compared to the original tracks using an emulated 8-bit sound chip, this remix is performed with an [[wikipedia:Frequency modulation synthesis|FM synthesizer]] instead, reminiscent of arrangement supervisor Yuzo Koshiro's early work as a composer.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://twitter.com/yuzokoshiro/status/1367879659614965760 | title = Yuzo Koshiro on Twitter | accessdate = March 5, 2021| author = @yuzokoshiro | date = March 4, 2021 | publisher = Twitter}}</ref>


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|debut=''Xenoblade Chronicles 2''
|debut=''Xenoblade Chronicles 2''
|availability=Unlockable
|availability=Unlockable
|link=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BZF17JgWec]
|link=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=901L4s8i-js]
}}
}}
===Origin===
===Origin===
This track is taken directly from ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'', where it plays when engaging a Unique Monster in early regions of the game. The title and composition reference ''An Obstacle in Our Path'' and ''You Will Know Our Names'' from the first game.
This track is taken directly from ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'', where it plays when engaging a Unique Monster in early regions of the game.
===Composition & Arrangements===
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles 2
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Japanese title: {{ja|行く手を阻む者たち|Yukute o Habamu Mono-tachi}}, ''Those Who Obstruct our Path''
Japanese title: {{ja|行く手を阻む者たち|Yukute o Habamu Mono-tachi}}, ''Those Who Obstruct our Path''
===Unlock methods===
*Purchase from the [[Shop]] for 300 [[gold]].
*Obtain as a random drop from {{SSBU|Classic Mode}}.
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|universe={{uv|Xenoblade Chronicles}}
|universe={{uv|Xenoblade Chronicles}}
|debut=''Xenoblade Chronicles 2''
|debut=''Xenoblade Chronicles 2''
|arrangement=''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
|availability=Downloadable
|availability=Downloadable
|link=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl5nLdvwzLw]
|link=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl5nLdvwzLw]
}}
}}
===Origin===
===Origin===
A new remix of Counterattack from ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'', which played in several cutscenes. The title and composition reference ''Engage the Enemy'' from the first game. Compared to the original piece, it is calmer and more subdued but uses similar instruments.
===Composition & Arrangements===
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles 2
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===Other Use===
===Other Use===
This track was used during ''Mr. Sakurai Presents "Pyra/Mythra"'' when Sakurai talks about the basic attacks of [[Pyra]] and [[Mythra]].
This track was used during Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Mr. Sakurai Presents "Pyra/Mythra" when Sakurai talks about the basic attacks of [[Pyra]] and [[Mythra]].


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===Origin===
===Origin===
This track is taken directly from ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'', where it plays when engaging a Unique Monster in late regions of the game. The title and composition reference ''You Will Know Our Names'' from the first game.
This track is taken directly from ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'', where it plays when engaging a Unique Monster in late regions of the game.


===Composition & Arrangements===
===Composition & Arrangements===
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Japanese title: {{ja|さらに名を冠する者たち|Sarani Na o Kansuru Mono-tachi}}, ''Those Who Bear More Names''
Japanese title: {{ja|さらに名を冠する者たち|Sarani Na o Kansuru Mono-tachi}}, ''Those Who Bear More Names''


===Other Uses===
===Other Use===
This track was used during the [[Mythra]] reveal and during ''Mr. Sakurai Presents "Pyra/Mythra"'' when Sakurai discusses [[Burning Sword]] and [[Sacred Arrow]], as well as when battling Master Hand and Crazy Hand in Pyra's Classic Mode route.
This track was used during the [[Mythra]] reveal and during Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Mr. Sakurai Presents "Pyra/Mythra" when Sakurai discusses [[Burning Sword]] and [[Sacred Arrow]].
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===Other Use===
===Other Use===
This track is used during ''Mr. Sakurai Presents "Pyra/Mythra"'' while Sakurai is explaining the neutral special and side special moves for [[Pyra]] and [[Mythra]].
This track is used during Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Mr. Sakurai Presents "Pyra/Mythra" while Sakurai is explaining the neutral special and side special moves for [[Pyra]] and [[Mythra]].
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===Other Use===
===Other Use===
This track was used during ''Mr. Sakurai Presents "Pyra/Mythra"'' when Sakurai talks about the speed and power differences between [[Pyra]] and [[Mythra]].
This track was used during Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Mr. Sakurai Presents "Pyra/Mythra" when Sakurai talks about the speed and power differences between [[Pyra]] and [[Mythra]].


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|debut=''Xenoblade Chronicles 2''
|debut=''Xenoblade Chronicles 2''
|availability=Default
|availability=Default
|link=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOzSEK98ed4]
|link=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QA8mjo7lJ-A]
}}
}}
===Origin===
===Origin===
This track plays in ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'' as the third normal battle theme. The composition references ''Mechanical Rhythm'' from the first game.
This track plays in ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'' as the third normal battle theme.
 
===Composition & Arrangements===
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles 2
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===Other use===
===Other use===
This track is used during ''Mr. Sakurai Presents "Pyra/Mythra"'' when Sakurai reveals the release date for [[Pyra]] and [[Mythra]].
This track is used during Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Mr. Sakurai Presents "Pyra/Mythra" when Sakurai reveals the release date for [[Pyra]] and [[Mythra]].
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Kenji Hiramatsu
Kenji Hiramatsu


Japanese title: {{ja|戦闘!!/イーラ|Sentō!!/Īra}}, ''Battle!!/Ira''
Japanese title: {{ja|戦闘!!/イーラ|Sentō!!/Īra}}, ''Battle!!/Ira''


===Other Use===
===Other Use===
This track was used during ''Mr. Sakurai Presents "Pyra/Mythra"'' when showcasing [[Pyra]] and [[Mythra]]'s Up and Down special moves.
This track was used during Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Mr. Sakurai Presents "Pyra/Mythra" when showcasing [[Pyra]] and [[Mythra]]'s Up special moves.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Though ''Xenoblade Chronicles X'' is represented in ''Ultimate'' by several [[spirit]]s, no music tracks from the game appear in the soundtrack.
*Though ''Xenoblade Chronicles X'' is represented in ''Ultimate'' by several [[Spirits (characters)|Spirits]], no music tracks from the game appear in the soundtrack.
*Songs from ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'' are owned by the composers of the tracks, rather than the owner of the IP. This trait is shared with the music from the first two ''[[List of SSBU Music (Sonic The Hedgehog series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' games, the ''[[List of SSBU Music (Dragon Quest series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series, the  ''Culdcept'' series, ''Soma Bringer'', and ''Style Savvy: Styling Star''.
*Songs from ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'' are owned by the composers of the tracks, rather than the owner of the IP. This trait is shared with the music from the first two ''[[List of SSBU Music (Sonic The Hedgehog series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' games, the ''[[List of SSBU Music (Dragon Quest series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series, the  ''Culdcept'' series, ''Soma Bringer'', and ''Style Savvy: Styling Star''.
**Counting songs cut from ''Ultimate'', this trait is also shared with "{{SSBBMusicLink|Kirby|Checker Knights}}", "{{SSBBMusicLink|Pikmin|Ai no Uta}}", "{{SSBBMusicLink|Pikmin|Ai no Uta (French Version)}}, and "{{SSBBMusicLink|Pikmin|Tane no Uta}}".
**Prior to the 11.0.0 update, all songs from ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'' were stated to be owned by "Séptima Ley Co.,Ltd."
**Prior to the 11.0.0 update, all songs from ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'' were stated to be owned by "Séptima Ley Co.,Ltd."
*So far, not counting the ''Other'' music category, ''Xenoblade Chronicles'', {{uv|Fire Emblem}} and {{uv|Final Fantasy}} are the only base game universes to receive additional songs via [[downloadable content]].
**Unlike ''Fire Emblem'' and similarly to ''Final Fantasy'', the 3 songs from ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'' included in the base game are not listed before all of the DLC songs; rather, they were repositioned in the relative order that the songs would be heard in said game.
*For unknown reasons, all ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'' soundtracks available before DLC play at a lower volume than all other tracks.
*For unknown reasons, all ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'' soundtracks available before DLC play at a lower volume than all other tracks.
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ER-r6zAhUiE Drifting Soul (Violin Version)] and the original version of [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aElM_uHL00E Counterattack] appear during Pyra and Mythra's reveal trailer, but do not appear in-game.
*An instrumental version of [https://youtu.be/ER-r6zAhUiE/ Drifting Soul], as well as the original version of [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aElM_uHL00E/ Counterattack] appear during Pyra and Mythra's reveal trailer, but do not appear in-game.
*''Xenoblade Chronicles'' is the third series from the base game to gain new songs through DLC, the first two being ''{{uv|Fire Emblem}}'' and ''{{uv|Final Fantasy}}''.
**Much like ''Final Fantasy'', the three ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'' songs in the base game are listed in between certain DLC songs to match the relative order that they are heard in that game.


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