List of SSBU Music (Xenoblade Chronicles series)

This is a list of music tracks pertaining to the 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 8.1.0 update, , Small Battlefield, , and . Downloading and adds sixteen music tracks from Xenoblade Chronicles 2 on top of the existing 11 Xenoblade Chronicles tracks in the base game.
==Engage the Enemy==
===Origin===
This track is taken directly from Xenoblade Chronicles, where it plays in various cutscenes. However, this version is slightly abridged so that it properly loops.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles
Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo / MONOLITHSOFT
Japanese title: , Confrontation with the Enemy
===Unlock methods===
*Purchase from the Shop for 300 gold.
==Time to Fight! - Xenoblade Chronicles==
===Origin===
This track is taken directly from Xenoblade Chronicles, where it plays during normal battles on Bionis.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles
Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo / MONOLITHSOFT
Japanese title: (), Battle! (Xenoblade)
==Gaur Plain==
===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.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles
Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo / MONOLITHSOFT
Japanese title: , Gaur Plain
===Other uses===
This track was used in 's character trailer on the official website.
==Gaur Plain (Night)==
===Origin===
In Xenoblade Chronicles, this variant of the track plays in the same locations as its daytime counterpart, but during nighttime. This track is abridged like its daytime counterpart, cutting the second part of the track and instead looping to the beginning.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles
Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo / MONOLITHSOFT
Japanese title: , Gaur Plain / Night
===Unlock methods===
*Purchase from the Shop for 300 gold.
==Xenoblade Chronicles Medley==
===Origin===
This track is a remixed medley of various songs from Xenoblade Chronicles, arranged by two of the game's composers. The song begins with a metal remix of Gaur Plain, followed by abridged quotes of Mechanical Rhythm and You Will Know Our Names. The song finishes with a high-tempo remix of Engage the Enemy before looping.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles
Arrangement: ACE (TOMOri Kudo / CHiCO)
Composition: TOMOri Kudo / CHiCO / Kenji Hiramatsu
Composition Copyright Nintendo / MONOLITHSOFT
Arrangement Copyright Nintendo
Japanese title: , Xenoblade Medley
===Other uses===
This track is used in 's Classic Mode credits.
==An Obstacle in Our Path - Xenoblade Chronicles==
===Origin===
This track is directly from Xenoblade Chronicles, where it plays during several boss fights. However, this rendition is slightly abridged.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles
Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo / MONOLITHSOFT
Japanese title: , One Who Obstructs Our Path
==You Will Know Our Names==
===Origin===
This track plays in Xenoblade Chronicles whenever the party enters battle with a Unique Monster (a stronger enemy variant with a unique name), as well as during some boss battles.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles
Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo / MONOLITHSOFT
Japanese title: , Those Who Bear Names
==Mechanical Rhythm==
===Origin===
This track plays in Xenoblade Chronicles when the party enters a normal battle on the Fallen Arm or on Mechonis.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles
Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo / MONOLITHSOFT
Japanese title: , Mechanical Rhythm
==Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Medley==
===Origin===
A medley of multiple field themes from Xenoblade Chronicles 2:
* "Gormott", which plays during the day in the Gormott province.
* "Argentum", which plays during the day in Argentum.
* "Kingdom of Uraya", which plays during the day in the Kingdom of Uraya.
* "Mor Ardain -Roaming the Wastes-", which plays during the day in Mor Ardain.
* "Tantal", which plays during the day in the Kingdom of Tantal.
* "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===
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Arrangement Supervisor: ACE (TOMOri Kudo / CHiCO)
Arrangement: SEKAI WALKER Producers LLC.
Composition Copyright ACE / Kenji Hiramatsu
Arrangement Copyright Nintendo
Japanese title: , Xenoblade 2 Medley
===Other uses===
This track is used in and 's Classic Mode credits and Mr. Sakurai Presents "Pyra/Mythra" when showcasing the included music tracks.
==Argentum==
===Origin===
This track is taken directly from Xenoblade Chronicles 2, where it plays during the day in Argentum.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Composition and arrangement Copyright
ACE
Japanese title: , Avaritia Company
===Other Use===
This track was used during Mr. Sakurai Presents "Pyra/Mythra" when Sakurai talks about Cloud Sea of Alrest.
==A Ship in a Stormy Sea==
===Origin===
This track in taken directly from Xenoblade Chronicles 2, where it plays aboard the C.S.E.V. Maelstrom.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Composition and arrangement Copyright
ACE
Japanese title: , On Board in a Storm
==Exploration==
===Origin===
This track plays in Xenoblade Chronicles 2 as the second normal battle theme.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Composition and arrangement Copyright
ACE
===Other Use===
This track was used during Mr. Sakurai Presents "Pyra/Mythra" when discussing the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 DLC Spirit Board.
==Crossing Swords==
===Origin===
This track is taken directly from Xenoblade Chronicles 2, where it plays during many story battles, such as the battle against Malos after Rex is revived by Pyra, Rex fighting Jin after he awakened the true power of the Aegis as well as when first boarding the Judicium Titan.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Composition and arrangement Copyright
Kenji Hiramatsu
Japanese title: , Crossing Swords
==Incoming!==
===Origin===
This track is taken directly from Xenoblade Chronicles 2, where it plays during most boss battles.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Composition and arrangement Copyright
ACE
===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.
Unlike other pieces of music without loop points, this track is not abridged so it seamlessly loops. Like the original track, it simply stops, leaving a few seconds of silence, before starting over from the beginning.
==Gormott==
===Origin===
This track is taken directly from Xenoblade Chronicles 2, where it plays during the day in the Gormott province. An early version of the song was heard during the game's trailer in the 2017 Nintendo Switch Presentation.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Composition and arrangement Copyright
ACE
Japanese title: , Gula Territory
===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.
===Trivia===
This is the longest song in the Smash series to hail from a first-party universe.
==Battle!! - Xenoblade Chronicles 2==
===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.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Composition and arrangement Copyright
Kenji Hiramatsu
Japanese title: (), Battle!! (Xenoblade 2)
===Other uses===
This track was used in the showcase of Rex's Mii Costume and in '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.
==Tiger! Tiger!==
===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 FM synthesizer instead, reminiscent of arrangement supervisor Yuzo Koshiro's early work as a composer.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Arrangement Supervisor: Yuzo Koshiro
Arrangement: Ancient-corp.
Composition Copyright Manami Kiyota
Arrangement Copyright Nintendo
==Death Match with Torna==
===Origin===
This track is taken directly from Xenoblade Chronicles 2, where it plays when engaging members of the Torna organization.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Composition and arrangement Copyright
ACE
Japanese title: , Death Match with Ira
==Those Who Stand Against Our Path - Xenoblade Chronicles 2==
===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.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Composition and arrangement Copyright
ACE
Japanese title: , Those Who Obstruct our Path
===Unlock methods===
*Purchase from the Shop for 300 gold.
*Obtain as a random drop from .
==Counterattack==
===Origin===
A new remix of Counterattack from Xenoblade Chronicles 2, which played in several cutscenes, such as when Mythra awakens from her 500-year slumber after the death of Vandham. 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===
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Arrangement Supervisor: Nobuko Toda
Arrangement: FILM SCORE LLC
Composition Copyright Kenji Hiramatsu
Arrangement Copyright Nintendo
===Other Use===
This track was used during Mr. Sakurai Presents "Pyra/Mythra" when Sakurai talks about the basic attacks of Pyra and Mythra.
==You Will Recall Our Names==
===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.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Composition and arrangement Copyright
Kenji Hiramatsu
Japanese title: , Those Who Bear More Names
===Other Uses===
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.
==Driver Vs==
===Origin===
This track is taken directly from Xenoblade Chronicles 2, where it plays when fighting hostile drivers, as well as the fight against Relentless Arduran.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Composition and arrangement Copyright
ACE
Japanese title: , Driver VS
===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.
==Mor Ardain - Roaming the Wastes -==
===Origin===
This track is taken directly from Xenoblade Chronicles 2, where it plays during the day in Mor Ardain.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Composition and arrangement Copyright
Kenji Hiramatsu
Japanese title: , Superbia Empire ~Running Through the Red Earth~
===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.
==Bringer of Chaos! Ultimate==
===Origin===
This track is taken directly from Xenoblade Chronicles 2, where it plays during battles against Zeke.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Composition and arrangement Copyright
ACE
Japanese title: , Thunderbolt! Ultimate
==Still, Move Forward!==
===Origin===
This track plays in Xenoblade Chronicles 2 as the third normal battle theme. The composition references Mechanical Rhythm from the first game.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Composition and arrangement Copyright
Kenji Hiramatsu
Japanese title: , Still, Move Forward!	
===Other use===
This track is used during Mr. Sakurai Presents "Pyra/Mythra" when Sakurai reveals the release date for Pyra and Mythra.
==Praetor Amalthus - The Acting God -==
===Origin===
This track is taken directly from Xenoblade Chronicles 2, where it plays during the battle against Amalthus.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Composition and arrangement Copyright
Yasunori Mitsuda
Japanese title: , Marveni ~God's Agent~
==Battle!!/Torna==
===Origin===
This track is taken directly from the Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna ~ The Golden Country expansion, where it plays during normal battles.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Composition and arrangement Copyright
Kenji Hiramatsu
Japanese title: , Battle!!/Ira
===Other Use===
This track was used during Mr. Sakurai Presents "Pyra/Mythra" when showcasing Pyra and Mythra's Up and Down special moves.
==Trivia==
*Though Xenoblade Chronicles X is represented in Ultimate by several 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 Sonic the Hedgehog games, the Dragon Quest series, the Culdcept series, Soma Bringer, and Style Savvy: Styling Star.
**Counting songs cut from Ultimate, this trait is also shared with "", "", ", and "".
**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, and 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.
*Drifting Soul (Violin Version) and the original version of Counterattack appear during Pyra and Mythra's reveal trailer, but do not appear in-game.
==References==
Category:Music (SSBU)
Category:Lists