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This page covers mounts and exploration in Xenoblade Genesis based on what was shown in the June 9, 2026 reveal trailer. Very little has been confirmed: the trailer offered only glimpses, and Nintendo's official page does not detail traversal or world systems. Everything below should be read as an early impression rather than confirmed gameplay.
Mounts
The reveal trailer shows mounts that, in coverage of the footage, are described as resembling a cross between a wolf and a horse. Riders appear to travel across the land on these creatures. How mounts are obtained, whether they are tied to specific characters, and what role they play in moment-to-moment gameplay have not been explained.
Exploration
The footage suggests that exploration spans a sizable world, the land of Anshar described on the Setting and World page. Interpretations of the world's scale vary across early coverage, so any claim about how large or how open the world is should be treated cautiously until the developers show actual gameplay.
What Is Not Yet Known
The following have not been confirmed and are deferred until a gameplay showing:
Whether the world is fully open or structured into separate areas.
Traversal mechanics on foot, such as climbing, swimming, or jumping.
Fast travel and map systems.
Mount controls, speed, combat-while-mounted, or upgrades.
For the broader world this exploration takes place in, see Setting and World. For the game as a whole, see Xenoblade Genesis.