Here Is How the Gamepad is Used in Xenoblade Chronicles X
"In a recent interview with Edge, Xenoblade Chronicles X executive producer Tetsuya Takahashi revealed how the gamepad would be implemented into the new Wii U title. In short, it looks like the gamepad is going to be used in the same way as in many other games: as a navigational device. The gamepad will also house some other interface features" — Nintendo Enthusiast.
