Do I need to have played Xenoblade 1 and/or 2 before jumping into Xenoblade 3?

I don't know much of the stories of the first 2 games, but I'm vaguely aware that the ending of 2 ties back to the ending of 1. Is there anything of this nature in 3 to such an extent that I'd be better off playing 1&2 first? I'd prefer to start with 3 but if it's worth it I'll try the first 2.