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Xenoblade Chronicles X is finally coming to Nintendo Switch

Xenoblade Chronicles X

Xenoblade Chronicles X on Switch

Get ready to revisit the massive alien world of Mira, because Xenoblade Chronicles X is finally coming to Nintendo Switch! Nintendo surprised fans with the announcement of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, launching on March 20, 2025.

This announcement is huge for Xenoblade Chronicles fans for a few reasons:
  • The entire Xenoblade Chronicles series is now on Switch: The Definitive Edition marks the last game in the series to make its way to the Switch.
  • The Wii U eShop is closed: With the Wii U eShop no longer available, it was impossible to buy Xenoblade Chronicles X digitally. Now, a new generation of players can experience this unique entry in the series.
  • Fans have been clamouring for a port: This port has been long-requested by fans. The announcement was met with positive reactions on social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit.

What is Xenoblade Chronicles X?

Xenoblade Chronicles X is a sci-fi action RPG that originally launched on the Wii U in 2015. Set in 2054, players take on the role of a survivor from Earth who has escaped an intergalactic war and crash-landed on the hostile planet of Mira.

Mira is a vast and beautiful open world, comprised of five unique continents teeming with strange and wonderful creatures, many of epic scale. 

As a member of the New Los Angeles (NLA) colony, you'll help build a new home for humanity while exploring this dangerous new world.

What's New in the Definitive Edition?

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition for the Switch will feature several enhancements over the original release, including:
  • Enhanced visuals: The game will boast improved graphics for the Switch hardware.
  • Additional story elements: Nintendo has teased new story content, including a mysterious hooded figure that appears at the end of the announcement trailer.
  • Multiplayer missions: Just like the original, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition will feature online squad missions and Global Nemesis Battles. Players will need a Nintendo Switch Online membership and a Nintendo Account to access these features.

While Xenoblade Chronicles X shares some thematic elements with other games in the Xenoblade Chronicles series, it's a standalone story. It's known for its deep character customization, allowing players to create their own avatars and choose from a variety of classes. You can also unlock and customize giant mechs called Skells to aid you in exploration and combat.

Is a Xenoblade Chronicles X Sequel on the Horizon?

The release of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition has sparked hope for a sequel among fans. However, with its launch date being so late in the Nintendo Switch's lifecycle, some speculate it could be a cross-generation release for Nintendo's next console, potentially the rumored "Switch 2".

Whether we see a sequel or not, it's exciting to finally have the entire Xenoblade Chronicles series playable on a single console. Mark your calendars for March 20, 2025, and prepare to explore the world of Mira all over again!
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