Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Switch File Size Reduced Ahead of March 2025 Launch

Nintendo and acclaimed developer Monolith Soft are set to bring Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition to the Nintendo Switch on March 20, 2025.

As the highly anticipated RPG prepares to return, new updates have emerged regarding its storage requirements on the popular hybrid console, offering a crucial advantage for digital buyers ahead of release. Originally launched for the Wii U, Xenoblade Chronicles X was a massive sci-fi adventure with extensive exploration and large-scale battles.

When first listed for Nintendo Switch, early eShop pages estimated a required file size of around 15 GB.

However, a recent update to the Nintendo Switch eShop now shows the installation size has been trimmed to 13.4 GB.

This reduction is notable, especially when compared to the original Wii U version, which required over 20 GB of storage. Nintendo and Monolith Soft appear to have streamlined game assets and improved data compression for the Switch edition.

This optimization not only makes digital downloads more accessible for users with limited storage space but also demonstrates Monolith Soft's technical proficiency in adapting expansive games for modern hardware while maintaining quality. In addition to the storage update, players planning to purchase Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition digitally can look forward to several launch incentives.

Select regions will allow buyers to use game vouchers to obtain the title, making it more affordable for Nintendo Switch Online members.

Furthermore, pre-order bonuses include in-game currency, exclusive weapons, and additional rewards.

Importantly, all these items can also be unlocked through standard gameplay, ensuring a level playing field for all fans.

Digital purchasers will also receive a complimentary 14-day trial of Nintendo Switch Online, enabling access to online features and a growing library of classic games. The game's Switch arrival follows its recent ESRB rating, marking another milestone as Nintendo prepares for the March launch.

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition continues the legacy of the series on Switch, alongside previous acclaimed entries from Monolith Soft, strengthening Nintendo's robust RPG lineup. With the new, smaller file size and enticing pre-order benefits, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition stands poised to captivate a new generation of Nintendo Switch players.

Fans eager to explore the vast world of Mira or revisit this beloved RPG will find it easier than ever to make space for the adventure when it lands on March 20, 2025, exclusively via the Nintendo Switch eShop and retailers.

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