Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Launches on Nintendo Switch With Enhanced Features and New Content

Nintendo has officially announced Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch, marking the celebrated title’s return with a suite of improvements and exclusive new content.

Following its original debut on the Wii U, this reimagined version is set to launch globally on March 20, 2025, representing a significant milestone for both the Xenoblade Chronicles franchise and its developer, Monolith Soft. The newly released trailer, running just over three and a half minutes, offers a comprehensive overview of the game’s narrative, setting, and cast.

With enhanced visuals and expanded storylines, the trailer is designed to reintroduce veterans and newcomers alike to the universe of Xenoblade Chronicles X.

Notably, it also teases additional content and new explorable areas, giving returning players something fresh to discover when the game arrives on Switch. According to Nintendo’s official summary, the game is set in the year 2054.

Earth has been decimated following an intergalactic conflict between warring alien factions, pushing humanity to the edge of extinction.

Players assume the role of a BLADE operative, tasked with battling formidable threats and piloting massive, customizable mechs called Skells.

The refined combat system promises both depth for dedicated players and accessibility for newcomers, ensuring everyone can engage with Xenoblade Chronicles X’s epic battles and sweeping environments. By bringing Xenoblade Chronicles X to the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo completes the franchise collection on a single, widely accessible platform.

The Switch now hosts every major installment: Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and the upcoming Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition—all with their respective downloadable content.

This unification not only highlights Monolith Soft’s enduring legacy as a JRPG powerhouse but also strengthens the Nintendo Switch’s status as the definitive home for the series. Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is available for pre-order via the Nintendo eShop and will be featured in upcoming Nintendo Direct presentations, with further details expected as the release date approaches.

Fans eager to revisit Mira’s expansive landscapes or discover the title for the first time can look forward to an upgraded experience that builds on the original’s critically acclaimed foundation.

Stay tuned for more updates as launch day draws near.

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