Nintendo Releases Opening Trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch

Nintendo UK has shared the official introductory trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, the much-anticipated re-release of Monolith Soft's acclaimed open-world JRPG.

This new video, available on Nintendo’s official channels, gives both long-standing fans and newcomers a comprehensive look at what awaits them when the game launches on the Nintendo Switch on March 20, 2025. Originally released in 2015 for the Wii U, Xenoblade Chronicles X quickly garnered praise for its expansive environments, deep combat system, and innovative sci-fi storytelling.

Monolith Soft, the celebrated developer behind the Xenoblade series, has built a reputation for delivering ambitious RPGs that push Nintendo hardware to its limits.

With the upcoming Definitive Edition, Nintendo aims to introduce this cult classic to a broader audience through the Switch platform, which has become renowned for its thriving RPG library and portable functionality. The new introduction trailer offers a cinematic overview of the game’s epic narrative and showcases a blend of updated visuals and familiar gameplay elements.

According to Nintendo UK, the video is designed to help both veterans and those new to Xenoblade Chronicles X quickly acclimate to the world of Mira, where humanity fights for survival on a mysterious alien planet.

Fans can expect modern enhancements that streamline exploration and battle while preserving the identity that made the original a standout among JRPG titles on Wii U. Since the debut of the Xenoblade franchise with Xenoblade Chronicles in 2010, Monolith Soft has become one of Nintendo’s key internal studios, delivering a string of critical and commercial successes.

The updated release of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch reflects this legacy, building on the heightened interest generated by the previous Definitive Editions in the series.

The move also supports Nintendo’s wider strategy of expanding the availability of high-profile titles from its Wii U catalogue on Switch, with earlier releases often achieving significant sales milestones through the Nintendo eShop. Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition arrives on March 20, 2025, exclusively via the Nintendo Switch.

Players can look forward to exploring vast alien landscapes, mastering a dynamic combat system, and immersing themselves in one of Monolith Soft’s most ambitious worlds yet.

For more updates and announcements, fans can follow the official Nintendo Direct broadcasts or visit the Nintendo eShop.

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