After previously being exclusive to Wii U, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is now ready to launch on Nintendo Switch, bringing back Monolith Soft's iconic sci-fi RPG with various updates.
The much-loved game will arrive on March 20, 2025, providing an epic experience in a world of mystery for longtime fans and new players alike.
New Visuals and Story Elements
Monolith Soft delivers updated visuals in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive EditionThis visual enhancement makes Mira's world feel more alive on the Nintendo Switch screen. These visual enhancements allow players to enjoy every detail more clearly and engagingly, reinforcing the feel of a world full of color and danger.
In addition, new story elements are included to enrich the experience, with the mystery of the hooded character adding a dimension to the story that both veteran players and newcomers can enjoy. The latest trailer also shows a glimpse of this additional story, giving a little teaser of the adventure that awaits.
Mira's Storyline and Open World
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Mira is set in the year 2054, when humans were forced to flee Earth due to an intergalactic war that devastated the planet. As part of the New Los Angeles (NLA) colony, you'll help establish a new life on the planet Mira, a vast, seamless open world with five unique continents, each with its own unique ecosystem and alien creatures.
Each continent presents its own challenges, from vast fields to wildernesses inhabited by giant creatures, some of which are epic in size and pose a great threat to humanity.
Gameplay Features
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition offers various gameplay features that enrich the experience of playing in Mira's open world. From character customization to social interaction, here are some of the main features you can enjoy:
- Character and Grade Adjustment: You can customize your avatar according to your preferences, choose from a variety of character classes, and develop skills to create a unique fighting strategy.
- Profound Battle System: The combat system offers flexibility in combining weapons and specific abilities from each class, allowing players to adapt strategies according to play style.
- Mechanical Skell: Skell is a large mech that can be customized and used in exploration and combat, allowing players to explore difficult areas and face major threats in the world of Mira.
- Relationships with NPCs and Additional Missions: You can build affinity with NPCs and party members, unlock new quests and earn rare gear as rewards. This adds depth to the story and invites players to explore more.
- Online Multiplayer and Squad: The multiplayer mode lets players join online squads to take on challenging missions such as Global Nemesis Battles, as well as recruit other players' avatars to assist in the main story.
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is the perfect opportunity to re-experience one of the best sci-fi RPGs with a more enhanced version. With stunning visuals, additional story, and multiplayer features that enrich the experience, this game is an exciting choice for RPG fans on Nintendo Switch. The game will be available physically and digitally for $59.99 USD, and can be pre-ordered at Nintendo eShop. For digital purchases, you'll also get a bonus of 14 days free access to the Nintendo Switch Online service.
Source: RPGFan
