Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Reveals Plot Details

Summary

• A new Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition trailer reveals more information about the game's plot and characters.
• The original game ended on a cliffhanger, but the upcoming release promises new story segments, potentially continuing the unresolved ending.
• The original Xenoblade Chronicles X was released in 2015 for the Wii U.

Nintendo has released an exciting new trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, offering fans a deeper look into the game's rich narrative. Titled "The Year is 2054," the trailer is narrated by Elma, one of the main protagonists, who recounts the harrowing events that led players to the mysterious world of Mira. The trailer also includes captivating snippets of gameplay, showcasing how the game has been adapted for the Nintendo Switch, no longer relying on the Wii U's GamePad.

Xenoblade Chronicles is a beloved JRPG series developed by Monolith Soft's Tetsuya Takahashi, exclusive to Nintendo consoles. The series began with the first Xenoblade, which almost remained a Japan-only release until the fan campaign Operation Rainfall brought it to Western audiences. The success of the original game paved the way for three more entries: two mainline titles, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and a spinoff, Xenoblade Chronicles X. With the release of XCX: Definitive Edition, all games in the series will now be accessible on the Nintendo Switch, making it a complete collection for fans.

Today, Nintendo unveiled a new trailer that delves into the plot of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. Set in the year 2054, Earth finds itself caught in the crossfire of an intergalactic war between two alien races. As the planet faces destruction, a select group of humans escape aboard the White Whale ark in search of a new home. Their journey leads them to the planet Mira, but during the crash landing, a vital piece of technology known as the Lifehold, which keeps most passengers in stasis, is lost. It's now up to the player to locate the Lifehold before its power runs out.

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Will Add New Story Elements

The original game left players on a cliffhanger, but the definitive edition promises to add new story segments, potentially resolving the unresolved ending. Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is one of the most ambitious and expansive RPGs available on Nintendo consoles. In addition to the primary mission of finding the Lifehold with the user-controlled BLADE character, players will explore Mira, plant probes, and battle both native and alien creatures to secure humanity's new home.

On the Wii U, Xenoblade Chronicles X made extensive use of the console's GamePad, serving as a map that tracked the character's surroundings and a tool for interactions in both single-player and online multiplayer modes. The new trailer provides glimpses of how these interactions have been streamlined for the Switch. The GamePad interface has been transformed into a dedicated menu, with a mini-map now appearing in the upper-right corner, similar to other Xenoblade titles. Other UI elements previously on the GamePad have been integrated into the main screen. While the UI remains uncluttered, these changes may slightly alter the dynamics of the definitive version compared to the original.