Xenoblade Chronicles X: Plot Unveiled in Definitive Edition Announcement

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Unveils New Story Details in Latest Trailer

A fresh trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition offers deeper insights into the game's narrative and characters. The original game concluded with a cliffhanger, but this upcoming release promises added story content, potentially resolving the unresolved ending. Originally launched in 2015 for the Wii U, Xenoblade Chronicles X now makes its way to the Nintendo Switch.

The trailer, titled "The Year is 2054," features Elma, a key protagonist, recounting the events that led humanity to the planet Mira. Gameplay footage showcases the game's adaptation for the Switch, eliminating the reliance on the Wii U's GamePad.

The Xenoblade Chronicles series, a JRPG creation by Monolith Soft's Tetsuya Takahashi, is exclusive to Nintendo platforms. The first title nearly saw a Japan-only release, but a fan campaign, Operation Rainfall, secured its Western release. The series' success spawned three sequels: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and 3, along with the spin-off, Xenoblade Chronicles X. The XCX: Definitive Edition release completes the series' availability on the Nintendo Switch.

A new trailer highlights the game's plot: In 2054, Earth was caught in an intergalactic war. A group of survivors escaped aboard the White Whale ark, seeking a new home on Mira. However, the Lifehold, a crucial piece of technology holding most passengers in stasis, was lost during the crash. The player's mission is to find the Lifehold before its power depletes.

Expanded Narrative in the Definitive Edition

The original game's cliffhanger ending will receive an expansion through new story elements in the definitive edition. Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is a large-scale RPG. Beyond the main BLADE mission (finding the Lifehold), players explore Mira, deploy probes, and combat native and alien creatures to establish a new home for humanity.

The Wii U version heavily utilized the GamePad for map display, character interactions, and online multiplayer. The Switch version streamlines these interactions, transferring GamePad functions to a dedicated menu. A mini-map now resides in the upper-right corner, aligning with other Xenoblade titles. UI elements previously on the GamePad are now integrated into the main screen. While the UI appears uncluttered, this adaptation may subtly alter the gameplay experience compared to the original.