Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Shares Plot Details

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Unveiled: New Story Details and Gameplay Enhancements

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 expanded 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 new trailer, titled "The Year is 2054," features Elma, a key protagonist, recounting the events leading to humanity's arrival on the planet Mira. The video showcases gameplay footage adapted for the Switch, showcasing improvements since the Wii U's GamePad is no longer a factor.

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, ensured its Western release. The series' success spawned three additional entries: Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and the spin-off, Xenoblade Chronicles X. The XCX: Definitive Edition release completes the series' availability on the Nintendo Switch.

The trailer highlights the 2054 intergalactic war between alien factions that devastated Earth. A group of survivors escaped aboard the White Whale ark, eventually crash-landing on Mira. A key piece of technology, the Lifehold (housing most passengers in stasis), was lost in the crash. The player's mission is to locate the Lifehold before its power depletes.

Expanded Narrative and Streamlined Gameplay

The Definitive Edition will introduce new story elements, potentially addressing the original's unresolved ending. The game's scope is vast, encompassing the BLADE's primary mission (finding the Lifehold), exploration of Mira, probe deployment, and combat against native and alien lifeforms to secure humanity's new home.

The Wii U version heavily utilized the GamePad, serving as a dynamic map and interaction tool. The Switch adaptation streamlines this, transferring the GamePad functions to a dedicated menu. A mini-map now resides in the top-right corner, mirroring other Xenoblade titles, and other UI elements have been integrated into the main screen. The overall UI appears uncluttered, though this adaptation may subtly alter the gameplay experience compared to the original.