Xenoblade Chronicles X: Plot Details Emerge

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

A newly released trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition offers deeper insight into the game's narrative and characters. The trailer, titled "The Year is 2054," features Elma, a key protagonist, recounting the events leading to humanity's arrival on the planet Mira. Gameplay footage showcases the adaptation of the original Wii U title for the Nintendo Switch, addressing the absence of the GamePad's functionality.

The Xenoblade Chronicles series, a JRPG franchise from Monolith Soft's Tetsuya Takahashi, is a Nintendo exclusive. The original Xenoblade Chronicles gained a Western release thanks to fan efforts, leading to the creation of two mainline sequels (Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and 3) and the spin-off Xenoblade Chronicles X. The Definitive Edition brings the entire series to the Nintendo Switch.

The trailer depicts Earth caught in an intergalactic conflict in 2054, forcing a group of survivors to escape aboard the White Whale ark. Their journey culminates in a crash landing on Mira, with the crucial Lifehold – a stasis vessel containing most of the passengers – lost in the process. The player's mission is to locate the Lifehold before its power depletes.

Expanded Narrative and Streamlined Gameplay

The original Xenoblade Chronicles X concluded on a cliffhanger. The Definitive Edition promises to expand upon this, adding new story elements and potentially resolving the unresolved ending. The game's scope is vast, requiring players, as the BLADE operative, not only to find the Lifehold but also to explore Mira, deploy probes, and combat both native and alien lifeforms to secure a new home for humanity.

The Wii U version heavily utilized the GamePad, serving as an interactive map and a tool for both single-player and online interactions. The Switch version streamlines this, integrating the GamePad's functions into a dedicated menu. A mini-map, consistent with other Xenoblade titles, is now located in the upper-right corner, and other UI elements have been repositioned on the main screen. While the updated UI appears uncluttered, this adaptation may subtly alter the gameplay experience compared to the original.