Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition's Story Unveiled

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 2015 Wii U title concluded on a cliffhanger, but this re-release promises expanded story content, potentially resolving the lingering questions from the original ending.

The trailer, titled "The Year is 2054," features Elma, a key protagonist, recounting the events leading to humanity's arrival on the planet Mira. Caught in an intergalactic conflict, a group of survivors escaped Earth aboard the White Whale ark, only to crash-land on Mira with the Lifehold – a crucial life support system – lost. The player's mission is to recover the Lifehold before its power depletes.

Xenoblade Chronicles X, part of Monolith Soft's acclaimed JRPG series, initially faced a near-Japan-only release before a fan campaign secured its Western launch. The Definitive Edition brings the entire Xenoblade Chronicles series to the Nintendo Switch, joining the mainline titles Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and 3, and completing the collection.

Expanded Narrative and Streamlined Gameplay

The Definitive Edition introduces new story elements, aiming to address the unresolved plot points of the original game. Beyond the main BLADE mission of finding the Lifehold, players explore the vast world of Mira, deploy probes, and engage in battles against indigenous and alien creatures to establish a new home for humanity.

The Wii U version heavily relied on the GamePad for mapping and interactions. The trailer showcases the adaptation for the Nintendo Switch, integrating the GamePad functionality into a dedicated menu. A mini-map now resides in the upper-right corner, aligning with other Xenoblade titles, and other UI elements have been seamlessly incorporated into the main screen. While the UI appears uncluttered, this adaptation might subtly alter the gameplay experience compared to the original.