Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Reveals Plot Details

Summary

• A new trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition provides deeper insights into the game's plot and characters.
• The original game concluded with a cliffhanger, but the upcoming release will include new story segments that may resolve the unresolved ending.
• The original Xenoblade Chronicles X was released in 2015 for the Wii U.

Nintendo has unveiled a new trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, offering a closer look at the game's narrative. Titled "The Year is 2054," the trailer features Elma, a key protagonist, narrating the events that led players to the world of Mira. It also includes glimpses of the gameplay and how it has been adapted for the Nintendo Switch, moving away from the Wii U's GamePad.

Xenoblade Chronicles is a renowned JRPG series developed by Monolith Soft's Tetsuya Takahashi, exclusively for Nintendo platforms. The first game in the series nearly remained a Japan-only release, but a fan campaign called Operation Rainfall ensured its availability to Western audiences. The success of the initial title paved the way for three more entries: Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and the spinoff Xenoblade Chronicles X. With the release of XCX: Definitive Edition, all games in the series will be accessible on the Nintendo Switch.

Nintendo recently released a trailer that delves into the plot of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. Set in the year 2054, Earth becomes embroiled in an intergalactic war between two alien races. As the planet faces destruction, a select group of humans escapes aboard the White Whale ark in search of a new home. Their journey leads them to the planet Mira, but a critical piece of technology, the Lifehold, which keeps most passengers in stasis, is lost during the crash landing. Players must locate the Lifehold before its battery depletes.

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Will Add New Story Elements

The original game left players on a cliffhanger, but the definitive edition promises to introduce new story segments that could potentially resolve the unresolved ending. Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition stands out as one of the most ambitious and expansive RPGs available on Nintendo consoles. In addition to the primary mission of finding the Lifehold as a BLADE operative, players will explore Mira, deploy probes, and engage in battles with both native and alien creatures to establish a new home for humanity.

On the Wii U, Xenoblade Chronicles X made extensive use of the console's GamePad, which served as a map and a tool for interactions in both single-player and online multiplayer modes. The new trailer showcases how these features have been adapted for the Switch. The GamePad's interface has been integrated into a dedicated menu, with a mini-map now appearing in the upper-right corner, akin to other Xenoblade titles. Other UI elements previously on the GamePad have been seamlessly incorporated into the main screen. While the UI remains uncluttered, these changes may slightly alter the gameplay dynamics compared to the original version.