Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Shares Plot Details

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition – Unveiling 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 supplementary story content, potentially resolving the lingering questions from the 2015 Wii U release.

The trailer, titled "The Year is 2054," features Elma, a key protagonist, narrating the events leading to humanity's arrival on the planet Mira. It showcases gameplay footage adapted for the Nintendo Switch, showcasing the transition from the Wii U's GamePad reliance.

The Xenoblade Chronicles series, a JRPG creation from Monolith Soft's Tetsuya Takahashi, is a Nintendo exclusive. The first title's journey from near-Japan-only release to global acclaim, thanks to the Operation Rainfall fan campaign, paved the way for three sequels: Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and the original Xenoblade Chronicles X. The Definitive Edition brings the entire series to the Nintendo Switch.

The trailer highlights the 2054 intergalactic war between alien factions that forced humanity's escape aboard the White Whale ark. The crash landing on Mira resulted in the loss of the Lifehold, a crucial technology keeping most passengers in stasis. 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 unresolved ending of the original game. Beyond the main BLADE mission of finding the Lifehold, players explore Mira, deploy probes, and combat native and alien creatures to secure humanity's new home.

The Wii U version heavily utilized the GamePad for mapping and interactions. The Switch adaptation seamlessly integrates these features. The GamePad's map is now a mini-map in the upper-right corner, consistent with other Xenoblade titles. Other UI elements have been integrated into the main screen, maintaining a clean interface. While this adaptation might subtly alter the gameplay experience, the overall impact seems minimal.