Once we get past this week, what Nintendo Switch games are there to anticipate? Probably the next one most likely to be released is Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition. It's been rated in various regions, listed on the Switch eShop, and has appeared on the website of a Danish online retailer.
Now to add to this, Amazon Mexico has updated its page for the Definitive Edition, and it's listing a 29th May 2020 release date. That's the same date listed by the Danish retailer with a history of listing information (including video game launch dates) ahead of schedule. According to the fine folks over at GoNintendo, the date itself lines up with a Friday, which makes a lot of sense for a Nintendo Switch release.
Could we perhaps officially find out when this game will be released next week? If last week's rumour is anything to go by, there should be a Nintendo Direct happening on the 26th March. If that's the case, we'd expect Nintendo to lock in a date for Xenoblade Chronicles then and there. It's also worth pointing out that the first part of this rumour predicted a Nintendo Indie World Showcase would air this week, and it did!
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Direct soon it seems!! That rumor just seemed oddly weird with timing as it came right before the stir of E3 being canceled. Really hope it was true tho, could definitely need a direct rn. The indie one didn’t have many game’s I was interested in but it wasn’t a total bummer. Grateful we got something. Fingers crossed for an announcement soon next week!
Please tell me that's fake cover art
Well I hope that's not the cover art.
I hope the rumor is true though I’m worried they’ve not done enough leading up to its launch for it to sell well. That cover art is terrible.
I would expect June for a 10th anniversary thing, and I'm with everyone else with the cover art. The original cover art would work just fine.
Looking much more likely that Xenoblade DE will release in May.
Seems like the rumors of a direct for next week could be right since they got the indie direct spot on this week.
Cannot wait for this game! May can't come soon enough lol. But oh man, that cover is rubbish
That cover looks like it should be the actual artwork then a 6 year old has stuck stickers of their favourite characters on the front.
Now i can finally win at the battle AND the cutscene
I just accidentally read ‘Danish’ as if it rhymes with ‘Spanish’ and now I feel strange.
WOW!!! Another brand new 10 years old game from nintendo.
I hope in Nintendo direct we will see even a brand new pac-man from 80's.
Ah... and don't forged the price must be at least 150 euros!!! Very cheap price for a past decady game from nintendo!!!
I am happy that it is not just me frightened by that awful cover art
@Scirocco7 Actually I welcome this game but I would appreciate also Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition.
@BlackenedHalo Gah, I am unable to say yes for the rest of the day as this comment has all of them!
I need this game in my library.
Damn, I think that roughly lines up with Trails of Cold Steel III.
So, is this game actually worth it or should I go with the one we already have on the Switch?
I swear nobody is going to buy this. When they released it on the 3DS, the pitch was, "Those of you who wanted to play Xenoblade but didn't have a Wii can now finally play this masterpiece!". Now they're putting it out again, but almost everyone who wanted to play it has already played it.
@link3710 the box art is terrible indeed
Nice. I think I will buy it again, as I really liked it back on the Wii. Xenoblade Chronicles X on the Wii U on the other handwas a major let down for me
Xenoblade Chronicles, the way it always deserved to look! <3
I'm super in!!! never had a wii, played XBC2 and LOVED! thirsty waiting for this one!! I heard the combat is old and kinda trash, I hope they improve.. now ill be able to answer the question, rex or shulk!
Day one, hope this date is correct.
This date will be topical if/when Nintendo spells it out, especially in this period of delays and whatnot. So will the cover art depicted, although screw complaints - for me a cover/icon with Fiora on it could only become any more welcome if they added in Melia for good measure (but hey, Shulk works as well).
G O O D . Idk what I'll do if it randomly gets confirmed for December in the next direct... please rumors, don't let us down!
The greatest rpg of all time with the best combat ever...can't wait.
As long as it's Physical I am game for it.
I think XC2 is one of the best RPGs available for the switch and never got this game so I can't wait for this release... If it's even half as good as XC2, day one for me
That cover art is terrible. Glad I'll be going digital.
I'd like this to be right, but that cover art... It's just terrible lol
Never played a Xenoblade game. I recall seeing the Wii version in stores sell for $40 so heck, the switch version sounds like the best way to go. You get the portability and the remastered HD resolution.
Yes it's not exactly the best box art is it, let's hope more attention has been paid to the game itself. That box art is one to hide away in the back of the cupboard and not display prominently on the shelf.....
Man, hopefully that's just placeholder box art, or that some regions will get different/better designs. Not that it's bad, but I find it to be underwhelming.
At least we know the full package coming is an excellent one. Still getting this day 1, which is rare for me.
@TheWingedAvenger that version could only be played on the New 3DS, which dramatically limited sales
Like most commenters already stated , I seriously hope that is not the final box art.
@Maxz hahaha that's a way of describing someone whose name is Den but you've accidentally forgotten it... His name is Dan-ish! 😆
@Paranoid_Android oh my goodness you're in for a treat! Much as I love XC2, the original is just so much better! Plus they're adding in cut content so this is how the game was truly meant to be played! Can't wait 😁
It's great we will have this on May, but why so late? I hope it's not the only game they are planning to release on that month.
I consider this game one of the best rpgs I ever played. Really can't wait for this................... That covers baba
>Sees people in the comments about the cover art.
"Quality Cover art."
@Otoemetry well now I'm even more hyped!
@TheWingedAvenger I think you are overlooking the fact that it's a remake and not just a port
@Shulktheboss44
From the footage they've shown, it looks like a port. But if it turns out to be a remake with new features, it'll make a whole lot more sense.
@TheWingedAvenger You need to go back and watch the trailer lol there is a huge difference. Also we already know they are adding cut content. Go watch this video if you can't see that this is a massive remake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvh1UpOnz04
Or this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiuDtvs-71Q
@Arglas_
Wow, thanks for the link! The second video really makes it obvious this is a remake, and it's definitely an improvement over the original. I might have to play this game again.
@TheWingedAvenger Happy to hear it!
@Joriss Xenoblade 2 is very different from Xenoblade 1. In my opinion, 1 is better but you can play any of the games because they are all separate games with different stories.
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