Gallery: Here's Another Look At Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition For Switch

I am so ready, can't come quickly enough!

...Well seeing how I can't play Monster Hunter Wilds, I don't mind giving this game another chance again. Don't even remember how far I got on the Wii U version...half-way through I just got bored with the game and never went back. >.<

Never gotten around to a Xenoblade game, but if this can be played without needing prior knowledge of the series I will absolutely pick it up!!

Gimme gimme gimme gimme
Unless there’s some surprise around the corner this might be my last big Switch game.

Hyped as heck for it. Doing a run-through of Xenoblade 1 DE and Future Connected in the meantime while we wait for XCX DE to release. It's easily my favorite game on the Wii U, and I lived and breathed those Survival Guides released in 2015. Still have my special edition goodies with art book, artwork, and USB drive.

Probably the last game I buy for OG Switch. The text was so small on the WiiU version I gave up 🤣

Why no collectors edition?

Wow, that sure look a lot like Xenoblade Chronicles X for the Wii U

Itll be my first time playing Xenoblade X. I have no clue who the main characters are anyway but its a Xenoblade game where you totally get to wander off and explore the massive world areas anyway

Can't wait to watch people play it for the first time and reach DUN-DUN-DUN chapter 5. 🤫

Between this and my recently acquired copies of Wario Land 1 and Kid Icarus Uprising, I'm finally stepping out of my comfort zone this year when it comes to Nintendo. Fire Emblem 30th Anniversary box, here I come!

@Erigen why and what for would you want to watch other people to play through the game?

Would have loved an option to be able to somehow transfer my save file from the WiiU to the Switch. But, since I have not heard about something like that yet (not that I have been paying much attention), I doubt there would be. It would give me a chance/reason to actually finish the game.

@seinfeldfanatic
Cause I already played it on WiiU and want to watch other people's first time playing through the story...

Guess it's about time for a refresher on what the fastest route to flying Skells was. I remember it being kind of a hassle the first time through.

Pre-ordered and ready to jump in. Xenoblade has become a top tier franchise for me this generation. I never got around to playing X yet even though I owned it on wii u. Very excited to dive into another monstrous monolith game.

Yup...it still looks like Xenoblade Chronicles X!

Can't wait to give this one another go. It's great that the entire series will be available on a single platform!

"Tatsu is not food!"

I'm willing to defy that logic.

Still waiting to hear what the new content is before blindly buying it again. Hopefully some new story stuff.

@CaleBoi25 most Xenoblade games are self contained and are merely enhanced by playing the others (X is the black sheep rn though) I highly recommend XC3 for those wishing to submerge themselves into Xenoblade and have the time to really commit to the masterpiece.

I'm happy for fans of the series. If I were, I'd be stoked to have all the games like how I get all the Doom games on Switch. I'll pick it up if I can mute music and battle voices.

@Xenoblade-Fan @CaleBoi25
Not sure that I would start at XC3. XC1 and 2 can be played in either order but 3 is very much a sequel, especially the Future Redeemed DLC. Might be a bit confusing to go in with 3. They are all definitely worth playing though and XCX is self-contained (unless the new content changes that).

Love, LOVE this game so much. It's amazing that this game joins the Switch party. Lovely seeing all 4 games with a red spine. However I can't help feeling a tad disappointed not seeing the most visually striking Xenoblade game with a Switch 2 logo.

Can't wait to add this to my collection!

Bit of a strange question, but is there anywhere to buy just the box for the game? I want the box to complete my physical set of xenoblade games on switch but have vouchers that need to be used and this seems a good pick for that.

Can't wait. I loved this on the Wii U and I'd say it's still my favourite XC game - the world was so immersive and the creature variation was so much better than other games. Also, graphically, I feel it looks the best - the Switch just couldn't handle the other games properly and they are blurry and low-res.

@msm2000 eBay post release would be your only bet but probably a slim chance. Alternate, find a graphics company who could print you a high resolution sleeve. You'll just have to find an image for them to work off. I imagine finding a blank case wouldn't be hard. In all honesty, you might be better off just buying physical.

@Warioware I knew this comment would come. In my opinion I think that XC3os the easiest jumping point because of it being the newest game, this gives it benefits such as; an improved combat system (easier to learn), modern feeling, and the story is understandable without the other games yet makes you interested in experiencing those stories.
I agree with you that Future Redeemed should be saved until you complete AT LEAST one of the others. But other than that I think that as story heavy as this series is, they have done a great job making it so that each game has draw to new audiences without leaving them too left out.

@Duncanballs Thanks for the reply. Yeah, probably better off going physical which is generally my preference anyway.
Just need to decide what to use my remaining vouchers on. I had been hoping to use it on the new Mario kart (wishful thinking) but now we know that can't be done.

@msm2000 I'll be getting XC X physical to complete my collection ...... Saying that though, I'm still waiting on a physical release of Future Redeemed! I haven't played it in the hope that it would release physical at some point. If I buckle on digital, knowing my luck the physical will get announced shortly after. 😀

I managed to get a mint condition official hardback guide for XC X last year at a charity shop for £8. It's ready and waiting

@MasterGraveheart right. You hold, I'll peel.

@Xenoblade-Fan I think it is a fair point. I actually liked XC2 the most (seems to be a controversial choice but I liked the cast most here) and I liked feeling a bit confused by the weirdness in the final act which ties to the weirdness in the final act of XC1. I agree that the combat system has been refined although that could make it harder to go back to the earlier games, which I think should be played. And really, any of these games is still a good time since they are some of the best JRPGs of recent times and the DLCs for all 3 are equally awesome.

I will say though that the ending of XC3 has some pretty big spoilers for some of XC1 and definitely XC2. I think you know what bits I am talking about 🙂Love the whole series though. Although even having said that, I still hope that Monolithsoft give us a new epic Xeno-Something trilogy or series.

@nhSnork Oh no, no need. He's just gonna be an snack offering to Hayreddin, the Territorial, when we need it.

Love the original though it has its problems. The fight music isn't bad but when you hear it 50 times it begins to wear. Sound balance was terrible drowning out dialogue frequently. I also enjoy the surround sound. Didn't have the surround sound. Unfortunately I can see they didn't fix the apparent clipping problems. I can see you,"ghosting" through some creatures feet. Though I did read in another article that they fixed that problem in New L.A. Also, I can see they didn't bother fixing the grass. Still flat texture that simply moves with the camera. That's pretty lame. Love to hear what improvements they've made.

@Warioware I think we’re getting x now so we get x2 on switch 2 which will connect to the numbered games. However I did fall in love with the characters of XC3 (spoilers for XC3) I loved how they teased the reunion of Noah and Mio so I really hope that we see them in the future in some way weather that be as returning protagonists or like Melia and Nia representing the Bionis and Alrest. I would also be satisfied with a Xenoblade Warriors game where we see some timeline shenanigans like we’ve already seen with the endless now. I think that has a lot of traction.

@FredsBodyDouble there is, aleast i saw one for presale on Xaiohongshu from Hong Kong. It comes in a cool magnetic folding storage box. Not sure which bonus come with it from the post though.

@Gorlock Probably not the answer you want to hear but you can definitely have a more mature protag, or you can have a younger one, or anyone you want, really. The protag is you, thanks to the character creator!

@RainbowGazelle Where have you been? They showed a snippet of a brand new area in the first trailer, and they’ve deeply suggested they’re continuing (hopefully finishing) the story with the introduction of a mysterious character. Or, re-introduction, rather.

@Xenoblade-Fan unless the new X content draws a line under further X stories 😛

Not sure how to do the spoiler box so SPOILER WARNING FOR XC ALL MAYBE. I think the flute music in the finale was the suggestion of the reunion (and the world's were in contact prior to Mobius' interference). Personally, I am happy for them to leave that story there with anything more up to your imagination.

Something I like about XC is that many people have a different favourite entry and it's nice to hear from somebody who does not share my own. Roll on more Monolithsoft!

@Warioware Who knows what Monolithsoft is doing at this point. I think two possibilities could exist:

They give us X as a way to draw people into the series before a Switch 2 game XC4 or XCX2

They give us X to satisfy our hunger as they develop a new game from a different or new franchise.

Spoilers for XC3
I see your point about the ending being open for interpretation, however they did lay in the “l’ll see you again talk” pretty thick.

That being said, I think there will be something in X’s epilogue that will connect it to the numbered games spoiler for XC 1,2, and FR
my guess is that we will see the trinity processor somewhere

@Xenoblade-Fan Mira is Klaus' future homeworld.....?? 😛😆