Tag: Xenoblade Chronicles
Bug fixes and much more
Following the release of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition on the Switch last month, the first update for the game has now been released. This bumps the game up to Version 1.0.2 and includes a whole host of bug fixes along with some "changes and additions" to functions. Here's the full rundown, courtesy of...
Guide Best Xenoblade Chronicles Games Of All Time
All the games and DLC, ranked
Now with 50% more Xenoblade Chronicles X (we've added the Definitive Edition now that everyone's had a chance to explore Mira on Switch). Enjoy! Tetsuya Takahashi's Xenoblade Chronicles series began its journey on the Wii in 2010, but it's on the Switch where the RPG series has really taken off. With two sequels,...
News Nintendo's Monolith Soft Updates Its Switch Portfolio With Latest Release
It's already topping the charts
Monolith Soft has become a huge part of Nintendo's software division and this week it rolled out Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition for Switch. Now that the game is available, it's followed this up with its usual website update, where it's now added this project to its already incredible lineup of games. This...
Random Xenoblade Chronicles X On Switch Has A New 'Sex' Warning, But Why?
It's not as risqué as you might think
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition on Switch has been rated 12+ by PEGI (Pan European Game Information), just like every other entry in the series. What folks have seemingly noticed, however, is that the new release comes with an added 'sex' w
News A Hidden 60fps Mode In Xenoblade Chronicles X Gives Us Hope For A Switch 2 Upgrade
Do it, Nintendo
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is out now on the Nintendo Switch, and it represents a significant upgrade over the original 2015 Wii U version. That said, what if it could be even better..? Gosh, wouldn't that be something. The thing is, modder MasaGratoR has discovered that the game features a hidden 60fps mode (thanks,...
Gallery Xenoblade Chronicles X Celebrates Switch Launch With Stunning Character Artwork
New Switch Online icons also available
Xenoblade Chronicles fans have been lucky enough to be able to relive the entire series during the Switch generation, and this week marks the completion of this with the release of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. The former Wii U exclusive is now available with new story elements and much more. To...
Poll What's The Best Xenoblade Game? Rate Your Favourite For Our Upcoming Ranking
Including all ports and DLC
The upcoming 'Definitive' Switch version of Xenoblade Chronicles X has gotten us all excited about not just the Wii U gem coming in from the cold, but about the wider series in general. Tetsuya Takahashi's baby has grown and flourished throughout the Switch generation to such an extent that 'Operation Rainfall', the...
News Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Builds Hype With New Tetris 99 Crossover
We're really feeling this free theme
It's an exciting month to be a Xenoblade fan with the upcoming release of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition for the Switch. Apart from this, Nintendo will also be celebrating this Wii U title's return with a brand new Tetris 99 Maximus Cup, kicking off later this week on 14th March and running through...
News A Remixed Song From Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Has Been Released
Don't worry, not long to go now
Nintendo UK has released a remixed song from Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition on YouTube, presenting an updated version of the classic track 'Don't Worry'. Titled 'Don't Worry ', it does admittedly sound pretty close to the original, but there's enough variation here to make it worthwhile, we think. The...
Gallery Here's Another Look At Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition For Switch
Launching next month
This year is set to be incredibly busy for Nintendo with its launch of the Switch 2, but before we even get to the Direct broadcast in April, first up is the return of Xenoblade Chronicles X. In case you've somehow missed it, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is launching for the original Switch on 20th March 2025, and...
News Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Digital File Size Seemingly Reduced
Save some space
Ahead of the release of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition next month, Nintendo has supposedly updated the file size of the Switch release. Listings online previously suggested the game would take up around 15 GB of space and now the estimated file size on the Switch eShop says the game will require an installation of 13.4...
News Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Has Been Rated For Switch
Returning this March
Ahead of the release of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition on the Switch this March, the game has now been rated by the ESRB. Monolith's futuristic role-playing title has been given a 'T' for 'Teen' rating and contains animated blood, language, suggestive themes, use of alcohol, and violence. In-game purchases are also...
Random Monolith Soft Showcases Piles And Piles Of Xenoblade Chronicles Scripts
Yeah, that's a lot
You really don't need us to tell you just how dense the Xenoblade Chronicles franchise is when it comes to plot and dialogue, so we're going to let developer Monolith Soft itself do the talking. In a recent social media post, the team has showcased the sheer wealth of script books accumulated from the series so far, and it's a...
News Nintendo's Xenoblade Chronicles Dev Monolith Soft Is Now 25 Years Old
"May your future games be just as amazing and loved"
Update: Nintendo has now published a special anniversary video celebrating 25 years of Monolith Soft. The developer has also opened a special 25th anniversary webpage featuring multiple commemorative wallpapers as well as a special message from Representative Director Hirohide Sugiura: Monolith...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Artist Celebrates Second Anniversary With New Illustration
Spotlighting Eunie
This week marks the second anniversary of the Switch exclusive Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and while there's nothing planned for this occasion, it seems the game's character designer Masatsugu Saito has shared some new artwork on his social media page. It's an illustration of the character Eunie, with some English text on the side to...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Link Figma Final Design Unveiled
Ganondorf, Zelda & other Nintendo characters also teased
Last July, the Good Smile Company lifted the lid on a new Max Factory figma of Link based on his latest Switch outing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. At the time, we got an early look at him, and now in a new update at the 'Wonderful Hobby Life For You 38' event, the final (and...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Is Getting A New Official Art Book, Stunning Cover Illustration Revealed
Coming to Japan this April
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 post-launch development has pretty much wrapped up at this point, but it's not completely over just yet. Apart from an update today introducing amiibo support to the game, it seems a brand new art book has just been revealed. Earlier before Kadokawa unveiled the 'Xenoblade 3 Official Artworks:...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Latest Update Adds New amiibo Support, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Unlock some special in-game goodies
Now that the new year is underway, Nintendo is slowly returning to its regular schedule with new game releases, Switch Online subscription content, and game updates. With this in mind, Nintendo has today released a new update for its smash-hit RPG Xenoblade Chronicles 3. It lines up with the release of today's...
News Nintendo Announces Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Event For Tetris 99
Starting later this week
Nintendo has announced it will be hosting a special Xenoblade Chronicles 3 event in Tetris 99 later this week. The latest 'Aionios Edition' cup will run from 29th September until 2nd October and allows players to unlock a special theme when they earn 100 points in-game. This theme features background art, music and...
News My Nintendo Store Adds New Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Themed Rewards (North America)
Coasters and stickers now available
To celebrate the first anniversary of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 on the Nintendo Switch (yes, it's already been a year), the My Nintendo Store in North America has released a new themed reward. It's asking fans to embrace the outdoors with this four-pack of "camping coasters". The artwork features Noah, Mio, and the...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Character Designer Celebrates 1st Anniversary With Special Artwork
Time flies when you're saving the day
The trend of releasing special artwork to celebrate continues with Xenoblade Chronicles 3 this week reaching its first anniversary. Yes, believe it or not, but the third entry has now been available exclusively on the Nintendo Switch for an entire year. To mark this special occasion, the game's character...
News Switch Online's 'Missions & Rewards' Adds Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Icons
Update: Wave 4 available now
Update #3 [Sun 18th Jun, 2023 11:00 BST]: The fourth wave is now also up for grabs. This round features chibi-style icons of various characters from Xenoblade Chronicles 3. They'll be available until 22nd June 2023 and will be followed by a fifth and final wave on the same date. Here's a look (via Noisy Pixel):...
Review Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed (Switch) - A Stunning Denouement, Utterly Essential
We're really feeling it
Nine months on from the release of the stunning Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and, true to form, Monolith Soft has once again delivered a hefty chunk of story-based DLC for fans to sink their teeth into, this time in the shape of Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed. We’ve already had a bunch of fun new heroes and an all-new...
News Nintendo Shares "Sneak Peek" At Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Future DLC Waves
Datamine shares possible "early look" at next Hero
Update [Sat 15th Oct, 2022 05:45 BST]: It seems dataminers may have uncovered a first look at the new hero coming to Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Wave 3 Expansion Pass DLC. It was reportedly found within the latest software update (Version 1.2.0).
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Update Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Wave 2 of the Expansion Pass has arrived
Following on from last month's update, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has now received another update - this time adding Wave 2 of the DLC Expansion Pass. This second wave of content comes with a new hero character and accompanying guests, new character outfits including swimsuits and challenge battle mode against...
News Xenoblade Chronicles Studio Monolith Soft Helped Out With Splatoon 3
Returning for the third time
Monolith Soft has become one of Nintendo's top developers working on huge IPs like Xenoblade Chronicles and also assisting as a support team on multiple other projects. If the release of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 wasn't already impressive enough this year, it seems the Japanese studio has provided assistance with Splatoon...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Is UK's "Biggest" Physical Launch For The Series
It's already outdone the second game
We've already heard last weekend how Xenoblade Chronicles 3 had shot to the top of the Switch eShop charts across all regions, so it's no surprise to hear physical sales are doing just as well. In the UK, it seems the third outing in Monolith Soft's epic RPG series has become the "biggest" ever Xenoblade...
Random Xenoblade Chronicles' Shulk Cutscene Was Originally 'A Little Creepy'
One small change saved the day
Xenoblade Chronicles' protagonist Shulk is pretty well known in the Nintendo community as the picture of innocence; a truly noble hero who always puts his friends and allies first. Apparently, however, according to a recent video from Did You Know Gaming, Shulk's actions during one of the game's cutscenes alarmed...
Review Xenoblade Chronicles 3 (Switch) - An Epic, Emotionally-Charged Masterpiece
From Here to Eternity
The Xenoblade Chronicles 3 key art promises a hell of a lot. You know the shot, that jaw-dropping vista with its deep blue skies and lush green fields, this time joined by an impossible rock formation looming large on the horizon as the silhouettes of a band of heroes you've yet to meet look on. It's an image that exudes the...
News Meet Valdi, A War Medic Who Will Support You In Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Mechanic offers healing support and ability boosts
Nintendo has showcased a brand new supporting character for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 called Valdi. A War Medic, Valdi likes to mess around with weapons and machinery, but will offer up healing support and ability boosts in combat, taking on a more passive role within the game's battle systems...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Version 2.1.0 Is Now Live
Torna - The Golden Country also updated
Following on from some rather sizable updates for the definitive edition of Xenoblade Chronicles, Nintendo and Monolith Soft have now rolled out a new update for the second game. Version 2.1.0 for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 adds Korean language support. As spotted by Miketendo64, a new update for
News Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Version 1.1.2 Is Now Live
Update: English patch notes now available
It's now been just over a month since Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition was released on the Switch. At launch, it received two updates - containing a lot of fixes, and now, version 1.1.2 has been rolled out. Here are the full patch notes, courtesy of Nintendo's official support page: Ver. 1.1.2...
Reminder Tetris 99's Limited-Time Xenoblade Chronicles Event Is Now Live
Unlock another special theme
This weekend Tetris 99 is celebrating the release of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition on the Nintendo Switch with a special themed event. This limited-time event ends on 6th July. If you participate and happen to earn 100 points, you'll unlock a special Xenoblade Chronicles theme featuring some appropriate sound...
News Monolith Soft Celebrates 10 Years Of Xenoblade Chronicles With Some Special Artwork
Here's to another decade!
The original Xenoblade Chronicles for the Nintendo Wii today celebrates its 10th anniversary in Japan. Yep, believe it or not, but the first entry in this open-world RPG series by Tetsuya Takahashi was released on 10th June 2010. It arrived roughly a year later in the west. To mark this anniversary, Monolith Soft's...
News Xenoblade Chronicles Creator Expresses Interest In Smaller-Scale Project
But Monolith Soft would need to be better organised
Monolith Soft might be best known for the Xenoblade Chronicles series, but studio head and series' creator Tetsuya Takahashi recently told Vandal how the Nintendo developer would one day like to explore some "smaller-scale" projects that aren't necessarily associated with the popular open-world RPG...
News Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Receives A Day One Update
Update: Make that two!
It seems Nintendo and Monolith Soft have actually released two updates for Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition on launch day. Not only did the game receive Version 1.1.1, but it also got Version 1.1.0 (as suspected). The full official patch notes for both updates have now been made available on the Nintendo support...
News Yes, Jenna Coleman Does Reprise Her Role In Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
She's kind of a big deal now, you know
Xenoblade Chronicles was famous at the time of release for utilising the vocal talents of British voice actors, which gave the game a pretty unique sound – most RPGs tend to showcase an American cast when they're localised for the west. One of the actors involved was a relatively unknown Jenna Coleman, who...
News Returning Players Can Collect Some Bonus Gold In Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
Start your adventure with full pockets
It's always nice when a game offers some extra goodies for existing fans. In the case of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, players who already have a Xenoblade Chronicles 2 save on their Nintendo Switch will receive 100,000 gold to kickstart their adventure. Destructoid's Chris Carter explains his own...
How does it hold up on Switch?
Based on the footage and screenshots we've seen so far, Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition is a stunning looking game - but what technical sacrifices does it make to achieve this level of beauty? While normally we'd have to wait until the release date to find out how a game runs, performance details and video...
News The Original Voice Cast Returns To Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
Even Melia
If you've played the original Xenoblade Chronicles game on the Wii, you might be wondering what's going with the voice acting in the Definitive Edition due out on the Nintendo Switch at the end of this month. In a recent appearance on the YouTube channel RogersBase, Rob Watters from Nintendo Treehouse put any concerns to rest -...
Gallery See How Much Better Xenoblade Chronicles Looks On Switch
A vision!
We're all guilty of seeing some of the past through rose-tinted spectacles, and that's definitely the case with Xenoblade Chronicles on Wii. After seeing Shulk in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Video Getting A Real Feel For Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
Now it's Reyn time!
After two (sort of) sequels, the original Xenoblade Chronicles is heading to Nintendo Switch under the swanky new guise of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, and we've had a right ruddy good go at it. It's not just a shiny new coat of paint though, there's also a brand new bonus story mission called Future Connected, and...
News Xenoblade Studio Monolith Soft Actually Helped Out With Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Embracing island life
Here's something you probably didn't know, Monolith Soft – the talented company behind the Xenoblade Chronicles series – helped out with Animal Crossing: New Horizons. No, this isn't some late April Fool's joke, it's all according to a new listing on the Japanese developer's website. Unfortunately, there are no extra...
News Shulk Gets Another Encore In Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition For Switch
A third chance to Shulk about with a huge sword
Here at Nintendo Life we're big fans of Xenoblade Chronicles, Monolith Soft's 2012 epic JRPG for Wii. We were big fans of it then, we were big fans of it when it was squeezed onto a portable console in Xenoblade Chronicles 3D for New Nintendo 3DS in 2015, too. However, if you somehow missed either of...
Feature Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Team Talk Torna, Female Blades And The Ending That Never Made It
A tale of Alrest
Nintendo Life recently had the opportunity to talk to the production team behind Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna - The Golden Country. Over the course of our conversation with Tetsuya Takahashi, the game's Executive Producer from Monolith Soft, Koh Kojima, the Producer (also from Monolith Soft) and Genki Yokota, the Director from...
News All Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Players Will Receive In-Game Freebies To Celebrate The New DLC
Torna – The Golden Country
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 developer Monolith Soft has revealed that all players will soon be eligible to receive a selection of in-game goodies as part of a celebration for the upcoming Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna ~ The Golden Country expansion. As you'll no doubt be aware if you're a keen player of the game, the...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 2's 1.51 Update Arrives Tomorrow, Adds New Rare Blade And Quests
Final Expansion Pass quests
Nintendo has revealed that Xenoblade Chronicles 2 will receive an update to version 1.51 tomorrow (27th July), bringing with it a whole bunch of new goodies to sink your teeth into. First up, and possibly the main attraction of the new update, is the brand new Rare Blade called Hibana (although this name could...
Art Xenoblade Chronicles Demake - Going Back to the 16-bit Era
It's still Reyn time
Earlier this week we shared some rather handsome Banjo-Kazooie reimagined as a Mario RPG artwork, as the first of what we plan to be daily posts celebrating amazing fan art. Now we have more pixel art, this time in honour of an iconic Wii / New 3DS title. AbyssWolf on DeviantArt - real name Daniel Oliver - was recommended to us...
News Xenoblade Chronicles Looks Set For The North American Wii U Virtual Console
At last!
Xenoblade Chronicles has had a somewhat troubled history in North America. It took longer than seemed fair to make its way to the region, and then was exclusive to GameStop and Nintendo's rather limited official store of the time. GameStop was criticised for pricing and stock availability, and was even accused at one point of selling...
Feature There and Back Again - A Xenoblade Tale
How Monolith Soft’s Magnum Opus brought Gonçalo Lopes back to JRPGs
In this article Gonçalo Lopes, better known to many as music composer and arranger Shiryu, talks about the lasting impact that Xenoblade Chronicles on Wii has had on his gaming life. Being a European PAL gamer in the early '90s was pretty cool. Yet being a well-informed...
