Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Shares Plot Details

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition - A Deeper Dive into Mira's Mysteries

A fresh trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition offers expanded insight into the game's narrative and characters. The original 2015 Wii U release concluded on a cliffhanger, but this upcoming edition promises new story content, potentially resolving the lingering questions from the original ending.

The "The Year is 2054" trailer, narrated by protagonist Elma, details the events leading to humanity's arrival on the planet Mira. The video 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 by Monolith Soft's Tetsuya Takahashi, is exclusive to Nintendo platforms. The first game's journey from near-Japan-only release to global success, thanks to Operation Rainfall, 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 piece of technology keeping most of humanity in stasis. The player's mission is to locate the Lifehold before its power depletes.

New Story Content and UI Adaptations

The Definitive Edition will introduce additional narrative elements, potentially addressing the unresolved plot points of the original. The game is renowned for its expansive RPG elements, extending beyond the main BLADE mission (finding the Lifehold) to include exploration, probe deployment, and combat against both native and alien creatures to secure humanity's new home.

The Wii U version heavily utilized the GamePad, serving as a dynamic map and interaction tool. The Switch adaptation seamlessly integrates these features. The GamePad's functionality is now accessible via a dedicated menu, a mini-map is integrated into the upper-right corner of the screen (consistent with other Xenoblade titles), and other UI elements have been repositioned to the main screen. While the UI appears uncluttered, these changes may subtly alter the gameplay experience compared to the original.