All Chapters in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition

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Similar to the Xenoblade Chronicles trilogy, the game Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is divided into various chapters, with some being more extensive than others. Unlike other games where advancing the story might involve heading straight for an objective marker, in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, progression isn’t always straightforward. Some chapters are hidden behind non-story related missions. For this remastered 2025 version, a fresh chapter has been specifically designed.

Chapter List in Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition

Total Chapters

In the game Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, there are a total of 12 sections to explore. These include the prologue, epilogue, and a brand new chapter titled Chapter 13.

  1. Prologue: Awakening
  2. Chapter 1: New Los Angeles
  3. Chapter 2: The New Frontier
  4. Chapter 3: Builders of a Legacy
  5. Chapter 4: The Ganglion Menace
  6. Chapter 5: Ma-non Maneuvers
  7. Chapter 6: Dark Matters
  8. Chapter 7: Treachery
  9. Chapter 8: The Gathering Storm
  10. Chapter 9: Warriors of Wroth
  11. Chapter 10: The Zu Pharg Menace
  12. Chapter 11: Consequences
  13. Chapter 12: Into the Core
  14. Epilogue
  15. Chapter 13 (Act 1): Cause and Effect
  16. Chapter 13 (Act 2): The Second Project Exodus
  17. Chapter 13 (Act 3): Hero

To move forward and begin a fresh part of the story, look for the “Story Quest” marked with a red target symbol. On occasion, you might find yourself unable to initiate the Story Quest. This could happen if you already have an ongoing Affinity Mission in progress.

How to Unlock All Chapters

All Story Mission Prerequisites

To begin your Story Missions, locate the “New Orders” task on the job board (in the basic missions section). This assignment will be given by Vandham. After accepting, make your way back to BLADE Barracks for a chat with him. Keep in mind that each Story Mission carries a suggested level of play, although you may also encounter a list of prerequisite quests you must finish before moving on to the next chapter.

In general, Story Missions aren’t tied to any specific level, but Chapters 8 and 13 (Act 3) are unique in that they do require a certain level to play.

Here’s how to unlock each Story Mission:

Chapter Name Level Requirement Recommended Level Required Quests
Prologue: Awakening N/A N/A
  • N/A
Chapter 1: New Los Angeles N/A N/A
  • Complete “Prologue: Awakening”
Chapter 2: The New Frontier N/A 4
  • Complete “Chapter 1: New Los Angeles”
Chapter 3: Builders of a Legacy N/A 9
  • Complete “Chapter 2: The New Frontier”
Chapter 4: The Ganglion Menace N/A 15
  • Complete “Chapter 3: Builders of a Legacy”
  • Complete “The Probe-fessional”
  • Explore 15% of Primordia
Chapter 5: Ma-non Maneuvers N/A 19
  • Complete “Chapter 4: The Ganglion Menace”
  • Install a data probe in Oblivia
  • Complete “Renewed Will”
Chapter 6: Dark Matters N/A 23
  • Complete “Chapter 5: Ma-non Maneuvers”
  • Complete “A Friend in Need”
  • Survey 20% of Noctilum
Chapter 7: Treachery N/A 27
  • Complete “Chapter 6: Dark Matters”
  • Explore 25% of Oblivia
  • Complete “Close Comrades”
Chapter 8: The Gathering Storm 30 30
  • Complete “Chapter 7: Treachery”
  • Complete “The Matchmaker”
  • Explore 10% of Mira
Chapter 9: Warriors of Wroth N/A 34
  • Complete “Chapter 8: The Gathering Storm”
  • Complete “Spy Games”
  • Install a data probe in Sylvalum
Chapter 10: The Zu Pharg Menace N/A 38
  • Complete “Chapter 9: Warriors of Wroth”
  • Survey 15% of Sylvalum
  • Complete “Manhunt”
  • Complete “Prospective Partners”
Chapter 11: Consequences N/A 44
  • Complete “Chapter 10: The Zu Pharg Menace”
  • Explore 10% of Cauldros
  • Complete “Nine Lives”
  • Complete “Boot Camp”
Chapter 12: Into the Core N/A 49
  • Complete “Chapter 11: Consequences”
  • Get the Skell flight module (complete “A Girl’s Wings” Affinity Mission)
Chapter 13 (Act 1): Cause and Effect N/A 50
  • Complete “Chapter 12: Into the Core”
Chapter 13 (Act 2): The Second Project Exodus N/A 54
  • Complete “Chapter 13 (Act 1): Cause and Effect”
Chapter 13 (Act 3): Hero 55 59
  • Complete “Chapter 13 (Act 2): The Second Project Exodus”
  • Complete “A Hero’s Trial”

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2025-04-02 22:10