Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Release Date

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Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Release Date

Key Takeaways

  • Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition coming to Switch in 2025 with enhanced visuals and new story elements.
  • The game received positive recognition despite poor Wii U sales, rated 84 on Opencritic.
  • Nintendo confirms a release date for March 20, 2025, making it one of the farthest out first-party Switch games.

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of experience under my belt, I can confidently say that the announcement of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition coming to the Switch in 2025 is a cause for celebration. While I didn’t have the pleasure of playing it on its initial release due to the Wii U’s lackluster sales, I’ve heard nothing but praise from fellow gamers about this expansive open-world JRPG.

Approximately a decade following its debut on the Nintendo Wii U, it has been announced that “Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition” will be available for play on the Nintendo Switch in 2025. Developed by Monolith Soft, this grandiose and expansive open-world JRPG is not simply a direct port; it’s also set to feature improved graphics and incorporate fresh storylines. While Nintendo has yet to disclose specific details about these new narrative elements.

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition didn’t become an immediate global sensation when it was first released (due to the Wii U’s low sales), but it garnered a significant amount of positive feedback. Critics have given it an average score of 84 on Opencritic, which suggests it’s quite well-liked. Unfortunately, as one of the few remaining exclusive games for the Wii U, it has been confined to this system, with titles like Star Fox Zero and Nintendo Land being its main companions in isolation.

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Release Date

Nintendo has announced through a tweet and press statement that “Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition” will debut on the Nintendo Switch on March 20, 2025. This places it as the first-party Switch game with the furthest release date confirmed for 2025, apart from “Metroid Prime 4,” which is also set for 2025 but lacks a specific launch date or timeframe.

At present, only Nintendo’s other game apart from Metroid and Xenoblade scheduled for 2025 is Donkey Kong Country Returns HD. Historically, Nintendo often releases re-made games towards the end of a console’s lifespan. Rumors suggest that the company might announce the next Switch console soon, but whether this port announcement implies that the Switch 2 is imminent remains to be seen.

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2024-10-29 18:33