Xenoblade Chronicles X on Switch Reignites Censorship Controversy

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Key Takeaways

  • Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is based on the Western Wii U version, sparking concerns regarding potential censorship.
  • Fans are worried about removal of features or content in the new release of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition.
  • Despite concerns, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition offers enhanced graphics and new story content for fans.

As a longtime fan of the Xenoblade series, I must admit that my excitement for the Definitive Edition of Xenoblade Chronicles X was initially tempered by whispers of censorship and altered content. Having played the original back on the Wii U, I can attest to the fact that the character creator’s breast size slider was a small but significant feature in my quest to create the perfect avatar.

The re-release of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch has sparked a discussion about censorship once again, as it appears to be based on the Western Wii U version rather than the original Japanese one. This has left some fans disappointed because certain features may not be included in this new edition due to the use of the Western version for the Japanese release as well.

Lately, there have been whispers that Monolith Soft might develop a Switch adaptation of Xenoblade Chronicles X, but many assumed the remaster wouldn’t surface until after the unveiling of the Switch successor. But on October 29, Nintendo sent shockwaves through the Xenoblade and RPG communities with the announcement of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition for the Switch. This is an upgraded remaster of the 2015 Wii U RPG cult classic, due out in March 2023. It comes with additional story elements and visual enhancements. The news caused a stir within the community, making the announcement trailer one of the most-watched in the series’ history. However, some fans are apprehensive about the remaster, as it resurfaces concerns about censorship and feature omissions from the original game.

As I perused through the Japanese Nintendo eShop listing for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, I stumbled upon some concerning news. It appears that this remaster is based on the game’s western version, which underwent changes during its localization process. This has left me and other fans feeling uneasy about potential censorship and alterations in the upcoming edition of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition.

Fans are Concerned About Censorship Changes for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition

  • The Japanese Nintendo eShop notes that Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is based on the western Wii U version.
  • In 2015, Nintendo removed the breast size slider and altered Lin’s costumes for the Wii U version in the west, leading to controversy regarding censorship by the company.
  • Fans are concerned that the Japanese version’s features and other content may be cut permanently.

Great news for me as a gamer! Seems like they’ve given Elma’s iconic armor textures a nice boost in the Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, without significantly altering its design. As for her other costumes, the announcement trailer didn’t give us a peek, so it’s too early to speculate about potential cuts or additional content. Nintendo and Monolith Soft are probably saving more details about in-game content for a future reveal.

The Japanese Nintendo eShop announcement verifies that the Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition will include every DLC that was previously released. Some of this content wasn’t distributed outside Japan on the Wii U, so it might be accessible to all players upon the release of the remastered version.

Although there are some worries, it seems that Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is shaping up to be a compelling choice for both new fans and those returning to the Xenoblade series. Additionally, Monolith Soft is looking optimistic as they continue to enhance their in-house engine, and Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition could provide hints about the franchise’s future, much like the ending of Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed did.

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2024-11-01 03:43