Xenoblade Chronicles X Remaster Boasts Expanded Narrative

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Unveiled: New Story Details and Gameplay Enhancements

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

The trailer, titled "The Year is 2054," features Elma, a key protagonist, recounting the events leading to humanity's arrival on the planet Mira. Caught in the crossfire of an intergalactic war, a group of survivors escaped Earth aboard the White Whale ark, only to crash-land on Mira with the Lifehold, a crucial stasis unit containing most of the human population, lost in the process. The player's mission: locate the Lifehold before its power depletes.

Xenoblade Chronicles X, a Monolith Soft creation and part of the acclaimed JRPG series, initially faced a near-Japan-only release. However, thanks to fan efforts like Operation Rainfall, Western audiences gained access to the game. Its success spawned sequels Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and 3, along with the spin-off Xenoblade Chronicles X. The Definitive Edition brings the entire series to the Nintendo Switch.

New Story Content and UI Adaptations

The Definitive Edition goes beyond simply porting the game. It introduces new story elements, aiming to address the unresolved plot points of the original. The game's vast scope, encompassing the BLADE's primary mission (locating the Lifehold), exploration of Mira, probe deployment, and combat against indigenous and alien lifeforms, remains intact.

The Wii U version heavily utilized the GamePad for mapping and various interactions. The trailer showcases how these features are seamlessly integrated into the Switch version. The GamePad's functionality is now accessed via a dedicated menu, with a mini-map conveniently placed in the upper-right corner, aligning with the familiar UI of other Xenoblade titles. Other formerly GamePad-exclusive elements have been integrated into the main screen. The result appears to be a clean and uncluttered UI, though some gameplay dynamics might subtly differ from the original.