A new trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition unveils further details about its compelling narrative and characters. The original game concluded with a cliffhanger, but this enhanced release promises added story content, potentially resolving the unresolved ending. Originally launched in 2015 for the Wii U, Xenoblade Chronicles X now arrives on the Nintendo Switch with significant improvements.
The trailer, titled "The Year is 2054," features Elma, a key protagonist, recounting the events leading to humanity's arrival on the planet Mira. Amidst an intergalactic conflict between alien factions, Earth is devastated, forcing a group of survivors to escape aboard the White Whale ark. Their perilous journey culminates in a crash landing on Mira, resulting in the loss of the Lifehold – a crucial piece of technology sustaining most of the human population in stasis. The player's mission is to locate the Lifehold before its power depletes.
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Expands Upon the Original Narrative
The original game's cliffhanger ending is addressed in the definitive edition with new story elements, potentially providing closure. This expansive RPG, one of the most ambitious on Nintendo consoles, tasks the player (as a BLADE member) with finding the Lifehold while simultaneously exploring Mira, deploying probes, and engaging in battles against indigenous and alien lifeforms to secure a new home for humanity.
The Wii U version heavily utilized the GamePad, serving as a dynamic map and interaction tool for both single-player and online multiplayer. The trailer showcases the seamless adaptation of these features for the Switch. The GamePad functionality is integrated into a dedicated menu, a mini-map is now displayed in the top-right corner (consistent with other Xenoblade titles), and other UI elements have been smoothly transitioned to the main screen. The revised UI appears uncluttered, although this adaptation may subtly alter the gameplay experience compared to the original.
