A new trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition offers deeper insights into the game's narrative and characters. The original 2015 Wii U release concluded with a cliffhanger, but this updated version promises expanded story content, potentially resolving the lingering questions.
The "The Year is 2054" trailer features Elma, a key protagonist, recounting the events leading to humanity's arrival on the planet Mira after Earth's destruction in an intergalactic war. Gameplay footage highlights the adaptation from the Wii U's GamePad functionality to the Nintendo Switch.
The Xenoblade Chronicles series, a JRPG franchise from Monolith Soft's Tetsuya Takahashi, is a Nintendo exclusive. The original Xenoblade Chronicles gained a Western release thanks to fan efforts, and the success propelled the series to include Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and the spin-off Xenoblade Chronicles X. The Definitive Edition brings the complete series to the Nintendo Switch.
The trailer details the desperate escape of humanity aboard the White Whale ark, and the subsequent crash landing on Mira, leaving the Lifehold (a crucial life support system) lost. The player's mission is to locate the Lifehold before its power depletes.
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition will introduce new story elements, potentially addressing the original's unresolved ending. The game's scope is vast, requiring players to explore Mira, deploy probes, and combat various creatures to secure a new home for humanity beyond the central BLADE mission of finding the Lifehold.
The Wii U version heavily utilized the GamePad for mapping and various interactions. The Switch adaptation seamlessly integrates these features; the GamePad's map is now a mini-map in the upper-right corner, and other UI elements have been reorganized onto the main screen, maintaining a clean interface despite the transition. While this adaptation streamlines the experience, it might subtly alter the gameplay dynamics compared to the original.
