Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition

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Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is a role-playing video game published by Nintendo and developed by Monolith Soft for the Nintendo Switch. It is a remastered port of the original Xenoblade Chronicles X. The game was announced on X and Youtube on October 29, 2024. The game was released worldwide on March 20, 2025.

Overview[]

The Definitive Edition improves the graphics of the original game with visually enhanced graphics and updated character models. It is based on the English release of the Wii U version. Because of this, features only included in the Japanese release of the original game, such as certain character outfits and customization options for Cross, are removed. The content that appeared as paid DLC in the original game is included from the start.

There was new story content in the form of Chapter 13, which is divided into three acts. The new story content becomes available after clearing Chapter 12, and features new music composed by Hiroyuki Sawano and Misaki Umase. There were also four new recruitable characters, such as the Qlurian Neilnail, and Liesel the test pilot. It also includes two new Skells, the Hraesvelg Skell and the Ares Prime.

Multiple gameplay additions are also included. The Overdrive Counter Guidance appears during Overdrive as a visual aid for the previously vague Overdrive combo mechanics. A new "Quick Cooldown" meter has been added, that will reduce cooldowns for arts by pressing the Y button. The Follow Ball now indicates the location of items needed for Mission completion. There is a new "Floating Continent" region, Volitaris to explore as well^[1]. It also includes some new customization options for Cross, including several new customization options based on characters from other games in the Xenoblade Chronicles series, such as Shulk from Xenoblade Chronicles, Pyra, Mythra, Nia, and Malos from Xenoblade Chronicles 2, and Mio, Eunie, and Taion from Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

List of Changes[]

A notable change in artstyle more in-line with Xenoblade Chronicles 3.
The addition of a brand new story Chapter.
Four new recruitable characters: Neilnail, Liesel, Ga Jiarg, and Al.
The addition of new customization options for Cross, including some based on characters from other games in the Xenoblade Chronicles series.
Two new Skells: the Hraesvelg and the Ares Prime.
The maximum level for the party is now 99, like in other games in the series.
BLADE Level and Division Points have been removed.
- Due to this, Field Skills can no longer be upgraded, with Field-Skills not having levels.
Reward Tickets are now called Material Tickets.
Overdrive starts at 25 seconds rather than 15 seconds.
The Follow Ball now indicates the location of items needed for Missions. It also leaves a trail toward the current destination.
The addition of Quick Cooldown, allowing for immediate art reuse.
Similar to Xenoblade Chronicles 3, there are now three save files and an auto-save file.
Arts now have an "!" mark when the art's conditional extra effect can be applied.
The player can now change the Time from anywhere via the menu.
The party can now be changed at anytime via the "Active Members" section of the menu.
Mechanics that previously used the Wii U GamePad now are accessed through the menu.
Skells can now jump without activating the Flight Module after it is unlocked.
Like in Xenoblade Chronicles 3, pressing & together during gameplay will take a screenshot without the UI being displayed.
The player can create a Profile for Cross that is visible to other players online.

First Trailer Synopsis[]

"Rebuild humanity and survive on the mysterious planet Mira in this open-world action RPG! This visually enhanced version includes newly added story elements and more. The Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition game launches on the Nintendo Switch system March 20, 2025. Pre-orders are available now on Nintendo eShop."

Downloadable Content[]

Updates[]

Several free updates have been released for the game on the Nintendo Switch system. These are downloaded automatically when the game is launched if the console has a working internet connection. Each update can expand the game content or fix bugs and glitches.

Version 1.0.1[]

The version 1.0.1 update was released on March 19th, 2025. It included the following changes:

Day 1 patch

Version 1.0.2[]

The version 1.0.2 update was released on April 23rd, 2025. It included the following changes:

Fixed an issue where the application would crash during skell flight in Affinity Mission: "A Girl's Wings".
Fixed an issue where the host player's position and appearance would not be displayed when joining Online Missions.
Fixed an issue where the destination marker for Material Tracking and Squad Tasks would not be displayed.
Fixed an issue where the sound effects were playing in mono in some movies.
Fixed an issue where a dummy character would be generated and data would be corrupted when changing out Recruited BLADEs for normal characters. If data is already corrupted, it can be fixed by applying this update.
Fixed an issue where environment music would start from beginning after end of combat.
Fixed an issue when fighting an enemy with debuff immunity where the name of the debuff the enemy is immune to would not be displayed when attempting to apply the debuff with Soul Voice.
Fixed an issue where the combat log was not properly displaying during Overdrive.
Fixed an issue where "Nupopon Incarnate" would not appear during the cutscene in Normal Mission "The Divine Nupopon".
Fixed an issue where players could still control the main character after the fade to black after clearing the second act of Chapter 13.
Fixed an issue where the effects of the Augments "Overdrive Green Bonus" and "Overdrive Blue Bonus" were not being applied.
Fixed an issue where damaged parts were being displayed on Skell models.
Fixed an issue where the Port Side of the Ma-non Ship would be closed-off when loading an autosave after opening it.
Fixed an issue where English text was displayed in the German version.
Fixed an issue where the Japanese voice for "Eleonora" was playing in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish languages.
Fixed an issue where a dummy character was generated and data was corrupted when the recruitment/release of Recruited BLADEs overlapped with a save.
Fixed an issue where "00" was displayed when activating Overdrive when the effect of the augment "Overdrive Count Up" was three digits or more.
Fixed an issue in Online Missions where parts were restored when entering or exiting a Skell.
Fixed an issue where the application would freeze if a character was added to a party immediately after a Recruited BLADE returned.
Fixed an issue where "????" was displayed in the "Fashion Gear" list.
Fixed an issue where Skell weapons multiplied when performing a battle trait upgrade following certain steps.
Fixed an issue where slot openings were not properly reflected when performing certain steps at L's Shop.
Made other text corrections, such as typos.
Fixed confirmed vulnerability bugs.

Changes and Additions to Functions

Added tips that are displayed when opening related tips on some menu screens such as the Class Change screen.
Buff and debuff icons are now displayed in Online Missions.
There were two basic missions with the title "Backup Request", and it was difficult to distinguish between them, so the quest names have been split-up.

Early Purchase Bonus[]

For purchasers of the digital version before April 6, 2025, they could receive the in-game Exploration Support Pack. This is also available for those who purchase the physical or digital version at GameStop.

The Exploration Support Pack contains the following bonus items:

100,000 Credits
Melee weapon: Advanced Iron Knife
Ranged weapon: Advanced Storm Assault Rifle
Survival armor series: Survival Goggles, Survival Bodywear, Survival Glove R, Survival Glove L, Survival Footwear
Six weapon Augments: Melee Accuracy Up I, Ranged Accuracy Up I, Melee Attack Up I, Ranged Attack Up I, Theroid Slayer I, Secondary CD Reducer I
Five armor augments: Max HP Up I, Max TP Up I, Evasion Up I, Potential Up I, Physical Resistance Up I

These items can be received by visiting the Customization Center in the BLADE Barracks after starting Chapter 3.

Nintendo Switch Online Icon Elements[]

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition themed profile icon elements became available with Nintendo Switch Online from March 20th, 2025 to April 17th, 2026.

Collaborations[]

Through the 46th MAXIMUS CUP event trailer of Tetris 99 published on March 10, 2025, Nintendo announced that after having accumulated a total of 100 event points, earned based on the placement in each match, a new theme will unlock, featuring art, music and Tetrimino designs inspired by Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. The music tracks that play include "Black tar", with the first part playing when there are between 99 and 51 players remaining and the second part playing when there are between 50 and 11 players remaining, and "Uncontrollable" when there are 10 players remaining. The Tetris 99 46th MAXIMUS CUP – Mira Edition ran from March 14, 2025 until March 18, 2025.