Xenoblade Chronicles X is one of the few remaining major Nintendo games stuck on Wii U. To add insult to injury, it's the only entry in the beloved Monolith Soft RPG series unavailable on Switch. But that will change soon, as Nintendo is releasing Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition on March 20, 2025 .
Much like the first game's upgraded edition for Switch, the upcoming remaster features overhauled graphics and quality-of-life improvements. The physical version of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is available to preorder now for $60 at GameStop . We will update this preorder guide when it's available at Best Buy and Target, but don't expect Xenoblade Chronicles X to be listed on Amazon or Walmart until launch.
Neither retailer has offered preorders for Nintendo Switch exclusives in months. Set in 2054, the game follows a small group of humans as they flee their destroyed Earth and crash onto the mysterious planet of Mira. You’ll be tasked with doing everything you can to bring humanity back from the brink, and the story is just as nuanced as all the others in the Xenoblade Chronicles series.
There’s no need to have played any other Xenoblade games before diving in, as the story is a standalone experience. Our original Xenoblade Chronicles X review gave it an impressive 8/10, thanks to its incredible landscapes, complex combat systems, and rewarding character progression. Though it has been out of print.
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