Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition – All the latest details, videos, and pictures

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On March 20th, Nintendo will release Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch. It’s an enchanced version of the Wii U classic featuring improved graphics, additional story content, and more.

In the months leading to launch, Monolith Soft. are planning to share various details and pictures, detailing and showcasing the game’s features, world, characters, and more. And in this post, you will find all that content in one place, with new updates coming as soon as new content is shared. Make sure to keep checking back!

Here’s a YouTube playlist with all the videos in one place:

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To celebrate the upcoming launch of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, Monolith Soft. is sharing some countdown pictures!

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Just like the original, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition can be played online. You can connect to the internet and be assigned to a Squad (a group of up to 32 players). Then, you get to tackle various missions (known as Squad Tasks) together with the other squad members.

While playing online with your fellow Squad Members, you can take on Squad Missions with up to 3 other Squad Members. Some of those quests have you take on powerful enemies known as Nemesis.

Also, when connected to the internet, the avatars of other players will appear in the world. If you talk to them, you can recruit them and add them to your party as temporary members. Not only can those avatars give you a hand in your quest, you can also get rewards by making them grow and earn EXP, etc..

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Here’s some details about some of the Skell classes:

Formula Series: The Formula Series is a class of Skells known for their great firepower and maneuverability in combat. They’re also reasonably priced, making them great entry-level units for new pilots.
Urban Series: those Light Type Skells boast high durability and strong performance in combat. The very first Skell you get after obtaining your Skell licence is an Urban Series model.
Hraesvelg Series: a new type of Skell developed by Grenada Galactic Group. Unlike other Skells, the equipment of the Hraesvelg Series cannot be changed. Instead, it is equipped with special weapons!
Verus Series: despite being Light Type Skells, they boast high armour. Their standard weapon, the G-Buster, packs a mean punch!
Lailah Series: Medium Type Skells that boast high maneuverability and firepower. Their standard weapon is the F-Rifle, a long-range rifle developed specifically for this Series.
Inferno Series: Medium Type Skells that boast high durability and balanced attack at both long and close ranges. It was developed as mainstay model, which is why it’s produced and deployed in large numbers.
Mastema Series: Heavy Type Skells that boast top-tier HP and fuel capacity, as well as excellent firepower. In its vehicles form, it turns into a quadruped.
Amdusias: Heavy Type Skells specialised in close combat, that boast particularly high durability and firepower. Not the cheapest of Skells, but with one of those, you sure get a lot of bang for your buck!

March 6th

Nintendo has shared 3 commercials and another soundtrack preview (Black tar): click here to check this out!

March 5th

In the Epilogue, you will get to explore a mysterious floating continent that suddenly appeared in the skies of Planet Mira. There, you will come across a large spear-like artefact. But who created it?

Also, check out some more screenshots of the Ghost!

March 3rd

In Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, you can organise your party members directly from the menu! However, this handy change won’t make it any easier for you to decide who to add to your party…

February 28th

Nintendo has shared two new videos for the game: a soundtrack preview (Don’t worry [2XDv]) and the opening cutscene. Click here to check both out!

February 27th

Nintendo has shared some more details and pictures for the game, focusing on the new playable characters and the Epilogue. Click here to check this out!

February 26th

In Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, you can change the time of day at… well, pretty much any time from the main menu. The music that plays in NLA and in the various regions of Planet Mira changes depending on the time (day or night).

Also, Nintendo has shared an overview trailer for the game, along with details and a sneak peek for the Epilogue, and details about the game’s music: check out this post for the videos and all the details!

February 25th

The Follow Ball is a secret Nopon Item that tells you exactly where you need to go to clear a quest. This super handy item will also guide you to the location of items you need to clear quests!

Check out the video titled “Follow Ball” in the playlist above!

February 21st

While in NLA, you can take on a variety of quests, called Missions. There’s four different types:

Story Missions: quests that advance the main story;
Affinity Missions: quests centering on your allies;
Normal Missions: quests from NLA residents and fellow Blade members;
Basic Missions: simple, straightforward missions.

February 18th

Overdrive is a special skill that grealy improves your combat abilities for a limited period of time. When activated, you can deal massive amounts of damage to all enemies in battle. Also, the cooldown for Arts is shortened, and various additional effects are activated depending on the order in which Arts are used.

Check out the video titled “Overdrive” in the playlist above!

February 17th

By using Quick Recast, you can activate any Art instantly even if said Art isn’t fully charged yet. However, doing so drains the Energy Gain (the green bar at the bottom right of the Art Palette). The Energy Gain is fully restored once the battle is over.

Check out the video titled “Quick Recast” in the playlist above!

February 14th

When you encounter enemies in the world, you can initiate combat by unsheathing your weapon. You deal damage by combining auto attacks with unique skills known as Arts.

Check out the video titled “Footage (Battle)” in the playlist above!

February 10th, February 12th, and February 13th

The Ganglion is a coalition of alien races that caused the destruction of the Earth. Even on Planet Mira, those aliens are as ruthless as ever.

Here’s some details about members of the Ganglion:

Goetia: a Ganglion executive. She seeks to destroy the Lifeholds. When Elma and her team encounter her, conflict is inevitable.
Ga Jiarg: a Wrothian. Members of that race are known for their exceptional fighting abilities. Ga Jiarg leads his fellow Wrothians, who serve as mercenaries for the Ganglion.
Ga Buidhe: a female Wrothian warrior who has served Ga Jiarg since she was but a child. Anything she does, she does it with Ga Jiarg’s interests in mind.

February 6th

Here’s the latest round of character profiles:

L’cirufe: a native of Planet Mira, who moves to NLA after meeting Elma and her team. A rather inquisitive fellow who knows a lot about humans and their customs, but he’s prone to make small (and often hilarious) mistakes.

February 5th

Not all alien species who live on Planet Mira are hostile and hell-bent on annihilating humankind. Many of them are perfectly friendly; in fact, quite a few aliens have taken up residence in NLA!

January 30th

Skells are weaponised mechs that can transform into a vehicle. They are used for both combat and exploration, and have made great contributions to the restoration of NLA. In order to pilot one, you need to take the Skell Licence Test.

January 29th

Information on Planet Mira is collected via a system known as FrontierNav. One of BLADE’s mission is to set up Data Probes and expand the range of FrontierNav. Also, by setting up those probes, you can also obtain a precious material: Miranium.

January 28th

While exploring Planet Mira, you can place Data Probes at various locations. Once you’ve placed one, you will be able to fast travel to that same location, and you will also unlock information about missions set in the surrounding area. Notice a pillar of light in the distance while exploring? That’s a Data Probe spot!

Check out the video titled “Data Probes” in the playlist above!

January 27th

The residential unit that separated from the White Whale as it crashed on Planet Mira is called New Los Angeles (NLA for short), after the city it was modeled after. Various facilities can be found there: the BLADE headquarters, a residential area, and a commercial area.

January 24th

After fleeing Earth, humanity ends up on Mira, an uncharted planet that does not appear on any space chart. This vast planet is home to many life forms: some primitive (yet deadly), and others intelligent and capable of speech.

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Here’s the latest character profiles:

Vandham (voiced by Tesshou Genda in Japanese): the commander of BLADE. He has the tendency to make his troops do push-ups, but they know they can rely on him.
Nagi (voiced by Takayuki Sugou in Japanese): the Secretary of Defense of the autonomous government of NLA. Every single day, he works tirelessly for the sake of the people who live on Planet Mira. Rumour has it that he’s quite the skilled warrior too…
Irina (voiced by Nao Takamori in Japanese): a BLADE member who used to serve under Elma. She’s known for her straightforward personality and her practically worshipping Elma.
Gwin (voiced by Yuichi Nakamura in Japanese) is a BLADE member who serves under Irina. He trains hard every day in order to become someone who can protect Irina.
Doug (voiced by Rikiya Koyama in Japanese) is a BLADE member who excels in combat, and a skilled Skell pilot. Lin often has him take part in her Skell tests, teasing him ceaselessly.
Lao (voiced by Keiji Fujiwara in Japanese) is a BLADE member, and one of the Squad leaders. His combat and decision-making abilities are without pair, and have earned him Elma’s respect.

January 17th

BLADE is a private military organisation that was formed so as to allow humankind to survive on Planet Mira. After being saved by Elma at the beginning of the game, the protagonist ends up joining her BLADE squad.

January 16th

The protagonist of Xenoblade Chronicles X (whose default name is Cross) is rescued by Elma’s squad at the beginning of the game. She finds them inside one of the cryo-pods that ejected from the White Whale as it crashed on Planet Mira. Unlike in previous Xenoblade Chronicles games, you’re free to customise the protagonist at will: name, appearance, and even the voice!

Also, there’s some additional screenshots to check out today!

January 15th

The year is 2054. Earth suddenly finds itself caught in a battle between two mysterious alien powers. Humankind is forced to flee on massive spaceships known as Ark Ships. One of those, the White Whale, ends up crashing on Planet Mira after a long journey through space.

January 10th and January 14th

Nintendo has shared some more details and screenshots for the game: check out this post! Also, we have our first character profiles:

Elma (voiced by Houko Kuwashima in Japanese) is a member of BLADE and a Squad Leader. Always calm and collected, she is respected by her fellow squad members. Apparently, she used to be a Colonel back on Earth.
Lin (voiced by Mariya Ise in Japanese) is a member of BLADE, who serves as a mechanic on Elma’s squad. She may be only 13 years old, she’s a bonafide genius whose skills in mechanical engineering are without pair… She’s also quite talented when it comes to cooking!
Tatsu (voiced by Daisuke Sakaguchi in Japanese): a young Nopon boy who finds himself in danger, and is then rescued by Elma’s squad. Those round glasses sure look dashing on him, don’t they? Nopons are one of the native species found on Planet Mira.

January 9th

Nintendo has shared a brand new trailer for the game: check out this post for said trailer and a video with over 7 minutes of footage!

The new trailer gives us a good look at the various regions of Planet Mira and their breathtaking vistas. It also shows some story segments, and showcases some of the alien antagonists. Exploring Planet Mira certainly won’t be a walk in the park!

And that’s not all: the trailer also gives us another sneak peek at the new story content, with new Skells and characters.

October 29th

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition takes place on Mira, an uncharted planet. Humans live in New Los Angeles (New LA for short), a city that was built after humanity’s ship crashed on the planet. The surrounding area is a large continent that stretches as far as the eye can see.

New LA is home to many different people (humans and non-humans). As for Mira, it’s also home to familiar fluffy creatures: the Nopon.