Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Set to Launch on Switch

The remastered sci-fi RPG introduces new story content, improved mechanics, and enhanced visuals, earning widespread acclaim ahead of its March 20 release.

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition releases on March 20, 2025, with preloading available for digital purchases on the Nintendo Switch.
The remaster improves on the original with new story chapters, better tutorials, improved navigation, and enhanced visuals.
The game has received an 88 Metacritic score, surpassing the original’s 84, and is tied as the third highest-rated game of 2025 so far.
Set on the alien planet Mira, players explore a vast open world with customizable mechs called Skells, adding depth to the gameplay.
Positioned as a swan song for the Nintendo Switch, the remaster highlights Monolith Soft’s legacy in shaping open-world game design.