Tokyo Xanadu eX+ for Switch Unveiled, Coming July 25th

Publisher Aksys Games announced last week that the definitive edition of Nihon Falcom’s action RPG Tokyo Xanadu eX+ is headed to the Nintendo Switch on July 25th. An official trailer can be seen below.

10 years ago, a colossal earthquake devastated Tokyo and changed the lives of its inhabitants forever. The city has since been rebuilt and life has slowly returned to a semblance of normalcy. However, behind the veil of this newly rebuilt metropolis lies another world, one with a sinister secret. The earthquake that originally destroyed Tokyo was actually caused by the emergence of a mysterious and lethal shadow world known as Eclipse. Now, action must be taken to thwart the legions of Eclipse and ensure the protection of peace!

Features of the Switch version of Tokyo Xanadu eX+ include:

• New Scenarios! Enjoy unique tales of the wielders that weren’t depicted in the main story. Once you’ve completed the game, get access to an all-new quest and carry on the adventure!
• New Playable Characters, New Monsters, Dungeons and Bosses! Play as the mysterious knight, White Shroud. Brandish unrivaled strength and the powers of light to take down vile monsters and vicious bosses! Plus, new dungeons filled with fierce new monster types and giant bosses to battle!
• New Boss Battle Mode! Revisit battles with various bosses that appear in the main story. The time you spend on each battle is recorded; how fast can you defeat each boss? This mode also features Boss Rush, where you can battle bosses one after the other.

The eX+ version features new scenarios and gameplay not included in the original PlayStation Vita release and a revamped localization of the story and all additional content released for the game. For RPG music lovers, a four-CD set featuring 88 songs from the Tokyo Xanadu eX+ soundtrack is available on the Aksys Online Store.

Unfamiliar with the Tokyo Xanadu franchise? Claton Stevenson covered the most recent bit of news surrounding the franchise back in March, but suffice it to say the RPGFan reception has been fairly mixed. Fans may be hoping for a much better reception for this Switch release of Tokyo Xanadu eX+ than the PlayStation 4 version back in 2018.

With that being said, whether it’s your favourite Nihon Falcom franchise or any other, be sure to check out the RPGFan main page and stay up to date with all things RPG!