Old and new members of BLADE: we have another Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition update! We recently saw a TON of news surrounding the game, and Nintendo is keeping the hype train moving in a new overview trailer. The trailer details multiple aspects of the game, from character creation to the new story.
Start planning your member of BLADE in the overview trailer below:
Among the trailer’s highlights, character creation has new options that will entice Xenoblade fans, such as a hairstyle similar to Mythra’s from Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Along with details about the battle system and a sneak peek at the new story, we finally have a good look at the online play. While it doesn’t seem entirely different from the original game, the interface looks so much smoother and easier to understand.
Did you enjoy the song “Don’t Worry,” the song that played while flying around Mira in your Skell? If not, the original composer, Hiroyuki Sawano, released an updated song you can select in the game, “Don’t Worry [2XDv].” Take a listen to a sample of the song below.
As a quick aside, if you are not familiar with the music of the original game, check out yesterday’s Xenoblade Chronicles X-centric Rhythm Encounter episode!
Need more details? Nintendo spilled the beans in their latest press release for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition:
In Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, the year is 2054 and Earth has been destroyed. A colony ship of human survivors has narrowly escaped a devastating intergalactic war – only to crash land on the hostile planet of Mira. Customize your main character – including their features, clothes and hair – and follow the story of these survivors as you fight to carve out a future for humanity on this mysterious, dangerous world.
Originally released in 2015 as Xenoblade Chronicles X for the Wii U system, this updated version of the game includes enhanced visuals and more, such as:
• Exploration: Mira is a sprawling world with five massive continents, each with its own distinct biomes, weather and diverse array of organisms. You can move seamlessly between these continents, travelling to any location or point of interest you like. Of course, the journey won’t be without its dangers, so prepare accordingly.
• New Los Angeles: Your new home and one of the last bastions of humanity. New Los Angeles (NLA) is the center of human activity on Mira. In this large city, the survivors of the wrecked USS White Whale live their lives. NLA is divided into districts – including commercial, industrial, BLADE and residential – where you can take in the sights, interact with allies and residents, purchase new weapons and gear, and much more.
• Battle System: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition features a fast-paced, action-packed battle system. While in combat, you can freely move around to gain a tactical advantage and employ a variety of customizable special attacks and skills called Arts. These Arts will vary based on the Class of each character. Fight, gain experience and take down enemies of all shapes and sizes – you may even cross paths with some particularly nasty (and enormous!) foes.
• Missions: Early on, you’ll join the Builders of the Legacy After the Destruction of Earth (BLADE) organization to assist the residents of NLA and Earth’s survivors. Throughout the game, you’ll help with various requests given to you by characters you encounter as well as by BLADE itself. These missions will further the story, strengthen your affinity with your party members, confer various rewards and more.
• Skells: Skells are powerful armored vehicles developed by humanity that can fly, transform into a vehicle and wield immense strength in battle. Once you prove yourself to the BLADE organization, you’ll unlock the ability to pilot your own Skell. There are multiple Skells that can be obtained, each with different characteristics and customizable to suit your combat style.
• Online Features: Join a squad of up to 31 other players online* and work together to complete tasks such as collecting a certain number of items or felling specific enemies. Up to four squad members can also team up online and face off against powerful foes. You can even recruit the avatars of other players to your team in the main story.
• Uncover More Story Content: New adventures await on Mira, featuring a new location to explore, new characters to encounter and newly added story content to experience that’s exclusive to Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. The fight isn’t over yet – humanity still needs you!
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Screenshots
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition launches for the Nintendo Switch on March 20th. While the game doesn’t have a limited edition like the original Wii U release, you can pre-order from Best Buy and receive a mini metal poster and acrylic stand set. Stay tuned to RPGFan as we rev up our Skells for release day!
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