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Check out the latest overview trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition

The year is 2054 and a small number of survivors have escaped the destruction of a planet called Earth. Now they need to forge ahead on a new planet, Mira, facing deadly adversaries and exploring its untamed wilds.

If you’re not sure what the Xenoblade Chronicles™ X: Definitive Edition game is all about, please watch the overview trailer above. (Also, don’t worry if you’ve never played a Xenoblade Chronicles game before—you don’t need to know a thing about the other games to enjoy this one.)

The video will give you a quick look at:

  • Character creation and customization

  • The battle system and quests

  • Some of the beasties you’ll fight

  • Powerful, giant armored vehicles called Skells that you can pilot

  • Online* features such as teaming up with three other players to take down powerful foes, or joining a squad of 32 players to complete tasks

  • A glimpse at additional story content that’s brand-new to Xenoblade Chronicles™ X: Definitive Edition

The adventure starts March 20, and you can pre-order using the link below.

Pre-order/early purchase bonus

If you pre-order the game or purchase it by April 6 at 11:59 p.m. PT**, you’ll receive a Nintendo eShop download code for an Exploration Support Package. It will contain the following in-game items:

  • 100,000 credits

  • Melee weapon: Advanced Iron Knife

  • Ranged weapon: Advanced Storm Assault Rifle

  • Survival armor: Goggles, Bodywear, Gloves, and Footwear

  • Weapon augments: Melee Accuracy Up I, Ranged Accuracy Up I, Melee Attack Up I, Ranged Attack Up I, Theroid Slayer I, Secondary CD Reducer I

  • Armor augments: Max HP Up I, Max TP Up I, Evasion Up I, Potential Up I, Physical Resistance Up I

Once you redeem your Nintendo eShop code, you can get your items by visiting the Customization Center in the BLADE Barracks after Chapter 3.

Nintendo Switch Online 14-Day Free Trial

Digital purchases of the game also come with a 14-Day Free Trial*** code for Nintendo Switch Online— Nintendo Switch Online members will be able to team up with other players online to take on Squad Tasks, Online Missions, and extra-challenging Global Nemesis Battles!

For more info on the game, please visit the link below.

*Any Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Except for Quebec, free trial automatically converts to 1-month auto-renewing membership at the then-current price unless automatic renewal is turned off by the end of the free trial. Credit card/PayPal account required for 18+. Free trial cannot be redeemed for a Nintendo Switch Online – Expansion Pack membership nor by a Nintendo Account with an active Individual Membership or Family Membership. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online

**Pre-order or purchase the digital version of the game on Nintendo eShop or My Nintendo Store by 11:59pm PT on April 6, 2025 to receive in-game bonus items via automatic download. Internet required. Items can also be obtained through normal gameplay.

***Purchase digital version of the game or redeem code for digital version of the game by 11:59 p.m. PT on December 31, 2025 to receive Nintendo Switch Online free trial code. Free trial can be redeemed starting March 13, 2025. Free trial code expires on March 31, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PT.