Exciting news for fans of the Xenoblade series! Following its reveal on October 29, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is now up for preorder at select retailers. Priced at $59.99 for both physical and digital editions, you can secure your copy now ahead of its anticipated release on March 20, 2025. You can find it at retailers like Best Buy (see here) and many others.
If you've been eagerly waiting to add this gem to your gaming library, dive into the preorder details below, along with a closer look at what makes this Definitive Edition stand out from the original release.
Preorder Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition
Nintendo Switch
Out March 20, 2025
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (Nintendo Switch)
Physical Copy - $59.99
- Get it at Best Buy - $59.99 - (comes with a free mini metal poster with stand)
- Get it at GameStop - $59.99
- Get it at Walmart - $59.99
Digital Copy - $59.99
- Get it at Best Buy - $59.99
- Get it at Nintendo eShop - $59.99
It's worth noting that Amazon has chosen not to sell first-party Nintendo Switch games, so you won't find it available for preorder there. However, all the usual suspects like Best Buy, GameStop, and Walmart have got you covered.
Xenoblade Chronicles X Preorder Bonus
Preorder the game at Best Buy, and you'll snag a free mini metal poster with stand while supplies last. And don't worry if you've already preordered from Best Buy before this announcement—you're still eligible for the bonus!
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Trailer
What Is Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition?
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is the enhanced version of the original Xenoblade Chronicles X, an RPG that debuted on the Wii U. With this new release, Nintendo promises "enhanced visuals and brand-new story elements," elevating the gaming experience to new heights. Here's a quick overview of the game's storyline:
"The year is 2054. Earth has been destroyed by an intergalactic war between two alien races, and humanity is on the brink of annihilation. A small number of survivors, aboard the USS White Whale, crash land on the vast and untamed planet Mira—and now it falls to you, as a member of BLADE, to help bring humanity back from the edge of extinction…with the aid of powerful giant robots called Skells!"
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