Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition preview: Mech it mine!
Amy Flower
STACK Senior Editor
This week sees the arrival of 'Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition' on Nintendo Switch, the last of the series of four games to make its way to the console. Here’s a taste of what’s new.
The 2015 game was a Nintendo Wii U exclusive and made extensive use of that console’s gamepad. As such, gameplay has now been tweaked accordingly, with a special menu allowing easy access to features, with other UI functions now appearing on the main screen.
Beyond such practical changes, the developers have grabbed the opportunity to bring enhanced visuals to the party, including textures and character models, with what we’ve seen so far looking a veritable treat. There’ll even be a new character, as well as a new Skell, Hraesvelg.
This ties in with additions being made to the story, with an expanded narrative promising to expand upon the post-credits scene of the original, featuring Lao Huang and a mysterious hooded figure.
A new mechanic, attached to the ‘Y’ button, called Quick Recast will speed up cooldowns for Arts. Coupled with a timed gauge, you won’t be able to spam it, but it will certainly come in handy in tight battles.
All these improvements expand upon the base game, which sees the return of popular co-operative multiplayer functions such as Global Nemesis Battles.
So, BLADE member, get ready to head into 2054 and do your best to save humanity – we’re counting on you!
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is out March 20.
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