Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Announced for Switch

Publisher Nintendo and developer Monolith Software have announced Xenoblade Chronicles remake Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition for Switch. It will launch in 2020.

[TheColbertinator]

Finally it has come to pass.

[EddieNX]

Hold my Monado

[KeenBean345]

I never got this on the wii so I look forward to it, I hope it doesn't have the same combat system from 2 though as I'm not a big fan of it

[esherwood]

Yeah realty. Xb2 story was amazing but the combat system was like a full time job trying to learn. Played 80 hours and still didn’t really know what the hell I was doing

[Neonridr]

learning that game in a nutshell is a full time job. Definitely not the same as a simple turned based RPG like Final Fantasy, lol

[esherwood]

Wish they would simplify it, I bet 90% of the people playing don’t understand it. That was my major gripe. Honestly makes no sense to make it that involved

[Zeldafan64]

I have almost 400 hours in the game and I still don't fully understand the combat system. It's like that with every Xenoblade game.

[Zeldafan64]

You need Corvin. He's possibly the best blade in the game.

[loxim]

For real. I played over 150 grudgingly long hours trying to get through XBC2 hoping it would get better but the combat never did. The story and characters were great but god damn I was either bored out of my mind during combat or hoped it would get better. Towards the end I just pushed through so I could be done. Wasted half the time I played just doing side stuff that didn't even make anything more interesting.

I never played the first XBC so I have no idea if the combat is better or not boring, I'll have to look into it.

[pietro1212]

Neonridr
XBC2 gameplay was convoluted for no reason. I'm glad part 1 is being remade it had the best gameplay.

[Sirk7x]

It's very similar to XC2, but not completely the same. Different mechanics in place. I think the original has a better battle system, and all the characters you can play as all have different styles. You can also spec them differently. For instance, Dunban can be played as either a DPS character or an agility tank due to high evasion and aggro. Very MMO like battle system. Definitely one of the best games I've ever played, beautiful soundtrack, story and art direction.

[DarkZane]

Xenoblade Chronicles X has a lot more MMO aspects though. I want that one remastered too. An extra scenario wouldn't hurt either, the story was clearly not over.

[Zeldafan64]

I think 2s battle system is better

[HeisenbergX]

OMG yessssssss!!

[no_more_heroes]

After learning of this game's greatness from Let's Plays, I was hoping they'd make a Switch port.

My prayers have been answered 🙏

[Sirk7x]

I've probably begged for this a hundred times, comment history will show xD

[Outlawzz]

I knew it would eventually show up but did not expect the improved visuals. Definitely buying this and hopefully finally going to finish it. Bought the Wii and 3ds and was never able to complete. Although on 3ds I almost made it at around 70 hours lol

[MasterCornholio]

Nice

[autobotdan]

Finally

[Sirk7x]

This is the only good thing that's happened to me today. I can't wait.

[Sgt_Slaughter]

This will also include an area that was previous cut from the original.

Awesome news, and this will more than likely drop the price of the Wii version too which is great for people who want to own the original as well.

[Action GO FIGURE]

Wallet: How much?

Me: Yes

[SilverDemon]

Now if only Xenoblade x comes to the switch

[EddieNX]

Such a good game

[jznrpg]

Please

[MasterCornholio]

I'd play that as well.

[jznrpg]

Dope

[xVOLTx]

Ahh.. The game where Gamestop opened up and sold them used for more money

[Sirk7x]

The game where Gamestop was the only place that carried it, period. It's my favorite game, I think I'll actually purchase it this time lol.

[xVOLTx]

Lol

[TGGJustin]

Never got to play this one so very happy to hear this.

[bamillington]

Fantastic game

[Last_Boss]

I'm sorry but this Direct was fucking incredible!!

[Neonridr]

they really hit us with games and the majority of them release before the end of the year.

[Last_Boss]

I'm mad cause I need more money. Lol!!! Honestly this the train that need to go full steam ahead. I agree that Wonderful 101, XCX, Last Story, and Pandora's Tower need Switch releases. The SNES arcade started off pretty good and hopefully stays continuing adding content. I'd definitely but enhanced versions of the Mario & Luigi games on one cartridge. Try and get the rest of the Ace Attorney games to come over. Dragon Quest X needs to cross the pond as well.

[autobotdan]

I play xenoblade chronicles 2 the golden Toma still at work on my lunch hours. I will play this remaster at work on lunch hours as well

[drunkenspy007]

I had my Wii and this game stolen so was never able to finish it. I really liked what I played so looking forward to this.

[Takwin]

I loved the second one and by nearly every accounting, this one was better. I can't wait!

[Knightofelemia]

Can't wait I never grabbed this game and it's too expensive on the Wii now I actually get to try this game out in HD on the Switch can't wait