Ranking the Xenoblade Chronicles games, from best to worst
Posted on 2 hours ago by Ethan Gnau in Features, Switch | 0 comments
We’ve ranked plenty of Nintendo franchises in the past, but today we’re ranking a particularly difficult one: Xenoblade Chronicles. Just about all of its games are of top-notch quality, and even the lowest-ranking titles in the franchise are still well worth your time. So today, we’re taking on the difficult challenge of ranking every single game in the Xenoblade Chronicles series from “least best” to best.
If you’ve got your own personal rankings of each game, we’d also encourage you to share that with us in the comments down below. We’ll be mentioning some light spoilers here and there, so keep that in mind in case you’re trying to avoid spoilers for any of the Xenoblade games. We’re also only going to rank the definitive version of each game, which means Xenoblade Chronicles 3D and the original Xenoblade Chronicles X won’t be on the list.
Why all four Xenoblade Chronicles games need Nintendo Switch 2 Editions
Posted on 2 months ago by Ethan Gnau in Features, Switch 2 | 0 comments
If you’re at all familiar with JRPGs, then you’ve definitely at least heard of the Xenoblade Chronicles series. And if you’ve only heard of them and haven’t played them, you should definitely change that as soon as possible – or, potentially, wait just a little longer. Recently, Monolith Soft shared a recruitment video on Twitter, and fans noticed that the included footage of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 looked a little bit different than they were used to. Some pointed out different lighting and different textures, though in our opinion this isn’t doesn’t necessarily confirm a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of the game – even if the textures and frame rate really are improved, it could just be a development build. Regardless, this got us thinking about simple changes that Switch 2 versions of all four Xenoblade Chronicles games could use.
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition backwards compatibility now fixed on Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Good news for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition players on Nintendo Switch 2: the game has been fixed for complete backwards compatibility on the system.
For the most part, the RPG did work as intended on the new system. However, Nintendo previously identified issues with the game when playing on Nintendo Switch 2. That mainly came down to voices going out of sync.
This is how Xenoblade Chronicles X connects to the numbered trilogy
Posted on 4 months ago by Ethan Gnau in Features, Switch | 0 comments
A few months ago (and before the release of the Definitive Edition), we made a few guesses on how Xenoblade Chronicles X could connect to the numbered Xenoblade Chronicles games. Of course, every single one of our theories was dead wrong – the actual answer is far, far more complicated than that.
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is an extremely long game, and it’ll probably take you at least 80 hours to see its new ending. If you don’t have that kind of time to commit but still want to know how Xenoblade X relates to the overall series, we’ve written a plot summary of the major new chapter for the Nintendo Switch version. We feel that now’s a good time for this as we’re a few months removed from launch. It’s full of spoilers, of course, so you might want to bookmark this post and come back later if you’re trying to avoid them for now. We’ll be covering this game as well as the entire numbered trilogy, so keep that in mind before you continue. It’s virtually impossible to sum up the entirety of Xenoblade X’s new chapter in just a few paragraphs, but this is for true fans of the series.
Nintendo identifies Xenoblade Chronicles X issue on Switch 2
Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nintendo provided another status update on Switch 1 backwards compatibility for Switch 2 this week, and has now reported a bug with Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition.
The game itself is largely playable. However, a notice has now been shared that “voices may be out of sync in some areas.” You may seen this in some cutscenes.
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition 1.0.2 update out now, patch notes
Posted on 9 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo and Monolith Soft just released a new version 1.0.2 update for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. This is the first patch since launch.
Much of today’s update involves bug fixes, of which there are a ton. There are a few changes / additions to functions as well.
Nintendo has shared the following:
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition getting Nintendo Switch Online icons
Posted on 9 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
March 19: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is almost here (or is already here depending on your region), and to tie in with the launch, new icons are going up on Nintendo Switch Online. The first set should be made available later today in North America (or early tomorrow in Europe).
The game will be featured on the service over the next few weeks. Fans can obtain characters, backgrounds, and frames based on the game. Characters cost 10 Platinum Points each on My Nintendo. Everything else goes for 5 Platinum Points each.
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition tech analysis, including frame rate and resolution
Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Digital Foundry went live with a new technical analysis going over Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, which covers things like frame rate and resolution. We also get to hear more about the changes and technical improvements Monolith Soft made to the game compared to the Wii U original.
Here’s the roundup of tidbits:
How to get pets in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition
Posted on 10 months ago by Ethan Gnau in Guides, Switch | 0 comments
Many of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition’s Heart-to-Heart events require a pet dog or cat, and you can’t get any until you take on and complete the Nine Lives Affinity Mission that you can find in New Los Angeles. Once you do that, though, you’ll be able to access many more Heart-to-Heart events. Here’s everything you need to know on how to get pets in Xenoblade Chronicles X.
Xenoblade Chronicles X The Repair Job Affinity quest guide
Posted on 10 months ago by Ethan Gnau in Guides, Switch | 0 comments
A few days back, we reported on The Repair Job, one of Xenoblade Chronicles X’s most egregious affinity quests. It’s particularly troublesome if you accept it as soon as it becomes available – at that point, you likely won’t have many probes placed around Mira. The first half of this quest is straightforward: talk to an NPC and then head to Starfall Basin to search the White Whale debris for specific parts. Once you return to the West Gate, you’ll be given the option to agree with Lin (the mechanical error should be fixed) or Tatsu (you want to stop working and get something to eat). The scene frames Lin as the one in the right, so we’d imagine many players chose to sympathize with her. And if you do, the quest becomes a bit more complicated.
