Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition

Uncover the secrets of the Monado and save the world

Join the fight between man and machine in the definitive edition of this critically-acclaimed RPG

Discover the origins of Shulk as he and his companions clash against a seemingly-unstoppable mechanical menace. Wield a future-seeing blade, chain together attacks, and carefully position your party members in strategic, real-time combat as you journey across a massive world, only on the Nintendo Switch™ system.

Wield the mighty Monado

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During an attack from the mechanical invaders known as the Mechon, Shulk discovers that he can tap into the full power of a mysterious blade known as the Monado. With the mighty Monado in hand, Shulk sets out to defeat the Mechon once and for all.

Engage in real-time, strategic RPG battles by carefully positioning characters, selecting combat arts, and executing Chain Attacks.
Traverse sprawling environments as you explore the Bionis and Mechonis, two titans frozen in battle.

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Characters

Shulk

The hero of the story, Shulk wields the Monado in battle, which gives him the unique ability to see visions of the future. He now seeks to destroy the dreaded Mechon who wiped out his home.

Fiora

Shulk's childhood friend and the younger sister of Dunban, Fiora, is a cheerful, energetic, and caring young girl. She gets along quite well with Shulk, and often cooks for him!

Sharla

Sharla is a combat medic with a strong, courageous heart, who cares for her brother, Juju. She joins Shulk to find the fiancé she once fought alongside. She uses her long-range ether rifle to both heal and attack.

Dunban

Fiora's older brother, Dunban, is known as a hero who saved Bionis with the Monado. He's no longer able to use his right arm due to the excessive power of the Monado, but wields a katana in combat with just his left arm.

Reyn

A tough, hot-headed fighter, Reyn is a childhood friend of Shulk and Fiora and is now a member of the Colony 9 Defence Force.

Riki

Riki is a small forest creature called a Nopon, His playful personality makes him seem very young, but he's actually a father with eleven children. Known as the chosen Heropon, Riki joins Shulk’s quest to destroy the Mechon.

Melia

Melia is a High Entia girl who lives in the Imperial Capital of Alcamoth on the head of Bionis. She acts with a refined and serious demeanor, and becomes a trusted ally to Shulk. Her attacks with the Ether Arts are extremely powerful.

Alvis

Another stranger who helps Shulk, Alvis can also control the Monado blade.

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New and improved features bring Xenoblade Chronicles to life on the Nintendo Switch system

Get immersed in the emotional story with updated graphics, listen to over 90 remixed or remastered music tracks, and track quests more easily with the additions and improvements in this definitive edition.

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Continue the story of Shulk and Melia in a new epilogue

Play the new epilogue, Xenoblade Chronicles: Future Connected, which takes place one year after the main story and delves deeper into the relationship between Shulk and Melia in the face of a mysterious new threat.

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Join Shulk and his allies in this sprawling RPG classic. In the aftermath of a devastating invasion, embark on a journey that will take you beyond the horizon. Can you change the future, or is your race doomed to extinction?

Game specifications

Console

Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch 2 Compatible

Supported

Game file size

Nintendo Switch

13.7GB

Nintendo Switch 2

13.7GB

No. of players

Local

Supported play modes

TV Mode

Supported

Tabletop Mode

Supported

Handheld Mode

Supported

Software compatibility and play experience may differ on Nintendo Switch Lite. Additional accessories may be required (sold separately). See support for details.

Save Data Cloud

Supported

Supported languages

Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional)

Publisher

Nintendo

Genre

Role-Playing Game

Release date

29/5/2020

Age Rating

Fantasy themes and violence

This game supports the following features:

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Notices

A paid membership to Nintendo Switch Online is required to use the Save Data Cloud. Find out more about the paid membership subscription.

The Collection Mode and amiibo functionality present in Xenoblade Chronicles 3D for New Nintendo 3DS are not included.

Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition

Join the fight between man and machine in the definitive edition of this critically-acclaimed RPG

Wield the mighty Monado

Characters

Shulk

Fiora

Sharla

Dunban

Reyn

Riki

Melia

Alvis

New and improved features bring Xenoblade Chronicles to life on the Nintendo Switch system

Continue the story of Shulk and Melia in a new epilogue

Retailers

Australia

New Zealand

Individual DLC

Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack

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Game specifications

This game supports the following features:

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Community

Join the fight between man and machine in the definitive edition of this critically-acclaimed RPG

Wield the mighty Monado

Characters

Shulk

Fiora

Sharla

Dunban

Reyn

Riki

Melia

Alvis

New and improved features bring Xenoblade Chronicles to life on the Nintendo Switch system

Continue the story of Shulk and Melia in a new epilogue

About Nintendo

Support

Parents

Community