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The Definitive Edition of 2015’s underrated Wii U gem,Xenoblade Chronicles X, is merely days away from launching on the Nintendo Switch, giving it a chance to finally have its moment in the sun. With an immensely bigger audience this time around,Xenoblade Chronicles Xis primed to probably have the most players it’s ever seen in the past decade.
Not only that, but somemajor changes are being made to the game, like several quality-of-life improvements, a cleaned-up UI, new characters, and even new post-game content. If you’re wondering exactlywhenXenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Editionlaunches on the Switch eShop, we have the answer for you here.
Xenoblade Chronicles X Release Time on Nintendo Switch
When Can You Play It?
Unlike other big video game companies, Nintendo refuses to share information on its social media accounts regarding the official launch times of its published titles. However, that doesn’t mean that the info isn’t out there.
Like other first-party Nintendo Switch games,Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Editionis expected to digitally launch on Wednesday, June 05, 2025, at 9 PM PT. This means that if you’re on the East Coast of the States, thegame should unlock around midnight (ET) on March 20.
This information comes directly from the Nintendo supportpagefor new eShop titles. Also, these release times are typically spot-on, so there should be no delays.
For other time zones, refer to the chart below.
Do I Need to Play Other Xenoblade Games Before Playing Xenoblade Chronicles X?
Fortunately,Xenoblade Chronicles Xis a standalone storythat is very loosely related to theXenoseries. Players can jump into this title for the first time and won’t completely feel lost about the storyline and lore.
How Big Is the File Size for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition?
According to the eShop,Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Editionwill take up about 13.5 gigabytes of storage.Interestingly enough, Xenoblade Chronicles 3takes up 14.4 gigs; the second takes up 13.2, and the firstXenoblade Chroniclestakes up about 13.7 gigs.
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Q: What’s the release time for Xenoblade Chronicles X?
Xenoblade Chronicles Xon Switch will be released digitally at 9 PM Pacific time on July 21, 2025.
