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Switch 2 / Switch - 3/20/2025

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition

The year is 2054. Earth has been destroyed by an intergalactic war between two alien races, and humanity is on the brink of annihilation. A small number of survivors, aboard the USS White Whale, crash land on the vast and untamed planet Mira—and now it falls to you, as a member of BLADE, to help bring humanity back from the edge of extinction…with the aid of powerful giant robots called Skells! The visually enhanced edition of this open-world RPG contains newly added story elements and more. Take on tough foes in a robust combat system, and pilot powerful giant robots called Skells Choose from a huge variety of special attacks, skills, and classes in a combat system that’s as deep as you want it to be. Once you’ve proven yourself to BLADE, you’ll earn the right to pilot and personalize your very own Skell—a powerful machine that can fly, transform into a vehicle for fast overland travel, and wield immense strength in combat with customizable weapons and armor. Gather resources and take on missions to build the community of New Los Angeles As you go about the reconstruction effort, getting to know the people of New Los Angeles (NLA), you’ll build affinity with your party members and unlock quests for gear and other rewards. Join your choice of military organization within BLADE to take on even more missions—or even team up with up to 32 players from near and far online* in Squad Tasks, Online Missions, and extra-challenging Global Nemesis Battles!

Role-playing (RPG)
Developer
Monolith Soft
Publisher
Nintendo

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Critic average

85

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Critic avg

85

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Total coverage

19

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Score range

70–100

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Mixed response

Score range is 21–30 points

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The critic average is 85 across 19 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.

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19 included scored reviews

90–1009 reviews · 47%
80–896 reviews · 32%
70–794 reviews · 21%
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PJ O'Reilly

Nintendo Life

Review: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (Switch) - An Underrated Gem Transforms Into The Series' Best

Published 3/18/2025

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100

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Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Review | RPG Site

Published 3/18/2025

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90

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TJ Denzer

Shacknews

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition review: The marvelous return of Mira

Published 3/18/2025

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90

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Dominic Leighton

TheSixthAxis

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Review | TheSixthAxis

Published 3/18/2025

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90

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Nathan Birch

Wccftech

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Review – An Ex-skell-ent Enhancement

Published 3/18/2025

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90

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James Paley

COGconnected

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Review – Best Of The Bunch

Published 3/18/2025

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85

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Steven Mills

Destructoid

Review: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition

Published 3/18/2025

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100

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Willa Rowe

Digital Trends

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Review: this Wii U classic is a survivor

Published 3/18/2025

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80

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Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition review

Published 3/18/2025

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