Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition

About Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition

Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition is a 2020 real time strategy game developed by Monolith Soft and published by Nintendo, part of the Xeno series. It released on Nintendo Switch, holding a 8.6 / 10 aggregate score.

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.

JRPG details

Developer	Monolith Soft
Publisher	Nintendo
Platforms	Nintendo Switch
Genres	Real Time Strategy (RTS)Role-playing (RPG)
Themes	Fantasy Science fiction Open world Warfare
Modes	Single player
Perspective	Third person
Franchise	Xeno
Series	Xenoblade Chronicles
Languages	English French German Italian Spanish (Spain)
Tags	jrpg definitive edition philosophical party-based rpg

Story

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.

In addition to the Mechon, you’ll run into wildlife that ranges from docile to deadly. Keep an eye on what attracts monsters’ attention to avoid unwanted conflict…or try your hand at bringing down an ultra-powerful Unique Monster.

Upgrade your party as you progress through the adventure by selecting equipment, enhancing weapon skills, and using benefit-granting gems. Put your dependable companions to work by filling the party gauge to trigger a Chain Attack and attack enemies in quick succession!