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 X is primed to probably have the most players it's ever seen in the past decade.

Not only that, but some major 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 exactly when Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition launches on the Switch eShop, we have the answer for you here.

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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 Edition is expected to digitally launch on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 9 PM PT. This means that if you're on the East Coast of the States, the game should unlock around midnight (ET) on March 20.

This information comes directly from the Nintendo support page for 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.

  • March 19 at 10 PM MT (Denver)
  • March 19 at 11 PM CT (Chicago)
  • March 20 at 12 AM ET (New York)
  • March 20 at 5 AM GMT (London)
  • March 20 at 6 AM CET (Berlin)
  • March 20 at 1 PM CST (Beijing)
  • March 20 at 2 PM JST (Tokyo)
  • March 20 at 4 PM AEDT (Melbourne)

Do I Need to Play Other Xenoblade Games Before Playing Xenoblade Chronicles X?

Fortunately, Xenoblade Chronicles X is a standalone story that is very loosely related to the Xeno series. 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 Edition will take up about 13.5 gigabytes of storage. Interestingly enough , Xenoblade Chronicles 3 takes up 14.4 gigs; the second takes up 13.2, and the first Xenoblade Chronicles takes up about 13.7 gigs.

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Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition
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March 20, 2025
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Teen // Animated Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence
Developer(s)
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FAQ

Q: What's the release time for Xenoblade Chronicles X?

Xenoblade Chronicles X on Switch will be released digitally at 9 PM Pacific time on March 19, 2025.