Xenoblade Chronicles X: Limited Edition

About

Xenoblade Chronicles X is a large sci-fi RPG where you navigate a fractured alien world while rebuilding humanity. Set on the planet Mira after Earth’s destruction, you play as an amnesiac protagonist joining a resistance group to recover scattered survivors and battle hostile alien factions. Combat blends third-person action with tactical elements, letting you wield weapons, pilot mechs, and ride vehicles to tackle open-world environments. Exploration rewards you with resources to upgrade gear and customize abilities, balancing fast-paced battles with deeper story-driven missions. The Limited Edition bundles the game with collectible extras like a steelbook case, artbook, map, and poster, exclusive to Europe at launch. Known for its vast, reactive world and fusion of action-RPG systems, the game stands out for its ambitious scale and character-driven narrative. While its Wii U port limited broader reach, fans praise its depth and ambition, though newcomers might find its complex systems daunting. A niche pick for those seeking a dense, story-rich adventure.

Storyline

Xenoblade Chronicles X opens as humanity, warned of its impending destruction in the crossfire between two warring alien races, constructs interstellar arks to escape Earth. However, only a few arks escape the destruction, including the White Whale ark. Two years after launching, the White Whale is attacked and transported to Mira. During the crash-landing, the Lifehold—a device containing the majority of the human colonists—is separated from the White Whale, with lifepods containing colonists being scattered across Mira. The avatar is awoken from a lifepod by Elma and brought back to New Los Angeles. While suffering from amnesia, the avatar joins BLADE, working with Elma and Lin to recover more lifepods and search for the Lifehold. During their missions across Mira, BLADE encounters multiple alien races, learning that those attacking them are part of the Ganglion coalition, an alliance of races led by the Ganglion race, who are intent on destroying humanity.