Summary
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Editionhas reignited the censorship controversy from nearly a decade ago, since the Nintendo Switch version is based on the Western Wii U version. Some fans are upset that the Japanese version ofXenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Editionis also based on the Western version, meaning that some features might not be present in the new release.
In recent years, rumors suggested that Monolith Soft was working on a Switch version ofXenoblade Chronicles X, but some fans believed the remaster would not happen until after the Switch console’s successor was revealed. On October 29, Nintendo shockedXenobladeand RPG fans withthe announcement ofXenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Editionfor Switch, an enhanced remaster of 2015’s cult classic Wii U RPG.Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Editionis slated for a March 20 release next year with new story content and graphical improvements, and the community’s excitement led the announcement trailer to be one of the most watched in the franchise’s history. However, some fans are concerned about the remaster, as it reminds them of the controversy regarding censorship and removed features.
As reported byNintendoLife, Twitter user Deathtanz browsed the Japanese Nintendo eShop listing ofXenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Editionand discovered that the remaster is based on the game’s western version, which had alterations made for its localization. As a result, the user is unhappy about the potential implications of censorship and other changes toXenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. For example, the character creator’s breast size slider was removed in the western release ofXenoblade Chronicles Xfor Wii U, and certain costumes for Lin were changed. Some fans on Twitter are concerned and frustrated about the Switch version, and a few are worried that Elma’s costumes and other features may be censored or omitted, despite the lack of new information at the moment.
Fans are Concerned About Censorship Changes for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition
Fortunately, it appears that textures for Elma’s signature armor have been improved forXenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Editionwithout major changes to its design. It’s also worth noting that theXenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Editionannouncement trailerdid not show any of Elma’s other costumes, so conclusions about cut costumes or other content can’t be made just yet. Nintendo and Monolith Soft are likely preparing to share more information regarding in-game content at a later date.
The Japanese Nintendo eShop listing confirms thatXenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Editionwill have all previously released DLC. Some of this DLC was not released outside of Japan on Wii U, so it’s possible that it will be made available to all players with the release of the remaster.
Despite some of the concerns,Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Editionappears to be a very promising release for newcomers and returningXenobladefans. Moreover,Monolith Soft has a bright future aheadas the studio improves its in-house engine over time, andXenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Editionmight tease the franchise’s future, similarly to what was shown in the ending ofXenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed.
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition
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