don't think we will see it mentioned again until E3. Looks like a Q4 2020 release to me
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Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition announced for Nintendo Switch (2020, HD remaster, includes cut content from original)
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I have no idea how much Jenna costs nowadays but after all the awards I imagine it would take a herculean effort on Nintendo's part to get her back.
Melia would be the most difficult to get back but Sharla's actress is also a regular on Eastenders now so she might not come back either... :(
That's what I'm thinking. It looks like Tanaka revised his designs with the XBC2 version as the base.
Seems like the Xenoblade 2 engine to me, complete with the Torna upgrades.
I'll guess I'll buy it again and see if I finish it this time. Haven't gotten far in the Wii U VC version.
I'll guess I'll buy it again and see if I finish it this time. Haven't gotten far in the Wii U VC version.
I actually imported the PAL version at release as well.
Then bought two NA copies directly from Nintendo when it came out here, one to play and one to keep sealed. (One of the only games for which I ever did that.)
Then bought the 3DS version.
This remake is the stuff of dreams for me. Xenoblade reignited my flame for modern JRPGs at the moment it was burning the lowest back then. It's one of the best game of all time to me and it having a remake is....is.
It's fucking great. ;_;
The original game is kind of hard to track down these days, so it's good that they decided to remake it. Hopefully they tweak a few things to make it easier to handle all the sidequests. It's kind of a pain to do so in the original version because the quest givers aren't marked on the map unless you're ludicrously close to them, they're only available at pretty specific times of the day, and towns are massive.
I'm also really relieved that they're using the XB2 artstyle for characters moving forward. It just looks miles better than what they were doing before.
I'm also really relieved that they're using the XB2 artstyle for characters moving forward. It just looks miles better than what they were doing before.
It's somewhat similar, but definitely more simplistic. You scroll through arts instead of them being mapped to a face button, you can attack while moving (so you end up thinking about positioning less), and there's nothing you're really planning super in advance for like Blade combos in XB2. The most notable thing is when you see the future and have to stop enemies from launching massive attacks that might wipe out your party.
I will happily pay even more once the Collector's Edition drops.
Happily.
Well, we are still missing Wind Waker, Twilight Princess, and Ocarina of Time/Majoras Mask. and Mario Sunshine. But yes. This direct was awesome!
It looks like the models are new and not reused from XC2 DLC. For comparriosn:
XC2
XC1DE
Larger eyes, more detailed hair.
Definitely not Tanaka. Is it Saito? He did tweet the direct.
Yeah, they're going to need to do a lot of QOL work to update the game to a modern standard. World loot, combat flow, etc.
The good news is that if they're putting this much work into the visuals they're probably also gonna update the gameplay too.
They are doing them in order, I believe. Xenoblade X require more work to remaster since it was heavily dependent on the GamePad.
Even just that area would be an amazing addition, but if they add anything more...
I wonder if the combat will get any touch-ups.
Nope. There's loot that drops from monsters and bosses (via graded treasure chests) but no gatcha.
Still doesn't seem to running at native 1080p but I'm glad it's coming.
Now I'm hoping that X gets the same treatment. That game's verticality elevates traversal and exploring to another level.
Now I'm hoping that X gets the same treatment. That game's verticality elevates traversal and exploring to another level.
Anyone else think they'd prefer just a remaster? Seems pretty low rez like XB2 was whereas a remaster would be a nice crisp 1080p on switch.
I look forward to replaying this. Awesome game.
You can still do that through Dolphin if you want.
You can still do that through Dolphin if you want.
Well, let's hold off on calling it a remake until we see how much has actually changed.
The Switch still has multiple years left, and they'll definitely use at least some of those as placeholders inbetween the heavy-hitters. Whether as quick ports or actual remakes, that's to be seen, but even their relatively low effort full price ports of Wii U games are selling well, so no reason for them to leave those other titles in the dust. And if they decide to design this console with long-term compatibility in mind (the Switch successor having immediate backwards compatibility to all Switch games), then they really have the time to finetune their legacy.
At least this time my save data won't get corrupted right after Galahad Fortress, losing all of my progress.
thanks, wii u. you're a real pal.
Yeah, I got the Japanese release because I didn't thought Nintendo would release it here in Europe... I got the PAL edition, the New 3DS port (I don't even have a new 3DS but...), and then the Wii U digital release (Luckily the Wii save file was compatible).
Now, I need this remake. I'm sure they'll change/add a lot in the story and lore seeing they're including Bionis Shoulder and I'm sure XC2 story will impact this remake somehow.
I still want XCX, but it seems I'll need to wait. I wanna know what team is developing this, how many resources they need and how it's affecting other projects.
I hope Takahashi gives an interview soon to explain everything.
I'm sure it was easy enough to find a character designer for this (with regards to not a lot of time needed for investment). All the characters are already imagined after all and they just need someone to "re-imagine" them with a bit of update.
Or, for all we know Monolith just asked their modelers to go off what old artwork they had from the original and just said "model that in HD"
Or, for all we know Monolith just asked their modelers to go off what old artwork they had from the original and just said "model that in HD"
Perfect - thanks a lot to you both, appreciate it!