This Week’s eShop Highlight: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Debuts

What’s buzzing on the Nintendo Switch eShop this week? Oh, just a little something called Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition.

For those die-hard Xenoblade Chronicles enthusiasts who somehow missed the original X installment, now is the golden opportunity to venture back into this enthralling universe. The Definitive Edition is now part of the Switch family, aligning itself with the other stellar titles from the series on Nintendo’s versatile console. This isn’t just a simple port; it’s a spruced-up version of the Wii U classic, boasting enhanced visuals alongside fresh content, including new characters and storylines. Whether you’re a veteran player or a newcomer, this enriched version promises a captivating journey.

Can you feel our excitement? We’re itching to chat about Xenoblade Chronicles X on our upcoming episode of the Pure Nintendo Podcast, so make sure to tune in!

But that’s just the start. There’s a treasure trove of new content available this week. Browse the list below to discover the latest offerings. Which games are making it onto your playlist this week?

Nintendo Switch

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition – This colossal sci-fi epic is back to captivate a new audience! Set in 2054, with Earth laid to waste by an alien war, a handful of survivors find themselves crash-landed on the uncharted planet Mira. It’s up to you to lead humanity back from the brink of oblivion. Gather your crew, kit them out with tailor-made gear and weaponry, commandeer formidable Skells, and unravel a vast world teeming with secrets. Explore fresh adventures exclusive to the Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, featuring a new area, unique characters, and intriguing story arcs. Get ready to rally your team!

Digital Spotlight:

Bring On the Flowers – Spring is here, and what better way to embrace it than by savoring a bouquet of delightful games on the Nintendo Switch? Nurture your green thumb and beautify your own island paradise in Animal Crossing: New Horizons with a lush garden display. Prefer the little things? Gather some Pikmin and guide these charming, plant-like creatures through their engaging journey on a mysterious planet in Pikmin 4! You can also experience the rhythm of the seasons with endless festivities in Hello Kitty Island Adventure, as you embark on a cozy quest to rejuvenate an abandoned island. Feel the warmth of spring unfold with these adventures and more on the Nintendo Switch!

Nintendo Music

About the Score like Dr. Mario – Here’s a delightful mix for you: the soundtracks for Dr. Mario (NES), Tetris® (NES), and Tetris® (Game Boy) are now available on Nintendo Music, the smart-device app dedicated to Nintendo’s soundscapes! Knock out that puzzle-solving itch anytime, anywhere with these timeless tracks. Available exclusively to Nintendo Switch Online members. For more information, visit the app store!

Activities

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Nintendo eShop sales

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Also new this week:

• 6 in 1 Racing Games Collection
• Aero Cosmos
• Arcade Archives Juno FIRST
• Assault Suit Leynos 2 Saturn Tribute – Releasing March 21
• Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land – Releasing March 21
• Beyond Hanwell: Nintendo Switch Edition
• Birdie Up
• Boomerang of Destruction
• Breakout Beyond – Releasing March 25
• Chess Grandmaster: Ancient Egypt Battle
• Cozy Meadow – Releasing March 22
• Croaktopia – Releasing March 21
• Desktop GOLF – Releasing March 21
• Dog Spotting Challenge!
• Dye The Bunny
• EGGCONSOLE GULKAVE MSX
• Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark – Releasing March 26
• Jumble Quest
• Lost & Found Spot It Fast!
• Ludo Party
• Masters Tennis – Releasing March 21
• Meow Delivery: Fish Frenzy – Releasing March 22
• Odd Shape Out!
• PICROSS S Doraemon & F Characters edition – Releasing March 26
• Picture the Difference!
• Sand Legends – Releasing March 22
• Station platform 42
• Swarm Madness
• Tales of Autumn
• The Exorcist: Gravebound Horror
• The Last Hero: Journey to the Unknown – Releasing March 21
• United Assault – Final Stand
• World Flag Master

This week’s Nintendo eShop lineup is bursting with excitement! Which game will you dive into first?