Preloads are now available when you purchase a digital copy from Nintendo Eshop. So you can download the game before launch and start playing as soon as it becomes available. Like all Nintendo games, You can play immediately on Thursday, March 20th and start in your area. (However, there are minor exceptions to some people living in North America.)
See below when Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition release In some time zones.
What time will Xenoblade release Chronicle X: Definitive Edition?
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Available on Thursday, March 20thswitch from Eshop to the next time:
You can play Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition in Midnight local timeHowever, there are exceptions in North America. There, the game will be live if it hits midnight on the East Coast. Therefore, those living in certain areas of the continent can sneak in an hour or two before midnight.
You can also start playing when the eShop region (such as Japan) is already available and midnight in your timezone. However, you must be willing to log in to that particular regional account every time you play. Otherwise, you can wait until the place you are available.
The above release times apply only to those who purchase games digitally via Nintendo’s eShop. If you are purchasing a physical copy of the game, you will need to wait until you get the actual cartridge.
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Preload Size
According to the official game site, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition You will need it 13.5 GB Nintendo Switch storage space.
Before downloading the game, make sure at least that amount of data is freed into console storage. If you can’t clear enough data, we recommend considering purchasing a microSD to upgrade your console’s storage, as 13.5 GB does not include post-release patches or updates that may appear in the game.
