During the Nintendo Direct on June 9, Nintendo unveiled 'Xenoblade Genesis,' the latest entry in the 'Xenoblade' series. The game is set to launch exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027 and will support Korean. Nintendo also announced Switch 2 editions for the original three titles, ensuring that the entire main series will be available on the next-generation console with Korean language support within the year.

During the Nintendo Direct held on the 9th, Nintendo revealed Xenoblade Genesis, a new title in the Xenoblade series developed by Monolith Soft. With its release scheduled for 2027, it marks the first new entry in the series in about five years since Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

Nintendo introduced the new title as a 'new beginning for the series.' The core of the world-building is 'Anima,' the source of all things that make up the world. Everything that constitutes the world, including water, fire, and wind, is a different form of the Anima flowing through the land, and the battles are decided by knights who can freely manipulate this power.

The protagonist attends the Lycos Knight Academy, where they learn to understand and harness their power while carrying a mysterious stone known as the Anima Crystal. The revealed plot details indicate that humanity eventually discovers that the grudge of a defeated god has yet to be resolved.

Notably, this entry shifts away from the series' sci-fi elements, placing a fantasy-themed academy setting at the forefront. It is also the first title in the series to omit numbering in its title.

Separately from the new title, Switch 2 editions of the three existing main games were also announced. All three titles will support Korean and run at 4K/60 FPS in TV mode and FHD/60 FPS in handheld mode. Cutscenes will also be rendered in high resolution.

The digital version and upgrade pass for Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition went on sale immediately following the Nintendo Direct, while the second and third titles are scheduled for release on July 30 and December 3, respectively. Each title will also feature new elements exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2 editions.

With this announcement, the entire Xenoblade series is now set to be supported on the Nintendo Switch 2.