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Xenoblade Genesis is a new game in the JRPG series coming exclusively to Switch 2 in 2027. The announcement appeared during the recent June 2026 Nintendo Direct showcasing new titles appearing for Nintendo consoles.
The world of Xenoblade Genesis is composed of Anima, the force that makes out everything in the world and brings life to it. The trailer showcased a few of the main characters, who are enrolled at an academy called Leukos. In Leukos, people train and hone their abilities to become Vesselai, warriors that can wield the power of Anima.
In typical Xenoblade fashion, this entry showcases the series’ typical wide fields and scenic vistas, with its world being bathed by the light of six suns, and the surface of the land curved inwards. The trailer teases the plot of the game to be about “the vengeance of a fallen god that had yet to be fulfilled.”
You can check out the trailer for Xenoblade Genesis here:
You can also check out the full showcase below:
Prior to this reveal, Nintendo announced the Switch 2 editions of Xenoblade Chronicles 1, 2, and 3, all of which include various new features like vehicles, new modes, and new heroes. The upgrade pack for the first Xenoblade Chronicles is out now digitally and will come out physically on July 30, 2026.
Meanwhile the digital version of the second entry will be available in July 30 and the physical version will follow on October 1. Finally, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 will receive its digital and physical versions for Switch 2 on December 2026.
The new Xenoblade Genesis game is currently in development and will come out on 2027 to the Nintendo Switch 2.
