Nintendo has revealed that the next Xenoblade game is called Xenoblade Genesis, and it’s coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027.
The latest chapter in its beloved RPG series revealed new characters and locations in a rather lengthy trailer that seemed to show a mix of cinematics and gameplay. It both looks very Xenoblade and very new, showing some areas that look more like the kind of thing you’d see in a Fire Emblem game.
Xenoblade Genesis launches for Nintendo Switch 2 at an unspecified point in 2027. Until then, you can see everything announced at the June 2026 Nintendo Direct here.
This was a nice, long look at a new corner of the Xenoblade universe that revealed a somewhat more whimsical fantasy setting than the series has seen so far. Despite having so much to show off, Nintendo’s official description for Xenoblade Genesis was quite brief.
“A new beginning for the Xenoblade series is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027,” the company said. “More details will be shared in the future.”
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