Xenoblade Chronicles 3 special edition delay means it misses out on series' most lucrative physical launch Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 special edition delay means it misses out on series' most lucrative physical launch Though boxed sales numbers still beat rest of the series. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Published on 3 Aug 2022 5 comments Nintendo Switch exclusive Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has earned the biggest UK launch yet for the series, in terms of boxed sales figures. But the critically-acclaimed RPG missed out on becoming the franchise's most lucrative launch to date - largely because it launched without its more-expensive Definitive Edition, GamesIndustry.biz reported. As you may recall, the extra contents of Xenoblade Chronicles 3's Definitive Edition are now slated for launch later this year, due to "unforeseen logistical challenges". Watch on YouTube Xenoblade Chronicles 3's launch trailer. Fans looking to get their hands on the Definitive Edition extras, which will now be sold without the game itself, will be able to place a pre-order via the My Nintendo Store in September. This version will include a Steelbook case and artbook. In case you thought Xenoblade was ready to wrap things up, developer Genki Yokota has now promised the franchise will continue, despite previously referring to the game as "the culmination of the series". Eurogamer highly-recommended Xenoblade Chronicles 3, which our editor-in-chief Martin branded as the series' "most adaptable, malleable and high-spirited adventure yet". "Perhaps more than any game in the series before, it gets the balance between systems and story down perfectly - even better, it manages to entwine the two in an adventure that infuses each of your footsteps with a sense of purpose," Martin wrote in Eurogamer's Xenoblade Chronicles 3 review. "It might not quite be the revelation the original was back in 2010, but Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is most definitely another JRPG masterpiece from Monolith Soft." Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store