At 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 Xenoblade Chronicles 1, 2, and 3, ensuring that the entire main series will be available on the next-generation console with Korean language support by the end of the year.

During the June 9 Nintendo Direct, Nintendo revealed Xenoblade Genesis, a new title in the Xenoblade series developed by Monolith Soft. With its 2027 release window, 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 its world-building is 'Anima,' the source of all things. Everything that makes up the world—including water, fire, and wind—is a different manifestation of the Anima flowing through the land, and 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 called the Anima Crystal. The reveal also hinted that humanity will eventually discover that the grudge of a defeated god has yet to be quelled.

Notably, this entry shifts away from the series' sci-fi aesthetic, focusing instead on a fantasy-themed academy setting. It is also the first in the series to omit numbering from its title.

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

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

With this announcement, the entire Xenoblade series is now slated for support on the Nintendo Switch 2.