The excitement surrounding Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition has quickly turned into frustration as fans accuse The Game Awards and its host, Geoff Keighley, of ignoring the highly anticipated title.
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Fans Call Out The Game Awards Snub
After months of speculation and hope for recognition, Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition was noticeably absent from any major categories at The Game Awards 2024. Fans of the Monolith Soft RPG were quick to voice their disappointment, calling the lack of acknowledgment a “disrespectful oversight.”
The only March game release that matters:
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition – March 20
Make sure to buy it and enjoy it to it’s fullest! It’s a great video game and deserves a lot of attention! The game shares composer with AoT!
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— Girl Who Is Obsessed With Xenoblade (GO PLAY IT) (@GimbyXC) March 2, 2025
Many took to social media, pointing out that the original Xenoblade Chronicles X on the Wii U was a cult classic, and the definitive edition could finally give it the recognition it deserves. With stunning visuals, enhanced gameplay, and the potential for new content, supporters believe the game deserved at least a mention.
Geoff Keighley Faces Backlash
Geoff Keighley, the face of The Game Awards, has often been criticized for favoring certain franchises while overlooking others. Fans argue that Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition joins a growing list of Nintendo titles that have been overlooked by the event.
Some fans went as far as to claim that the JRPG genre as a whole often gets sidelined in mainstream gaming award shows, despite its dedicated fanbase and strong sales figures.
Will Nintendo Respond?
While Nintendo has not officially commented on the controversy, fans are hopeful that the publisher will highlight Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition in upcoming Direct presentations.
With the game set to launch soon, many believe that word-of-mouth and community hype will be the driving forces behind its success—whether or not The Game Awards acknowledges it.
Final Thoughts
The Xenoblade Chronicles X community remains passionate, and this recent controversy only adds fuel to the fire. Whether or not the game gets the recognition fans believe it deserves, one thing is clear: Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition is on its way, and the hype isn’t going anywhere.
What do you think? Should The Game Awards have given the game more attention? Let us know in the comments!