In the Xenoblade Chronicles™ X: Definitive Edition game, Skells are advanced armored vehicles that you’ll get to pilot after obtaining a Skell License. Skells come in three flavors—Light, Medium, and Heavy—and can shift between humanoid combat mode to take on tough fights, and vehicular cruise mode to help with traversal. You can even outfit them with different equipment, customize their color scheme, and rename them—go ahead and make them your own!
The image above shows a couple pilotable Skells, but there are more to discover when the game comes out March 20.
Pre-order/early purchase bonus
If you pre-order the game or purchase it by April 6 at 11:59 p.m. PT*, you’ll receive an Exploration Support Package containing the following in-game items via automatic download when the game releases:
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Melee weapon: Advanced Iron Knife
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Ranged weapon: Advanced Storm Assault Rifle
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Survival armor: Goggles, Bodywear, Gloves, and Footwear
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Weapon augments: Melee Accuracy Up I, Ranged Accuracy Up I, Melee Attack Up I, Ranged Attack Up I, Theroid Slayer I, Secondary CD Reducer I
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Armor augments: Max HP Up I, Max TP Up I, Evasion Up I, Potential Up I, Physical Resistance Up I
You can get your items by visiting the Customization Center in the BLADE Barracks after Chapter 3.
Nintendo Switch Online 14-Day Free Trial
Digital purchases of the game also come with a 14-Day Free Trial** code for Nintendo Switch Online—Nintendo Switch Online members will be able to team up with other players online to take on Squad Tasks, Online Missions, and extra-challenging Global Nemesis Battles!
For more info on the game, please visit the link below.
*Pre-order or purchase the digital version of the game on Nintendo eShop or My Nintendo Store by 11:59pm PT on April 6, 2025 to receive in-game bonus items via automatic download. Internet required. Items can also be obtained through normal gameplay.
**Purchase digital version of the game or redeem code for digital version of the game by 11:59 p.m. PT on December 31, 2025 to receive Nintendo Switch Online free trial code. Free trial can be redeemed starting March 13, 2025. Free trial code expires on March 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Except for Quebec, free trial automatically converts to 1-month auto-renewing membership at the then-current price unless automatic renewal is turned off by the end of the free trial. Credit card/PayPal account required for 18+. Free trial cannot be redeemed for a Nintendo Switch Online – Expansion Pack membership nor by a Nintendo Account with an active Individual Membership or Family Membership. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online