Xenoblade Genesis announced at Nintendo Direct

The next entry in the Xenoblade series was unveiled and received a release year.

Xenoblade fans rejoice: a new Xenoblade has been announced. Nintendo surprised the gaming world with the reveal that Xenoblade Genesis is the next entry in the long-running series.

June 9, 2026 was full of surprises thanks to the Nintendo Direct showcase. In this presentation, Nintendo unveiled Xenoblade Genesis, which is expected to release in 2027. Viewers got a look at numerous characters, grand locations, combat, traversal, and much more.

See what else was announced on our Nintendo Direct page.

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