Strange Content Warning on Xenoblade Chronicles X for Switch Raises Eyebrows
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Strange Content Warning on Xenoblade Chronicles X for Switch Raises Eyebrows

The arrival of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition on the Nintendo Switch is accompanied by a baffling content warning that has left fans questioning its implications.

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition for Switch comes with an unusual “sex” content warning that has drawn significant attention. This warning marks a departure from the original Wii U version, raising questions among players about potential changes or additions to the game content.

  1. The new warning has sparked confusion regarding any possible uncensored material being included.
  2. Fans are particularly curious due to disparities in content ratings between regions.

Previously, the controversy surrounding Xenoblade Chronicles X focused on issues of censorship in Western releases. The game was known to alter certain outfits and exclude body customization options in the original version. Given the history, the abrupt introduction of this content warning has led many to speculate whether previous censorship measures were reversed in the Definitive Edition.

The PEGI rating attributes the warning to suggestive themes, specifically referencing phrases like “I’m going in for a quickie.” This could either be a result of expanded content or simply a reflection of dialogues that previously went unnoticed in the original rating, which did not include a similar warning.

Interestingly, the ESRB rating for the US version has also been trimmed down from its original assessment, omitting references to sexual dialogue, which were found in the first release. This has left fans pondering if a more censored version is now the standard approach for the series, with developers sticking to the modified content from the Western side.

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