Among all current console ecosystems, Nintendo remains the most resistant to releasing its flagship games on PC. Unlike Sony, which now treats PC as a key platform, Nintendo has continued to stand firm in its console-first approach. However, a glimmer of hope that the legendary Japanese company might finally soften its stance has unexpectedly emerged, with Xenoblade Chronicles X being the key.
Why would that be the case? Because the game, originally released for the Wii U, has suddenly appeared on a list of games that will support Microsoft Edge Game Assist, a tool designed to help PC gamers easily access guides and walkthroughs while playing.
This support feature from Microsoft, which aims to integrate helpful gaming content directly within the Edge browser, has recently published a list of supported titles, and lo and behold, Xenoblade Chronicles X is unexpectedly among them. This revelation came as a complete surprise and has sparked not only speculation but also renewed hope among fans who have long wished to see the massive open-world action RPG make its way to PC.
However, scepticism is the name of the game here. There’s a fair chance this could simply be a mistake or oversight on Microsoft’s part. Some have theorised that the inclusion of Xenoblade Chronicles X might be the result of an automated list, possibly generated by AI, with no actual connection to future PC releases. The unusual nature of the listing has even led some to suspect that it may have been selected arbitrarily, possibly due to its title starting with the letter X.
In any case, Nintendo has remained silent. The company has neither commented on the situation nor offered any indication that it plans to bring any of its first-party titles to PC. It’s also worth noting that Xenoblade Chronicles X was developed by Monolith Soft, a studio now fully owned by Nintendo.
Until an official statement is made, the game’s mysterious appearance on Microsoft’s list will remain just that: a mystery. But for fans, it’s enough to reignite the dream of finally exploring the vast world of Xenoblade Chronicles X on PC, as unlikely as it is.
