Tokyo Xanadu eX+ is the subsequent installment of the Xanadu series and a Japanese action role-playing game developed by Nihon Falcom. An original mini soundtrack, a full-color 64-page art book, and an original rubber strap are included in the first print limited edition. An attachable Morimaru as DLC and an “S wear” costume for Sora were included when the install version was pre-ordered. In Japan, it was made available on September 30, 2015.
Tokyo Xanadu eX+, an improved version of the game with more sub-events, new outfits, and an extra story arc, was released on September 8, 2016, for the PlayStation 4 in Japan. Publisher Aksys Games has announced an English version for the PS Vita, PS4, and PC in the West. On June 30, 2017, the Vita version was made available in North America; on December 8, 2017, the PS4 and PC versions were made available. The Vita version and its Vita TV equivalent are also compatible.
About Tokyo Xanadu eX+
Tokyo Xanadu has been updated with all new content for the game and a reworked story localization, along with new gameplay and scenarios not present in the original PlayStation Vita version. The Tokyo Xanadu eX+ soundtrack’s 88 tracks are collected on a four-CD set that can only be purchased through the Aksys Online Store.
A massive earthquake that struck Tokyo ten years ago destroyed the city and its people. Since then, the city has been rebuilt and a semblance of normalcy has gradually returned. Nevertheless, there is another world with a dark secret hidden behind the façade of this recently reconstructed metropolis. The emergence of the deadly and enigmatic Eclipse shadow world was the real cause of the earthquake that initially destroyed Tokyo. It is now necessary to take action to prevent Eclipse’s legions and guarantee the preservation of peace!
Key Features
- New Scenarios: Savor the distinct stories of the wielders that weren’t included in the main narrative. Get access to a brand-new mission after finishing the game, and continue the journey!
- New Playable Characters, Monsters, Dungeons, and Bosses: Play as White Shroud, the enigmatic knight. Use your unmatched strength and light-based abilities to defeat evil bosses and repulsive monsters! There are also brand-new dungeons with formidable monster varieties and enormous bosses!
- New Boss Battle Mode: Relive the fights you had with the different bosses in the main story. How long does it take you to win each battle? How quickly can you take out each boss? Boss Rush, another feature of this mode, lets you take on bosses one after the other.
Features of the Switch version of Tokyo Xanadu eX+ include
- Fresh Situations! Savor the distinct stories of the wielders that weren’t included in the main narrative. Access a brand-new mission after finishing the game, and continue the journey!
- There are new bosses, dungeons, monsters, and playable characters! Play as White Shroud, the enigmatic knight. Use your unmatched strength and light-based abilities to defeat evil bosses and repulsive monsters! There are also brand-new dungeons with formidable monster varieties and enormous bosses!
- Boss Battle Mode Updated! Relive the fights you had with the different bosses in the main story. How long does it take you to win each battle? How quickly can you take out each boss? Boss Rush, another feature of this mode, lets you take on bosses one after the other.
Release Date of Tokyo Xanadu eX+
The North American and European release dates for Nihon Falcom’s Tokyo Xanadu eX+ on the Nintendo Switch were revealed by publisher Aksys Games. After being released in Japan in June 2023, the action role-playing game will make its console debut on July 25, 2024. Additionally, the Tokyo Xanadu eX+ four-CD soundtrack and the game are only available through the Aksys Games Online Store as part of a special bundle.
Tokyo Xanadu eX+ was first released in 2015 for the PlayStation 4 in Japan. In December 2017, the game was released for the PlayStation 4 in the West and the PC worldwide. Tokyo Xanadu, a PlayStation Vita game, has been improved for this version. Players take control of a group of Moriyama City locals as they navigate the threat posed by the Eclipse, a mysterious shadow world, in this modern-day game. For additional information, one can read RPGamer’s review of the PlayStation 4 version of the game.
Conclusion
Tokyo Xanadu eX+ enhances Tokyo Xanadu by adding new characters, updating the gameplay, and adding more content. It was first released in Japan in 2016 and then later in the West, offering players fresh challenges and scenarios. The Nintendo Switch version will launch on July 25, 2024. There will be exclusive material and a special soundtrack collection.
