Many games include pets in some form or another, and Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Editio n is no exception to this. That said, pets are available in a much more limited capacity. You won't be seeing a cat or dog fighting by your side as you explore the wilds of Mira, but it is still important to unlock pets if you want to watch more heart-to-heart events. Here is how you can get pets in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition.

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How to Unlock Pets in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition

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In order to unlock Pets, you must advance far enough into the story to unlock the Nine Lives affinity mission. You must have completed Chapter 5 of the story to unlock this mission, and you will also need to be Level 20.

Nine Lives Walkthrough

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A cat named Aisha is missing, and it's up to you to find her. After picking up the quest, head to the Administrative District. Outside of the Hangar near a green tent, you will see Conner, Nathan, and Monica. Talk to them to get information about a cat. From there, go to the Industrial District and speak with Mathias. After the cutscene, go to the Cliffside Beach which is east of FN Site 116.

Approach the monster, kill it to trigger a cutscene. Go northwest toward Biahno Hills (or Fast Travel if you've unlocked a nearby landmark or FN Site). In this area, pick up any blue crystal that has the orange diamond above it to gather the catnip. Once you've gathered enough catnip, head back to Cliffside Beach and talk to Mathias. After another cutscene, you will fight another monster lured in by the trap intended for Aisha. To complete this quest, head back to New LA and talk to Mathias one last time.

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This unlocks the ability to have pets at the BLADE Barracks. Only one pet can be active at any given time. To change which pet is at the BLADE Barracks, use the Customization Center terminal. From this point on, you will periodically see Basic Missions that unlock additional pets.

What Are Pets For?

Your active pet can be found hanging out in the BLADE Barracks, but they aren't just a cosmetic decoration. In fact, there are quite a few affinity missions that cannot be started unless you have an active pet. For example, Lao's first affinity mission requires you to have a dog in the BLADE Barracks while Elma's second affinity mission requires a cat. Beyond decoration and being required for affinity missions, pets provide no other benefit.

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ESRB
Teen // Animated Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence
Developer(s)
Monolith Soft
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Multiplayer
Online Co-Op
Franchise
Xenoblade Chronicles
Number of Players
1 (Single-Player), 1-32 (Multiplayer)
Nintendo Switch Release Date
March 20, 2025
Genre(s)
RPG, Action
Platform(s)
Nintendo Switch
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