http://www.gonintendo.com/s/242100-xenoblade-chronicles-x-game-almost-complete-according-to-executive-director

The development [of Xenoblade Chronicles X] did have its twists and turns, but we were able to finish up (just a little more until it’s complete) Xenoblade Chronicles X in the sci-fi world we aimed for from the beginning in a seamless open-world with online play, and I feel that we were able to overcome several obstacles as far as game development goes. With the vast world that was shown when Iwata-san introduced the game in the Nintendo Direct the other day, it would bring me great pleasure to have you folks get to thoroughly explore it.'' - Tetsuya Takahashi, Xenoblade Chronicles X Executive Director

We knew there would be online features, but was actual online play mentioned before? If so, I missed it.

YES!!!! Hopefully this means a possible Spring release (although I assume it will come out next fall)

Dont even say that, you might jinx it.

Spring has been confirmed for Japan, TBA 2015 for the west. IF Nintendo started localising now they could have it out in spring/summer.

A late spring/summer release would be perfect. Classes end then

for a moment, i read online pay
what?
then i read again.

good to read.

Haha yeah they have microtransactions to fill up your mechs tank =P

Why would they stealth announce major feature? Surely this should have been deserving a major demonstration?

Shit better not be pushed back to 2016.

Wow this is late. Like very late.