Eleanor is reported to be the protagonist of Xenoblade Genesis. Her name and role come from coverage of the reveal trailer shown during the June 9, 2026 Nintendo Direct, and they do not appear on Nintendo's own product page, so everything on this page should be treated as early, unconfirmed information that may change as the developers share more.
Role
According to descriptions of the reveal trailer, Eleanor is a young woman who sets out on a journey to become a Vesselai, one of the powerful warriors who can wield the special power called Anima. Coverage of the reveal suggests that at least part of her story follows her training at the academy known as Leukos, where students prepare to become Vesselai.
As a Vesselai in training, she is shown wielding a weapon set with a Crystone, the crystal that is said to amplify a Vesselai's power over Anima and to record its bearer's thoughts, actions, and life. Whether the Crystone functions as a story device, a gameplay system, or both has not been explained.
Appearance
The reveal leans into a high-fantasy look, and the main characters shown, Eleanor included, are described as having elf-like ears. Beyond that broad impression, no detailed character art, full name, or design notes have been confirmed.
What Is Not Yet Known
Nintendo has not officially detailed Eleanor, so a great deal remains unconfirmed:
Her full backstory, age, and origin.
Her voice cast in any language.
Her relationships with other party members, none of whom have been revealed.
Her combat role, abilities, or how she fights in the battle system, which has not been detailed.
This page will be expanded as the developers reveal more. For an overview of the wider, still largely unrevealed cast, see Characters.