Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Gets Switch 2 Version

Nintendo announced a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 version of Monolith Soft’s Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. The Nintendo Switch 2 version is available digitally for $64.99, with those who own the Nintendo Switch version able to purchase an upgrade pack for $4.99. In addition, a physical version is planned to release on April 16, 2026. The Nintendo Switch 2 version includes support for up to 4K resolution at up to 60fps in TV mode and up to 1080p resolution at up to 60fps in handheld mode.

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is a remaster of Xenoblade Chronicles X, which originally released on Nintendo Wii U. The game is separate from the other titles in the series, taking place in the year 2054 after humanity has fled Earth after being caught in an intergalactic war. Players control a customised survivor and member of the New Los Angeles (NLA) colony as it looks to establish a new home on the planet Mira. The Definitive Edition included enhanced visuals, updated gameplay, added story elements, and more. Those looking to read more about Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition can check out RPGamer’s review of its Nintendo Switch release.