Nintendo announced that Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 are receiving Nintendo Switch 2 Editions later this year. They also revealed that Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition is getting a Switch 2 Edition.
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is available today for $69.99. Physical version releases July 30.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will release on July 30 digitally, physical version will release October 1.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition releases on December 3 and that includes the digital and physical version.
There will be an upgrade pack available for each game if you previously owned it on Switch 1. The upgrade packs are $9.99 each.
All games will be available to play in 4K resolution on compatible TVs and full HD in handheld mode at 60FPS.
Below are overviews of each game via its Nintendo eShop listings:
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Switch 2 Edition Overview
• Experience Shulk’s battle against a seemingly insurmountable mechanical menace in 4K resolution in TV mode, and full HD in handheld mode, at 60 frames per second.
• Traverse the Bionis and Mechonis, two titans frozen in battle, at high speed on the Ether Jet. Get additional equipment made specifically for riding the Ether Jet.
• The Xenoblade Chronicles: Future Connected story has also been enhanced with visual improvements and the Ether Jet.
• Experience fully voiced Heart-to-Heart conversations for the first time.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Switch 2 Edition Overview
Lost in a sea of clouds, entire civilizations rest on the backs of Titans. As the giant beasts march toward death, the last hope is a scavenger named Rex—and Pyra, a living weapon known as a Blade. Command a group of Blades and lead them to countless strategic victories as you search for the fabled paradise Pyra calls home. This journey has been enhanced with 4K* resolution in TV mode, and full HD in handheld mode, at 60 frames per second—and with smoother and sharper cutscenes.
Discover a new rare Blade—and control your Blades to fight in mercenary squad battles
Not only is there an additional Blade out there for you to find—along with a quest to complete—but you can directly command your Blades in a new action battle mode!
Unlock new equipment designs for Pyra and Mythra
Customize the look of Pyra and Mythra with new equipment designs exclusive to this Nintendo Switch 2 Edition game.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 – Switch 2 Edition Overview
Join Noah and Mio, members of the two opposing nations of Keves and Agnus, on a heartfelt journey through a warring world with a dark secret. Traverse massive, fantastical landscapes and master seamless real-time RPG combat that has all been enhanced to run at 4K* resolution in TV mode, and full HD in handheld mode, at 60 frames per second with smoother and sharper cutscenes.
This Nintendo Switch 2 Edition also includes some additional content! Recruit a new Hero—complete with an additional quest—and put your strength to the test against waves of enemies in a new defensive battle mode. The game’s event scenes are now also fully voiced.
