Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition gets Switch 2 Edition

Nintendo announced the Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is now available on the eShop and the My Nintendo Store digitally. Players will be able to experience Xenoblade Chronicles X in up to 4K resolution with a smooth frame rate of up to 60 fps when playing in TV Mode.

In handheld mode, the Xenoblades Chronicles X: Definitive Edition for Switch 2 will be 1080p, supporting up to 60 fps. 

The physical version for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will release on April 16 at select retailers and at the My Nintendo Store. If you already own the game on Switch, there is a $5 upgrade available. 

Here is an overview of the game via Nintendo:

In Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, the year is 2054 and Earth has been destroyed. A colony ship of human survivors – including your customizable main character – has narrowly escaped the devastation and crashes on the mysterious planet Mira. Trek across a massive, dangerous world and fight for humanity’s future in this sci-fi RPG. Immerse yourself in an action-packed battle system with a variety of special attacks and skills to employ, enemies of all shapes and sizes to take down and more. You can even pilot a Skell that can fly, transform into a vehicle and wield immense strength in combat – if you can prove yourself to the BLADE organization, first.
 
Players can also join a squad of up to 31 other players online³ and work together to complete tasks such as collecting a certain number of items or felling specific enemies. Up to four squad members can also team up online for special assignments and face off against powerful foes for in-game rewards. Additionally, they can recruit the avatars of other players to their team in the main story