Xenoblade Chronicles 2 gets much needed Switch 2 upgrade

Earlier this summer, Nintendo finally announced plans to roll out Switch 2 editions for the Xenoblade Chronicles trilogy. These titles had severely diminished graphics on the original Switch hardware, but the new upgrades bring updated textures, 4K resolution and support for 60FPS. 

The Switch 2 upgrade for Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition already rolled out in June. However, Xenoblade 1 was the best-looking of the three games on Switch 1 already. Now, the upgrade is coming to Xenoblade Chronicles 2, which ran at sub-480p resolution at times on the original Switch, so this is likely to be the most noticeable and impressive upgrade of the bunch to many fans.

As part of the update, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and its expansion will both get upgraded graphics, including 1080p/60FPS gameplay in handheld mode, and 4K/60FPS while the Switch 2 is docked. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is also getting new equipment designs, a new rare Blade, a new blade quest and new challenge battles as part of the update.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 will also get its Switch 2 upgrade this year, but not until December, so fans have plenty of time to finish up Xenoblade Chronicles 2 first.

KitGuru Says: As much as I enjoyed Xenoblade Chronicles 2 when it launched, it was one of the ugliest titles on the Switch, with very blurry visuals and lots of aliasing. This upgrade will bring a much-needed visual overhaul to the game for Switch 2 owners. 

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