Nintendo just dropped a Switch 2 Edition of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. The upgrade focuses entirely on performance improvements with support for up to 60 fps and up to 4K resolution.
Players who already own the game on Switch can grab the upgrade pack for $4.99 through the eShop. The upgrade is available right now digitally.
The Switch 2 Edition doesn’t add new story content or gameplay features. This is strictly a technical upgrade aimed at smoother combat and cleaner visuals on Nintendo’s new hardware.
Your save data carries over when you purchase the upgrade. The process is instant once you buy the pack through the eShop. This works even if you own a physical copy of the original Switch version.
A native Switch 2 physical version hits stores on April 16. That’s for players who want the upgraded version on a cartridge.
Xenoblade Chronicles X originally launched on the Wii U back in 2015. The game stands apart from the numbered Xenoblade titles with its heavy focus on exploration across the sci-fi planet Mira. Players pilot giant mechs called Skells while tackling side content in a massive open world.
The Wii U version struggled with frame drops during combat and ran at lower resolutions. The Switch Definitive Edition brought quality-of-life improvements but maintained similar performance targets as the original hardware.
The upgrade strategy mirrors what other publishers have done for cross-generation releases. Nintendo rarely offers paid performance patches for its first-party titles. The company typically bundles technical improvements into entirely new releases or provides free updates.
