In a surprise move, Nintendo has officially shadow dropped Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition today, making it available right now on the Nintendo eShop and My Nintendo Store. The release is a dream come true for long-time fans of the sci-fi RPG series. Xenoblade Chronicles X‘s breathtaking alien world of Mira is one of the most ambitious open worlds developed by Nintendo, and fans have wanted to see it take advantage of the Nintendo Switch 2’s full capabilities. That day has finally come.
What is Xenoblade Chronicles X?
- Xenoblade Chronicles X is a sprawling sci-fi RPG that features a deep, action-packed battle system loaded with special attacks and skills, a huge variety of enemies, and most famously, the Skell
- The game also features robust online multiplayer, allowing players to join squads of up to 32 players to tackle missions cooperatively
For those new to the game, Xenoblade Chronicles X is a sprawling sci-fi RPG set in the year 2054. Earth has been destroyed, and a colony ship carrying humanity’s survivors crash-lands on the mysterious alien planet Mira. Players create and control a customizable protagonist, trekking across a massive, dangerous world while fighting for humanity’s survival.
The game features a deep, action-packed battle system loaded with special attacks and skills, a huge variety of enemies, and most famously, the Skell: a giant mech that can fly, transform into a ground vehicle, and bring overwhelming firepower to the battlefield. Earning your Skell license from the BLADE organization remains one of gaming’s most satisfying progression milestones.
The game also features robust online multiplayer, allowing players to join squads of up to 32 players to tackle missions cooperatively, team up in groups of four for special assignments, and even recruit other players’ avatars into their main story campaign.
The Visual Upgrade Fans Deserved
- The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition delivers up to 4K resolution, 60 fps frame rate in TV mode and up to 1080p at 60 fps on the go.
- A physical copy will be available at select stores and the My Nintendo Store beginning April 16.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition delivers exactly what the community has been asking for. When docked in TV mode, the game now runs at up to 4K resolution with a buttery smooth 60 fps frame rate. Handheld players aren’t left out either, with up to 1080p at 60 fps on the go. For a game as vast and visually dense as Xenoblade Chronicles X, these improvements aren’t just cosmetic; they fundamentally change how the world of Mira feels to explore.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is available digitally right now on the Nintendo eShop. Players who already own Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch can purchase an upgrade pack separately to access the enhanced version without buying the full game again.
For those who prefer a physical copy, a retail version will be available at select stores and the My Nintendo Store beginning April 16.
Final Thoughts
This shadow drop is a massive win for the Xenoblade community. With Xenoblade Chronicles X leading the charge, fans will now be hoping that Nintendo and Monolith Soft follow suit and bring the same treatment to Xenoblade Chronicles 1, 2, and 3 next. The world of Mira has always been special; now it is finally reaching its full potential.
