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'Xenoblade Chronicles X' Just Got a Surprise Upgrade on Switch 2

'Xenoblade Chronicles X' Just Got a Surprise Upgrade on Switch 2

Summary

Nintendo announced an upgrade for the game "Xenoblade Chronicles X" for the new Switch 2 console. The upgrade improves image quality and speed and is available for purchase online. A physical version will be released in retail stores in April 2026.

Key Facts

  • Nintendo released an upgrade for "Xenoblade Chronicles X" called the Switch 2 Edition.
  • The upgrade improves the game's image resolution to 4K and increases the frame rate to 60 frames per second.
  • The digital upgrade costs $4.99, and the complete game with the upgrade costs $64.99.
  • The game is part of the Xenoblade Chronicles series and was initially released on the Wii U.
  • The original game did not sell well due to the Wii U's low sales, but a remastered version was released on the Nintendo Switch in 2025.
  • A physical edition of the upgraded game will be available in stores on April 16, 2026.
  • Some players expected this upgrade earlier since it was not one of the first games to be updated for the Switch 2.

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