Nintendo News: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Brings Enhanced Visuals to its Massive World, Available Today!

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, the Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition game for the Nintendo Switch 2 system lands on Nintendo eShop and the My Nintendo Store digitally. Players can experience a sprawling, planet-spanning adventure with thrilling battles and giant mech-like Skells. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of the game adds up to 4K¹ resolution at a smooth frame rate of up to 60 fps when playing in TV mode and up to 1080p and up to 60 fps in handheld mode.

For players who already have Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch system, an upgrade pack² is also available now.

Check out the trailer here: https://youtu.be/LC0XfI25wro.

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.

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is available now digitally on the Nintendo Switch 2 system, along with the Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack. A physical version of the game will be available at select retailers, as well as online at the My Nintendo Store beginning April 16.

¹ 4K resolution and 60 fps are available in supported games and require a compatible display. Frame rates capped at 60 fps for 4K output.

² Full version of the Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition game required to use this content. Sold separately. For details, visit support.nintendo.com/switch2/upgradepack

³ Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/purchase-terms/

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