Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
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Video: Xenoblade Chronicles Compared Across Wii, 3DS, Switch, And Switch 2
Nintendo has released Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, featuring 4K visuals and 60fps performance. A graphical comparison video showcases the improvements over the original Wii version, the Nintendo 3DS port, and the base Nintendo Switch release, highlighting Monolith Soft's significant revamp of the original game.
What We Played – NBA The Run, Rune Dice & 33 Immortals
Several writers share their recent gaming experiences, including NBA 2K Playgrounds, Rune Dice, and 33 Immortals. Other titles mentioned include Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, God of War, Mortal Shell, and Fallout 2, with discussions on early access and upcoming releases.
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Switch 2 Edition is the best way to play this JRPG classic
The Switch 2 Edition of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition offers significant visual and performance improvements over previous versions, including upscaled 4K resolution and a smooth 60fps frame rate. New features like the Ether Jet vehicle and the Nopon Grand Prix kart racing mode add substantial content, making it the definitive way to experience this JRPG classic for its asking price.
Nintendo Download: 11th June (North America)
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America features a variety of new games and updates for the Nintendo Switch. Highlights include Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition with 4K support and new features, Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions, and a Star Fox demo. Numerous other titles across genres like RPGs, racing, and platformers are also available on the eShop.
Nintendo Download: Definitively Feeling It!
Nintendo's latest download update features Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch 2, STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions, and new game bundles. Several demos are available, including for Star Fox, and pre-orders are open for ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition, Minecraft Dungeons II, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, and Orbitals. The update also highlights new music playlists, in-game events for Donkey Kong Bananza, and ongoing eShop sales.
Nintendo Download – June 11, 2026 (North America) – Xenoblade, To a T, Unrailed 2, more
The North American Nintendo Download for June 11, 2026, features new releases on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Notable titles include Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, To a T, and Unrailed 2: Back on Track. The update also highlights sales and a limited-time Donkey Kong event for Nintendo Switch Online members.
Nintendo Download – June 11, 2026 (Europe)
Nintendo has released its latest European download list for the week of June 11, 2026. The list includes new titles for both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, featuring a mix of new releases and updated editions of existing games.
All Three Xenoblade Chronicles Switch 2 Editions Are Up For Preorder
Nintendo has announced that all three Xenoblade Chronicles titles, along with Xenoblade Chronicles X, are receiving 'Switch 2 Editions' with visual and performance enhancements. Physical editions for Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 are available for preorder at various retailers for $70 each, with staggered release dates throughout July, October, and December. Upgrade packs for existing owners are also available for $10.
My favorite JRPG ever added a wildly out-of-place racing minigame and I'm so glad it exists: "Xenoblade Kart…
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch has received an unexpected update adding a racing minigame called Nopon Grand Prix, which fans are affectionately dubbing 'Xenoblade Kart'. This addition, alongside graphical enhancements, allows players to race characters using new Ether Jets across various in-game locations, featuring unique character driving stats.
Xenoblade Genesis unveiled alongside Switch 2 remasters of original trilogy
Nintendo has announced Xenoblade Genesis for the Nintendo Switch 2, set to release in 2027. Additionally, remastered versions of Xenoblade Chronicles, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 are being released on the Nintendo Switch 2 throughout 2024, featuring performance boosts, resolution bumps, and new gameplay additions. These upgrades will be available for a fee for existing owners.
June 2026 Nintendo Direct pre-orders roundup
Following the June 2026 Nintendo Direct, pre-orders are now available for numerous games announced for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The roundup includes titles such as Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, Lies of P: Complete Edition, and multiple Xenoblade Chronicles editions for the new console.
Xenoblade Genesis Trailer Previews ‘New Beginning’ for the Series
Nintendo announced Xenoblade Genesis for the Nintendo Switch 2, set to release in 2027. The game features a new story set in a land powered by 'Anima' and introduces new characters. Additionally, all three existing Xenoblade Chronicles games will receive Nintendo Switch 2 editions with 4K resolution and 60 fps support, with upgrade packs available for purchase.
Nintendo Direct June 2026: Every Announcement, Game Reveal & Trailer
Nintendo showcased a packed Nintendo Direct presentation featuring numerous game announcements and trailers for the Nintendo Switch 2. Highlights included new titles like Rhythm Heaven Groove, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Stellar Blade, and Xenoblade Genesis, alongside updates and expansions for existing franchises such as Dragon's Dogma 2, Pokémon Pokopia, and Final Fantasy XIV Online.
Xenoblade Chronicles DE Version 2.0.0 available along with Switch 2 version
Nintendo announced that Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 will receive Nintendo Switch 2 versions. Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition has been updated to version 2.0.0, and its Nintendo Switch 2 version is available as a paid upgrade on the eShop.
Xenoblade Chronicles JRPG trilogy gets Nintendo Switch 2 editions this year, and the first one is out today
Nintendo has announced that the entire Xenoblade Chronicles trilogy will receive Nintendo Switch 2 Edition versions throughout the year, starting today with Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition. These enhanced versions will feature 4K resolution and 60fps docked, along with new content such as voiced conversations, new equipment, and new game modes like racing and mercenary squad battles.
If You’ve Been Sitting On Xenoblade Chronicles, You Have No Excuse With These New Switch 2 Editions
Nintendo announced that all three mainline Xenoblade Chronicles games will receive enhanced "Switch 2 Editions" with improved visuals and performance, with the first game, Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, available digitally today. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 will follow on July 30 and December 3, respectively, with upgrade paths for existing owners priced at $10. Each edition includes exclusive new features for returning players.
Every Switch and Switch 2 Game at the June 2026 Nintendo Direct
The June 2026 Nintendo Direct showcased a wide array of upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch and the unreleased Nintendo Switch 2. Key announcements included Xenoblade Chronicles: Genesis, a release date for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, and a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, alongside numerous other titles with various release windows throughout 2026 and 2027.
Nintendo Direct June 2026: Everything Announced!
Nintendo held a surprise Nintendo Direct presentation showcasing numerous upcoming titles for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The showcase included new releases, ports of existing games, and DLC announcements across various genres, with many titles slated for release in late 2026 and into 2027.
Xenoblade fans keep winning with new sequel and three Switch 2 ports
Nintendo announced that all three mainline Xenoblade Chronicles games will receive ports for the Nintendo Switch 2, with Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 all launching throughout 2026 with new content and performance upgrades. Additionally, a new soft-reboot sequel titled Xenoblade Genesis is in development as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive for 2027, featuring a new fantasy-inspired setting.
Xenoblade Chronicles 1, 2 and 3 are all getting Switch 2 upgrades this year, starting today!
Nintendo has announced that Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 will receive upgrades for the Switch 2, starting today with the first game. These upgrades promise 4K resolution and 60fps when docked, and 1080p and 60fps in handheld mode. A new Xenoblade game, Xenoblade Genesis, was also revealed.