Some Nintendo Switch 2 users have discovered some major issues with the recently released Switch 2 Edition of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, suffering from significant graphical problems. The second entry in the Xenoblade Chronicles franchise saw plenty of praise from both fans and critics alike following its initial release in 2015. Xenoblade Chronicles X's story is largely detached from the greater storyline of its series, with players whisked into the aftermath of an alien war. While the game was originally available only on the ill-fated Wii U, Nintendo finally gave fans a new chance to try the game last year.

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Rumor: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Could Be Getting a Switch 2 Version

A new rumor indicates that Xenoblade Chronicles 2 could be getting a Nintendo Switch 2 version sometime in the near future.

Xenoblade Chronicles X Players Are Finding Some Glaring Issues

A post shared to the Xenoblade Chronicles subreddit is raising red flags about Xenoblade Chronicle X's Switch 2 upgrades. According to the post, the supposedly upgraded picture quality for the game is also coupled with major drawbacks, including a new convolution filter applied to long-range textures. The user calls further into question the quality of the graphical improvements to Xenoblade Chronicles X, suggesting that the FHD graphics are simply upscaled visuals that have been "antialiased with strong filters." The post even reveals that the user was granted a rare refund from Nintendo for the problems with the game, suggesting that the response time was incredibly quick.

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The original poster was far from the only player reporting issues with the Xenoblade Chronicles X upgrade, with others sharing similar complaints. Many fans rallied others to report their issues with the game to Nintendo, with some feeling that developer Monolith Soft was likely not responsible for the botched Switch 2 launch. One player reported that the UI elements of Xenoblade Chronicles X notably still run at 30 fps, despite the game being said to be upgraded to 60 fps graphics. Some players even shared their sentiments that the upgraded Switch 2 version's graphics somehow look worse than the game's original Wii U release.

The ailing upgraded version of Xenoblade Chronicles X saw many fans come to the defense of Monolith Soft in the wake of its release. Several fans suggested that the decisions made with Xenoblade Chronicles X's Switch 2 Edition were likely not made by the studio, with some suggesting Nintendo may have outsourced the changes. Refunds were a common suggestion among fans as well, with Nintendo reportedly more lenient on giving fans their money back when related to technical problems with games. Fans also shared their hopes that Monolith Soft may already be working on a fix, with the upgrade falling far short of the developer's usual standards.

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The re-release of Xenoblade Chronicles X comes as fans are still waiting for news about the franchise's next steps. Xenoblade Chronicles 3's 2023 release was said to be the conclusion of the franchise's ongoing story arc, though series producer Genki Yokota suggested that the series is planned to continue. Director Koh Kojima has also previously expressed interest in continuing the Xenoblade Chronicles X story, reportedly considering a sequel to the game. The future of Xenoblade Chronicles looks as bright as ever, with the franchise potentially entering into a brand-new era on Switch 2.

Released
February 19, 2026
ESRB
Teen / Animated Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence, In-Game Purchases
Developer(s)
Monolith Soft
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Multiplayer
Online Co-Op
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL

Genre(s)
Action, RPG