Nintendo has rolled out a paid Switch 2 upgrade for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, available now. Owners of the existing Switch release can pay $4.99 to get the enhanced version, while a standalone Switch 2 copy is listed at $64.99.

  • Upgrade pricing: $4.99 for existing Switch owners; full Switch 2 version costs $64.99 (about $5 more than the original Switch release).
  • Performance improvements: Docked play can reach 4K resolution and the game advertises smoother framerates with peaks up to 60 fps, though in-game performance may fluctuate.
  • Release background: Xenoblade Chronicles X began life on Wii U, was later ported to Switch, and many players had hoped for a Switch 2-focused performance refresh sooner.
  • What the game offers: The title is known for large open environments, real-time combat, and its mech systems that let players fight and traverse the world differently from other entries in the series.
  • Critical note: Game Informer scored the original port in the mid-sevens, citing extensive playtime and grind-heavy progression as mixed elements amid interesting exploration.

Source: Game Informer

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