Nintendo Life's early playtime with Xenoblade Chronicles X on Switch 2 suggests the game's vast world of Mira gets a clear new lease on life thanks to the console's stronger hardware. The team reports more detailed environments, fewer technical interruptions and a general sense that the scale and spectacle of the original are better realised.

  • Visual upgrade: Textures, lighting and draw distance appear markedly improved, making Mira's landscapes feel richer and more coherent than on previous hardware.
  • Smoother performance: Frame pacing and loading feel steadier, reducing disruptive pauses and helping exploration flow more naturally across the game's open environments.
  • Handheld and docked benefits: Whether playing on the go or on TV, the Switch 2's extra power brings clearer imagery and responsiveness that enhance traversal and combat.
  • Immersion restored: Enhanced detail and performance combine to make the planet's scale and set-pieces hit harder, rekindling the sense of wonder that defined the original release.

Overall, the hands-on suggests this edition of Xenoblade Chronicles X makes Mira more impactful and accessible for modern audiences, with technical improvements that let the game's ambitions shine through more consistently.

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Source: Nintendo Life