Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Out Now

Nintendo has announced that Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is now available on the Nintendo eShop.

Whether purchasing the game (£58.99) or the upgrade pack (£7.99) for those who already own Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch, the first game in the Xenoblade Chronicles saga can now be enjoyed in 4K resolution on compatible TVs or full HD in handheld mode running at 60 frames per second.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition also adds a high-speed vehicle to help traverse the game’s wide-open areas, new racing modes that let you earn in-game rewards, new equipment designs, and new voiceover added to the game’s Heart-to-Heart scenes.

The company has outlined what you can expect from the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, which includes:

With smoother frame rates and 4K resolution in TV mode, the sprawling landscapes of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – including the extended story chapter Xenoblade Chronicles: Future Connected – have never looked better.
- TV mode: 4K / 60 fps
- Handheld mode: 1080p / 60 fps
Get Set For The Ether Jet: Traverse the vast worlds of the Bionis and the Mechonis at high-speed using the new Ether Jet vehicle. As well as providing a faster mode of transportation in both the main adventure and Xenoblade Chronicles: Future Connected, you can also take part in the Nopon Grand Prix, competing in timed and score-based races throughout the open world. The Ether Jet can be unlocked by completing the quest ‘world-changing whatchamajig’ that appears from Chapter 4 onwards.
New unlockable outfits: Unlock two new outfits for each party member by participating in the Nopon Grand Prix!
Updated heart-to-heart scenes: All of the game’s Heart-to-Heart conversation scenes are now fully voiced in English and Japanese.

Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is now available digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 worldwide, with a physical version to be made available through retailers from 30 July 2026.