Overview
- Digital release is live now at $64.99, with a physical Switch 2 version slated for April 16, 2026.
- The update targets up to 4K in TV mode and up to 1080p in handheld with frame rates up to 60 fps, adding no new story content.
- Existing Switch owners can purchase a $4.99 eShop upgrade pack to access the enhanced version.
- Hands-on reports note mostly smooth 60 fps but occasional dips in busy areas like New Los Angeles and a shimmery or wobbly texture effect, especially handheld.
- This is the first Xenoblade entry to receive a Switch 2 upgrade, prompting calls for similar updates to Xenoblade Chronicles 1, 2, and 3 and renewing debate over paid versus free upgrades.