Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (Switch) News Articles
Thursday27th Aug 2026
News Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Has Been Updated To Version 3.0.1
Includes updates for the Switch 2 Edition
Nintendo released Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - Switch 2 Edition last month, and it's now bumped the game up to Version 3.0.1 in the latest update. This Switch 2 Edition patch addresses a bunch of bugs, including some previously identified issues. Here are the official patch notes for this latest game updat
Friday24th Jul 2026
Rex and Pyra return next week
Nintendo is gearing up for the return of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 next week with the release of the Switch 2 Edition on 30th July 2026. To prepare fans for this enormous role-playing experience, it's today shared a brand new overview trailer, detailing what exactly to expect. This includes 60fps gameplay, 4K resolution...
Thursday23rd Jul 2026
News Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Has Been Updated To Version 3.0.0
The Switch 2 Edition arrives next week
In case you somehow missed it, Nintendo recently announced the Xenoblade Chronicles trilogy would be getting Nintendo Switch 2 Editions. It's already released the Switch 2 version of the first game, and now it's gearing up for the return of the second title with a new software update. This bumps Xenoblade...
Wednesday10th Jun 2026
News Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna - The Golden Country Free Switch 2 Upgrade Confirmed
Returning next month
One of the highlights of the latest Nintendo Direct was the news Xenoblade Chronicles 1, 2 and 3 are all getting Switch 2 Editions. If you're wondering about Torna - The Golden Country, a free upgrade featuring enhancements has now been confirmed. Here's the fine print from Nintendo's official eShop game page, which mentions...
Friday27th Mar 2026
Rumour Nintendo's 2026 Plans Include New Star Fox & Zelda Remake, No 3D Mario
A bumper year
Nintendo is having a pretty busy 2026, with at least one game (sometimes two) coming out every single month, right up until May's Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. Beyond that, we don't have much of an idea of what the Big N has up its sleeve. However, NatetheHate reports that the company has a pretty big, if surprising, year planned,...
Wednesday4th Feb 2026
Rumour Xenoblade Chronicles Voice Actor Might Have Leaked Evidence Of A New Release
Are you feeling it?
Rumours about a new Xenoblade Chronicles release have started to circulate online today after a possible "leak" on the casting platform Spotlight. The page of voice actor Caitlin Thorburn (who voiced multiple roles in the second game) has reportedly been updated to reference a "Xenoblade Chronicles" project due out in 2026...
Monday1st Dec 2025
Happy birthday, but also why?
Has it really been eight entire years? Yes, it really actually has, so sit up and pay attention at the back. Xenoblade Chronicles 2, which as every Xenoblade nerd worth their salt knows is actually the third game released in the series, dropped into existence on this very day back in 2017, and it's a bit good. We gave...
Thursday13th Mar 2025
Poll What's The Best Xenoblade Game? Rate Your Favourite For Our Upcoming Ranking
Including all ports and DLC
The upcoming 'Definitive' Switch version of Xenoblade Chronicles X has gotten us all excited about not just the Wii U gem coming in from the cold, but about the wider series in general. Tetsuya Takahashi's baby has grown and flourished throughout the Switch generation to such an extent that 'Operation Rainfall', the...
Thursday9th Jan 2025
News Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Trailer Sheds Light On Its Story
The year is 2054
Nintendo has released a new trailer looking at the story for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition on the Switch. Currently slated to release on 20th March 2025, the game is an enhanced version of the Wii U classic, boasting improved visuals and brand new story content. Clocking in at just over 3 and a half minutes, the new...
Wednesday6th Nov 2024
News Nintendo Reports Rapid Growth For Metroid, Xenoblade Chronicles, And More
Though specifics are a bit murky
Nintendo is home to a smorgasbord of incredible evergreen franchises, though its safe to say that its often relied heavily upon the likes of Super Mario, Zelda, and Pokémon for those big sales figures. According to the company's latest financial briefing, however, some of its more niche franchises have reportedly...
Friday21st Jul 2023
Reminder Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Xenoblade Chronicles amiibo Are Out Today
Pyra and Mythra return
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate ended its DLC fighter releases a while ago now, but Nintendo is still actually busy releasing the amiibo series. The latest pair of fighter joining the figurine lineup are Pyra and Mythra from Xenoblade Chronicles 2. These amiibo are now available in a special 2-pack for $30 USD (or your regional...
Thursday1st Dec 2022
News Monolith Soft Celebrates Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Fifth Anniversary With Special Artwork
Download some free wallpapers
Today marks a special milestone for the Xenoblade series - with the second game in the series Xenoblade Chronicles 2 turning five years old. Yep, it's now half a decade old! To celebrate this very occasion, Monolith Soft has actually released some special wallpapers on its official website. You can get a mobile one of...
Tuesday26th Apr 2022
News Nintendo To Launch Huge 'Spring Into Action' eShop Sale This Thursday (Europe)
Update: Nintendo highlights some key discounts
Update: Wed 27th Apr, 2022 15:00 BST: Nintendo has highlighted some of the key discounts you can expect to see when the "Spring Into Action" eShop sale launches. Perhaps most notable is the Bayonetta/Bayonetta 2 bundle which has been discounted down by 33%, which has not been seen before now. Nintendo...
Thursday31st Mar 2022
Random Fan Creates A Stunning Custom Sleeve For Kirby And The Forgotten Land
Doing what Nintendon't
Physical games are often made even more beloved with the addition of sleeves or steelbooks. Unfortunately, Nintendo rarely offers up such extras for its products (rare examples include steelbooks for the collector's editions of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and Xenoblade Chronicles 2), with most of their fancy special...
Thursday17th Feb 2022
News This Good Smile Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nia Figure Can Now Be Pre-Ordered For $259.99
"limited" stock - so act fast
Last week was an exciting time for Xenoblade fans - with the confirmation of Xenoblade Chronicles 3, coming to the Nintendo Switch this September. If that wasn't already enough, Good Smile Company has now officially revealed its Xenoblade Chronicles 2 painted plastic 1/7 scale Nia figure. It can be pre-ordered from now...
Friday11th Feb 2022
Poll Do You Have An Issue With Xenoblade Chronicles' Accents?
Cor blimey, guv! Are you really feeling it?
A geniune cockney, honest This week's Nintendo Direct was packed with surprises, one of which was the announcement of the third game in the Xenoblade Chronicles series. Long-time fans of the franchise will be familiar with the fact that the localisation of past entries has been (mostly) handled in Europe...
Wednesday2nd Feb 2022
News Monolith Soft's Updated Website Has Some Nintendo Switch Fans Excited
Is an announcement on the way?
We haven't heard much from the Xenoblade Chronicles developer Monolith Soft lately, so what has it been up to? Well, it turns out there's been some activity on its official website. Eagle-eyed Nintendo Switch fans have noticed how the Japanese company's website has been given a "completely new design" - with copyright...
Wednesday22nd Sep 2021
News Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Voice Actor Stephen Critchlow Passes Away, Aged 54
Was also credited for his work on FFXIV and much more
We've got some sad news today if you're a fan of Xenoblade Chronicles 2. The voice of the character Bana, Stephen Critchlow, has passed away at the age of 54. Critchlow's colleagues at the production company, Big Finish, were the first to share this information. The British talent was credited...
Friday9th Jul 2021
News Xenoblade Chronicles Developer Monolith Soft Reports Huge Profits, Up By 138.2%
Shulk's return has likely helped
Monolith Soft - best known for the Xenoblade Chronicles series in recent years - has become one of Nintendo's top developers. It's also supported some key projects like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Following on from its release of
Wednesday21st Apr 2021
News Xenoblade Chronicles Developer Monolith Soft Now Has 272 Employees
So what's next?
Apart from its recent work on the Mythra and Pyra reveal trailer for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate earlier this year, we've not heard much from Xenoblade Chronicles developer Monolith Soft in recent times. We found out it was hiring for the Legend of Zelda series back in 2019 and there's also been mention of a
Monday15th Mar 2021
News Pyra And Mythra Figures Shown In Sakurai's Smash Presentation Are Up For Pre-Order
Update: Annnnnd they're gone
Update: It appears that stock is now completely sold out across Good Smile's US and International online stores. You can find a list of stores that stock Good Smile products here if you wish to try your luck with a local dealer. Original Article: No doubt thanks to the characters' arrival in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate,...
Monday22nd Feb 2021
News Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Sells Out In Japan Following Pyra and Mythra's Smash Announcement
Everyone wants to know the Xenoblade lore, of course
Could Xenoblade Chronicles 2 finally be getting the hype it deserves? With just over 2 million sales worldwide since its 2017 release - take Breath of the Wild's 23 million sales as a comparison - it's still the best-selling Xenoblade game by about half a million. Following the announcement that
Wednesday17th Feb 2021
News Pyra and Mythra Are Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Newest DLC Fighters
Smash Bros' latest characters arrive next month
We've got our latest look at Super Smash Bros. Ultimate newest arrival and joining our ranks this time, it's Pyra and Mythra from Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Confirmed within the latest Nintendo Direct, it follows on from
Friday4th Dec 2020
News Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Character Designer Celebrates Third Anniversary With Some New Artwork
Three years and counting
One game that's been back in the spotlight in 2020 is Monolith Soft's stunning open-world RPG Xenoblade Chronicles. Earlier this year, the series celebrated its 10th anniversary and also got a Definition Edition release on the Nintendo Switch. That's not to say the d
Wednesday10th Jun 2020
News Monolith Soft Celebrates 10 Years Of Xenoblade Chronicles With Some Special Artwork
Here's to another decade!
The original Xenoblade Chronicles for the Nintendo Wii today celebrates its 10th anniversary in Japan. Yep, believe it or not, but the first entry in this open-world RPG series by Tetsuya Takahashi was released on 10th June 2010. It arrived roughly a year later in the west. To mark this anniversary, Monolith Soft's...
Tuesday9th Jun 2020
News Xenoblade Chronicles Creator Expresses Interest In Smaller-Scale Project
But Monolith Soft would need to be better organised
Monolith Soft might be best known for the Xenoblade Chronicles series, but studio head and series' creator Tetsuya Takahashi recently told Vandal how the Nintendo developer would one day like to explore some "smaller-scale" projects that aren't necessarily associated with the popular open-world RPG...
Thursday28th May 2020
News Returning Players Can Collect Some Bonus Gold In Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
Start your adventure with full pockets
It's always nice when a game offers some extra goodies for existing fans. In the case of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, players who already have a Xenoblade Chronicles 2 save on their Nintendo Switch will receive 100,000 gold to kickstart their adventure. Destructoid's Chris Carter explains his own...
Wednesday20th Nov 2019
News Get The Black Friday Feeling Early With The Switch eShop Cyber Deals Sale
Starts Friday in Europe, over 150 digital discounts
With Black Friday looming upon us, Nintendo has announced its Cyber Deals sale for 2019 and it looks to feature some choice cuts from the Switch's considerable library. We've already seen Nintendo's North American Black Friday sales plans and now Europe is getting in on the action. Over 150 games,...
Wednesday16th Oct 2019
Random Xenoblade Artist Says She'll No Longer Retweet Nintendo Directs To Avoid Fueling Speculation
Hype responsibly
When it comes to rumours, leaks or anything tied to soon-to-air Nintendo Directs, all it takes is a simple social media post from a developer or individual to fuel speculation on the internet – to the point it often spirals out of control and raises hype to another level. Soraya Saga (Kaori Tanaka) – who is married to Monolith...
Saturday8th Jun 2019
News Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Has Now Sold More Than 1.7 Million Copies Worldwide
Exceeding expectations
One of the best role-playing games on the Nintendo Switch that also happens to be exclusive is Monolith Soft's Xenoblade Chronicles 2. The title made its debut on the system in December 2017 and is still considered a "must-have" game for seasoned adventurers. In terms of sales, we already heard last September how the sequel...
