Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Switch 2 Compatibility Update Released

I was really excited at the mention of Xenoblade Chronicles X , until I read the headline properly. I need a Switch 2 edition of the entire series in my life!

A quick fix is fine. But this game released this year, and everyone expects the announcement of a graphical update. But I can understand Nintendo:

Similar to the Switch 1 and its Wii U ports, Nintendo wants to save the Switch 2 Editions to be released over a period of several years, to always have something to close gaps in its release schedule.

I can’t play every game at the same time, so I‘m okay with this.

That's fine and all, but I honestly don't understand why there is such a mystery - such a silence, in fact - about the potential Switch 2 / 60 fps update.

It was my understanding that a 60 fps mode was found in the datamine of the game right when it launched on Switch. Obviously, we were under the impression that this mode was ready for the Switch 2 console release.

And it's been months. I don't understand : will it stays 30 fps on Switch 2 ? And if not, why such a game of waiting ?

@Bobobiwan could be they want to do more than just uncap the frame rate for switch 2 edition. No point in releasing that NOW if it's meant to be part of a larger upgrade.

This game really needs a switch 2 version, i played this on wii u and switch 1 and noticed that both consoles struggled in some areas of the game but playing this on switch 2 is smoothest sor far but needs higher frame rates.

I played this extensively on Switch 2. Sublime experience.

A Switch 2 edition is entirely unnecessary monetising as it’s already “Definitive”. They just need to get on and implement the free 60FPS update for Sw2 like their other Nintendo titles that received free revisions, especially if the Datamining is to be believed.

@Bobobiwan
Maybe they just need more time.
I don't envy a team that has to implement 60fps into a game this big.

If you've ever seen Sonic Colours Ultimate or played a game on an emulator with a 60fps cheat code, you'd see that so many different things break when you change the speed that the game operates.
Animations change speed and go out of sync with sound effects in addition to all kinds of new glitches and unexpected behaviour.

For a game as big as XCX, the amount of testing and fixing and effort that needs to go into a simple 60fps patch sounds like an actual nightmare.
It's honestly insane just many Switch 1 games function normally on Switch 2 despite it being completely different hardware.

I actually just started playing XCX 2 days ago on Switch 2, and I was amazed at all thr cutscenes, how fluid it was. But then when you go to gameplay, the 30fps really hurts a bit. Nonetheless, fun game, but as all HD upgrades, it does show its age.

@TripleJump I think your last sentence was meant to say 'It's honestly insane just how few Switch 1 games don't function normally on Switch 2 despite it being completely different hardware.'

Am i correct?

Darn, this almost gave me a mini stroke. Good thing, I know that free updates are over and we are not full-on into the "drip-feed Switch 2 edition"-phase of the Switch 2. It's gonna happen, it's just gonna be a while and it ain't gonna be cheap.

@Dom_31 What makes 2 & 3's combat better than X? Just asking as I personally loved X's combat and would be very happy if later entries really did improve on it.

@TripleJump I think people underestimate the work needed to implement proper 60fps support to games that were specifically designed to run at 30fps. It's not as simple as flipping the switch and having everything just work. Same applies for games with 60fps caps getting 120fps+ mods and patches.

If nothing else I'd honestly be fine with resolution bumps, especially for 1-3 where the dynamic res caps are still too blurry on Switch 2.

@Friendly
Fixed, thanks

I'm have been waiting on the Xenoblade Chronicles X Switch 2 60fps update.

When this game runs properly aka at 60fps, then I’ll be considering a switch 2.

@Max_the_German There is no excuse when Sony and Microsoft were fast with updates for the first year, especially when XCX:DE released this year. The selling point of the Switch 2 should be new games, not trickled out updates for old games.

For a moment I thought this means a switch 2 edition but nah... From all Nintendo games this would be the best fit to give it a 60fps 4k boost.

I'm delaying a playthrough just waiting for a Switch 2 update.. would be cool if they bumped up the resolution and framerate one of these days, as game is clearly ready (according to data mine) and in need.

This and Monster Hunter Rise are at the top of my wish list for Switch 2 versions.

Would also love for Raccoon City Edition to be ported over 🥺

Well I know Nintendo will charge a switch 2 upgrade fee for each Xenoblade game and I will pay it and play the whole series over again. 🤷🏽‍♂️

The way my heart stopped reading that title

This is wonderful news, and hopefully they also announce Switch 2 enhancements or upgrades soon. I'm still playing and enjoying the heck out of this absolute masterpiece of a game, one of my favorites in the series, and I hope everyone still playing it or planning to in the future enjoy it as well. Happy Wednesday!

I’m stuck at a place where I haven’t played X or 3 yet, so now I feel like I got to wait and see if there will be a switch 2 update for them

Had me thinking this was more than a compatibility fix for a second.

Wish they put demos for the Xenoblade games....I can't decide which i should try.

I haven't noticed any issues playing on Switch 2, but that's good. I'm sure whenever I beat it, Nintendo will announce the Switch 2 upgrade that will make it look nicer and run at 60 FPS.

@Charlirnie
Start with the first one. The story doesn't require you to play them in order, but it certainly is better to do so.

Then if you like the combat of the first game and want to explore a big map with little story to get in your way, play X. Can't speak to X Definitive Edition, but I didn't find the WiiU version that great despite liking XC1's combat.

"Previously identified issues have been resolved"

Ah! They've finally removed Lin and Tatsu?

I still need to revisit this game. It's on my Christmas list, so hopefully it shows up in the gift pile.

@Jade37
Thanks for the reply...i think I'm going to go with your advice

Continue to be baffled by the rather slow drip of what seem to me to be rather easy to implement updates to old Switch games such as 60fps and resolution bumps. So many old Switch games I'd be delighted to pick up but not going to bother when I know some 60fps mode will inevitably come right after I already finished the game.

You know. . . has anyone considered the potential scenario "There is no 60 FPS mode, and never will be"? Just because there is code related to such in the release game, doesn't mean there's the intent to turn that into a finished feature. It could just as easily be the remnant of a proposed feature that has since been abandoned, or perhaps soft-abandoned in the "no current plans, maybe we'll do something with it sometime" sense.

I'm worried about the 60fps mode. It's either one of two things. Either they were having issues getting it implemented properly on the S2 or they are going to charge some fee to unlock it with an S2 edition. Feel like I should still hold off on this one.

@xenobladexfan
yeah i feel like in terms of franchises Xenoblade, Trails and Octopath are my holy trinity of most wanted switch 2 upgrades in no particular order (though dragon quest XI is a big one too alongside those Tales-of remasters mainly because the tales-of series had battles in 60fps on all other systems including the ps3 and wii for graces.)

@BigRed40
While not a first party game that switch-2 patch for DQIII HD-2D came out within a week or so of when i had finished it so i know that feeling all too well.

@Mgalens I agree, there are at least 5 trails games that desperately need switch 2 versions, the two crossbell games and trails daybreak ii, also the cold steel games really need an upgrade too.

Tales of xillia and Tales of vesperia run fine on switch 2 with vesperia running at 60fps.
I would love to see Tales of Arise ported to switch 2.

Also xenoblade x, 3 and 2 all need performance upgrades on switch 2 but I doubt xeno 2 will ever get one because I could see monolith soft making a definitive version of that game in 2027.

It’s too late for me, but the Xenoblade games could definitely use the boost, no matter how they choose to do it. But X isn’t the game I would go back to, dang story play through took me 150 hours. I would go back to the dlc for 2&3 tho cause I haven’t played those yet

@xenobladexfan
ah its nice to hear Xillia runs well since i heared Graces F had an issue with input lag in combat, do wish that the Xillia switch port had 60fps combat like on ps3 but is nice to hear its stable at least (i remember while xillia still had some perfect dodge mechanics with jude it didnt feel as intense as Graces F could be on harder difficulties where perfect dodges are vital)

@Max_the_German I think generally that’s the right approach but for a game that released this year it seems a bit silly to hold it back.

Damn it I thought it was an upgrade when I seen the picture. I've been waiting to play this!

From my experience, some of the cutscenes played with out of sync voice acting on Switch 2. Namely the final scenes of the base game and the final scenes of the additional story, which was massively annoying and inconvenient timing.

@TripleJump Yeah ,maybe you're right. It's true that this is a massive game. I really loved every second of it on Wii U, so I'll just wait for the patch, to replay it in 60 fps.

It's not as if we don't have A LOT of games to play meanwhile on Switch ! (My backlog on this little machine, counting S1 games, is just insane) ;D