Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Switch 2 Edition Is Available
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition became available digitally on July 30, 2026, with upgraded performance and new playable content.
News summary
The digital Nintendo Switch 2 Edition became available on July 30, with the full game and an upgrade path for owners of the original Nintendo Switch release.
TV mode supports output up to 4K, while handheld mode reaches Full HD; both modes target 60 frames per second.
MOMO joins as a new Rare Blade with two forms and a dedicated quest.
Merc Assault lets players directly control up to six Blades, and Pyra and Mythra receive additional outfits.
Update overview
Nintendo’s enhanced edition combines the original adventure with platform-specific visual and performance upgrades. Existing owners can purchase the Upgrade Pack instead of buying the full Nintendo Switch 2 Edition again.
The new gameplay content centers on MOMO and Merc Assault. MOMO changes between two forms, while Merc Assault converts Blade deployment into an action battle mode with a six-Blade party.
Key details
The digital full edition costs $69.99 in the United States, and the Upgrade Pack costs $9.99 for players with an eligible Nintendo Switch copy.
Nintendo lists an estimated 45.8 GB file size for the Nintendo Switch 2 version. Ver. 3.0.0 is required for the added edition features, and existing save data remains usable.
Source timeline
Nintendo released Ver. 3.0.0 on July 22, 2026, preparing the software for the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition without changing the original Nintendo Switch version.
Nintendo published its availability article and opened the digital Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on July 30, 2026.