Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition worked on by Baten Kaitos remaster dev [update: also 2]
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
July 24: An interesting tidbit has come to light about Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, as it’s been revealed that Logicalbeat worked on the game.
Monolith Soft, the team behind the original game, was involved as well. That said, it looks like Logicalbeat had a hand in getting the title to run at 60 frames per second and at 4K.
Why Xenoblade Chronicles stands strong as one of Nintendo’s best games
Posted on 1 month ago by Ethan in Features, New Nintendo 3DS, Switch, Wii | 0 comments
Xenoblade Chronicles has been through a lot since its original release in 2010. At first, it wasn’t even slated to receive an American release – the game was eventually localized by Nintendo of Europe, but even with a complete English dub, Nintendo of America had no intent for a stateside release. Eventually, fan outcry in the form of Operation Rainfall helped convince Nintendo to release the game in North America as a GameStop exclusive in 2011.
Fast forward to today, and the original Xenoblade Chronicles is one of the most highly-rated JRPGs of all time – and even though it’s over 15 years old, it still holds up as one of Nintendo’s best. So if you’re on the fence about getting the new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and our review of its new features wasn’t quite enough to convince you, maybe this overview and breakdown of the game as a whole will.
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition review
Posted on 2 months ago by Ethan in Reviews, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
System: Switch 2
Release date: June 9, 2026
Developer: Monolith Soft
Publisher: Nintendo
It’s well-known that Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition stands strong as one of the greatest JRPGs of all time. It’s got a great story, fantastic voice acting, memorable music, well-written characters, an interesting battle system that may remind some of an MMO, and much more – in other words, it’s an absolute must-play if you like JRPGs at all. And all of this was true back when the Definitive Edition first released for Nintendo Switch in 2020 as well. Now Nintendo has released a Switch 2 Edition for Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, promising better performance and visuals while simultaneously giving the game an incredibly wordy title. For the most part, this upgrade is a hit – but it does struggle in a few specific areas, which we’ll go into detail on in a moment.
Beginner tips for Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
Posted on 2 months ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Those playing Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition can now check out our lineup of beginner tips.
June’s Nintendo Direct announced Switch 2 Editions for all three numbered Xenoblade games, which means it’s the perfect time to get into one of Nintendo’s greatest franchises of all time. If you’re new to the series and haven’t played Xenoblade before, we’d recommend starting out with the first game and playing them in order.
As with all games, Xenoblade Chronicles does have a little bit of a learning curve. The combat isn’t what’s typically expected from a JRPG, so if you’re looking to get into this game for the first time and need some pointers, we’ve got you covered. No major spoilers here, though we do discuss two early-game party members, so if you really want to know absolutely nothing going into the game you might want to come back later.
Xenoblade Chronicles 1, 2, and 3 Nintendo Switch 2 Editions announced
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Xenoblade Chronicles 1, 2, and 3 Nintendo Switch 2 Editions were just announced. The first game is out today followed by Xenoblade Chronicles 2 on July 30, 2026 and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 on December 3.
Physical versions are also coming. The rollout is July 30, October 1, and December 3 for the three RPGs.
Why all four Xenoblade Chronicles games need Nintendo Switch 2 Editions
Posted on 9 months ago by Ethan in Features, Switch 2 | 0 comments
If you’re at all familiar with JRPGs, then you’ve definitely at least heard of the Xenoblade Chronicles series. And if you’ve only heard of them and haven’t played them, you should definitely change that as soon as possible – or, potentially, wait just a little longer. Recently, Monolith Soft shared a recruitment video on Twitter, and fans noticed that the included footage of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 looked a little bit different than they were used to. Some pointed out different lighting and different textures, though in our opinion this isn’t doesn’t necessarily confirm a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of the game – even if the textures and frame rate really are improved, it could just be a development build. Regardless, this got us thinking about simple changes that Switch 2 versions of all four Xenoblade Chronicles games could use.
Tetris 99 reveals 46th Maximus Cup with Xenoblade Chronicles X theme
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
March 10: Tetris 99 is planning its 46th Maximus Cup, and this time around, a new theme based on Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is up for grabs. This comes in celebration of the RPG’s launch on Nintendo Switch next week.
Anyone that’s a part of the Nintendo Switch Online program can participate. During the event, you’ll need to play the online mode, which grants points for each match. The higher you place, the more points you’ll earn. Nintendo will be giving out the Xenoblade Chronicles X theme once 100 points are collected. The theme comes with background art, music, and Tetrimino designs based on the game.
Xenoblade composer shares a message, says “it’s time for a fresh start”
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
Kenji Hiramatsu, one of the main composers of the Xenoblade Chronicles series, has shared a special message and says that “it’s time for a fresh start”.
Hiramatsu has worked on the franchise since the very beginning. Some of the tracks he’s been involved with include Engage the Enemy, You Will Know Our Names, Counterattack, You Will Recall Our Names, and You Will Know Our Names – Finale.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition soundtracks seeing official release
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Procyon Studio has announced extensive plans for the Xenoblade Chronicles soundtracks, with Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition now confirmed to be seeing official releases.
The Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Original Soundtrack is due out on August 2, 2023. It contains over 140 tracks, clocking in at roughly nine hours.
Is Xenoblade too complex for you? Explaining why the series is so good
Posted on 4 years ago by Luiz in Features, New Nintendo 3DS, Switch, Videos, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments
We are just a couple of weeks away from the release of Xenoblade Chronicles 3, which feels a little bit surreal considering that the game was announced in February of this year.
As expected, a lot of people are trying to get into the series before the third entry comes out, and some will probably hear about how the series is complex and not always super friendly to beginners. Although it is undeniable that Xenoblade can be complicated sometimes, I get the impression that when the discourse is so focused on the series complexity, there’s a chance that we are scaring some future fans.
Taking that into consideration, I decided to make a video talking about the overall appeal of the series and why fans love it so much despite the complexity. Feel free to check out the video down below.
