Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Switch 2 Edition Trailer Shows New Outfits and Blade Commands
Nintendo has released an overview trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, a boosted version of the 2017 JRPG built for the next Nintendo console. The upgrade pack promises higher performance options and adds several new ways to play, including new character outfits and a mode that lets you command multiple Blades at once.
What’s changing in Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
The edition is positioned as an enhanced upgrade to the original Switch release. When you purchase the upgrade pack, Nintendo says you’ll be able to target:
- TV mode: 4K at 60fps
- Handheld mode: 1080p at 60fps
Beyond the performance upgrades, the trailer highlights additional content tied to the game’s core cast and combat structure. Players will receive new outfit designs for Pyra and Mythra, plus new gameplay features built around controlling Blades.
New content and gameplay features
Nintendo’s overview also lists three major additions:
- New outfit designs for Pyra and Mythra
- Merc Assault mode, enabling direct control of up to six Blades
- A rare Blade named MOMO, who can switch between light and dark forms
What to watch next
With the overview trailer now out, players will likely want to see how Merc Assault changes party management in practice, and how MOMO’s light/dark swapping will affect team builds and combat flow. Additional details on the upgrade pack and any further Switch 2-specific features are expected to follow.
