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Nintendo is issuing refunds for the Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Switch 2 Edition upgrade after complaints that the paid visual upgrade looks worse than the original; the patch offered 4K/60fps on TV and 1080p/60fps handheld, but users report mixed results and some have successfully obtained refunds via Nintendo support and the eShop refund form.
Nintendo appears to be issuing refunds to players who bought the Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 after reports that the upgrade performs poorly with worse textures and upscaling than the original; the exact studio behind the Switch 2 Edition isn’t confirmed, and affected buyers are advised to contact Nintendo Support.
Nintendo released Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition for Switch 2 to mixed early reactions: the game mostly runs at up to 60 FPS, but in busy areas like New Los Angeles a shimmering texture issue is noticeable. The shimmer appears more in handheld mode and may be tied to upscaling, prompting questions about future patches while players weigh the improved frame rate against visuals.
Nintendo Life reports four weekly waves of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition icons returning for Switch Online, with each icon costing 10 Platinum Points (and 5 for background/border); a Switch 2 Edition upgrade is available (£4.19/$4.99) alongside a full Switch 2 Edition (£54.99/$64.99) and a physical release arriving in April. The 4K/60fps (dock) and 1080p/60fps (handheld) upgrade accompanies the re-release, and icons refresh weekly, remaining live until 3/19 at 6pm PT. First wave is live now.
Nintendo released a Switch 2 Edition upgrade for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, delivering up to 4K and 60fps in TV mode and up to 60fps in handheld mode. The upgrade (from Switch 1) costs £4.19/$4.99 and is available now on the eShop, with a physical Switch 2 edition launching April 16. No new content beyond performance improvements is included, continuing Nintendo’s pattern of Switch 2 upgrades for select titles.
Nintendo released a Switch 2 Edition upgrade for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, available now as a paid patch (about $5/€5) that boosts framerate to 60fps and improves resolution on Switch 2. The upgrade applies to existing copies and will swap to the Switch 2 edition on physical releases, sparking mixed reactions over paid upgrades and hopes for similar upgrades to the rest of the Xenoblade lineup.
The article explains how Xenoblade Chronicles X connects to the broader series, revealing that it takes place in a different universe and detailing its complex plot involving alien factions, the White Whale, and dimensional rifts, culminating in a new world for humanity after Mira's destruction.
Nintendo has identified a voice sync bug in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition on the Switch 2, which is expected to be fixed in a future update. The game, released earlier this year, is part of ongoing efforts to improve Switch 2 compatibility, following recent updates to other first-party titles.