Xenoblade Chronicles X: Is a Switch 2 Version on the Horizon?

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Summary

  • Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition has a hidden 60 FPS mode, but trying to enable it on the Switch leads to issues.
  • Some now speculate that this setting may be reserved for use with the Nintendo Switch 2.
  • More details about the Switch 2 will be revealed on April 2.

In the Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, a secret 60 frames per second (FPS) mode has been found by modders. It’s speculated that this high-speed mode might have been set aside for the potential Switch 2, although it could also be a discarded concept from Monolith Soft during remastering. This undiscovered FPS mode could potentially hint at the development of a future version of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition tailored for the Switch 2.

The enhanced edition, titled “Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, is an upgraded and polished version of the original game launched for Wii U in 2015. This revamped version boasts visual enhancements and multiple interface and exploration improvements to compensate for the absence of the GamePad, as well as modifications to battles like eliminating BLADE and Field Levels. For long-time fans, this edition offers additional story content in the post-game phase, deepening the lore with a fresh Skell pilot character and an entirely new enemy faction.

The game “Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition” debuted on March 20 for the Nintendo Switch, and whispers are already swirling about a potential version of the game for the Nintendo Switch 2. On Twitter, modder masagratordev revealed details about the RPG’s adjustable resolution range and a secret 60 FPS mode within it. Masagratordev reported that activating this feature on the Switch results in odd problems with the game, such as the gameplay being displayed every second frame at a 60 FPS output, but players only get 30 usable frames to work with. Interestingly, masagratordev added that no other “Xenoblade” title has this concealed setting.

Xenoblade Chronicles X Hidden Settings Raises Speculation About a Switch 2 Version

There are whispers among modders and players alike that Xenoblade Chronicles X might be making its way to the rumored Switch 2. Given how astonishing it was that such a vast open-world game as Xenoblade Chronicles X could even run on the Wii U, many experts attribute this feat to Monolith Soft’s exceptional skills.

It’s speculated that initially, the studio aimed to upgrade the Definitive Edition to run at 60 frames per second on the Switch, but they eventually concluded it was unrealistic and gave up halfway through the process. The fact that this setting remains in the game without being completely removed has sparked talk about a possible future patch for the Switch 2, which might enable Xenoblade Chronicles X to run at 60 FPS.

Despite not achieving a steady 60 frames per second, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition continues to be an astounding technological feat. Its immense size and the boundless freedom offered by a fully connected planet make it one of the most highly regarded games from the Wii U era. On the Nintendo Switch, the game’s grand ambition and scope are still preserved, now featuring high-definition graphics, a revamped soundtrack, and numerous modern player-friendly enhancements to cater to today’s gaming audience.

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2025-03-20 20:54