Nintendo sells Switch 2 upgrade for Xenoblade DE
Nintendo released Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition ver. 2.0.0 on June 9, 2026, adding Nintendo Switch 2 compatibility and a paid Switch 2 upgrade on the eShop for £8 in the UK.
Nintendo released version 2.0.0 of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition on June 9, 2026, and listed a separate Nintendo Switch 2 edition for purchase on the Nintendo eShop. The update notes state the Definitive Edition was made compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition; the patch followed a Nintendo Direct presentation earlier that day.
The eShop entry shows the Switch 2 version as a paid upgrade and lists a UK price of £8. The listing identifies the purchase as a distinct Switch 2-compatible edition rather than a free patch for current Nintendo Switch owners.
Nintendo announced during the Nintendo Direct that Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 will also receive Nintendo Switch 2 versions later in the year. The company did not provide release dates or pricing details for those ports.
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition is a remaster of the original Xenoblade title. The update for the Definitive Edition focuses on system compatibility with the Switch 2; the existing Nintendo Switch build received no gameplay or content changes.
The content on our website is provided for informational purposes only. We strive to keep our news accurate and up to date, but we cannot guarantee its completeness, reliability, or absolute accuracy.
ps5.news is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or decisions made based on this content. Any actions you take after reading our materials are at your own risk. Always verify important information through official sources where possible.
Articles by this author
