Alrest Awakens in 4K: Xenoblade 2 Finds a Second Life

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 has returned with a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, bringing major visual improvements and new gameplay content to Monolith Soft’s cloud-sea RPG.

The upgraded edition supports 4K resolution in TV mode and 1080p in handheld mode, with gameplay and cutscenes running at up to 60 frames per second. The improvements are designed to make exploration, battles and cinematic sequences appear sharper and smoother than the original Nintendo Switch release.

The largest new addition is Merc Assault, an action-focused battle mode that allows players to directly control teams of up to six Blades. Players can freely move across the battlefield, switch between their selected Blades and combine Special Arts to defeat enemies during mercenary missions.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition also introduces MOMO, a new Rare Blade with two interchangeable forms. Switching between Real Mode and Imaginary Mode changes both MOMO’s appearance and elemental affinity, giving players additional options when building a team.

MOMO receives her own Blade Quest titled The Home of the Soul. New costume designs for Pyra and Mythra are also included and can appear during regular gameplay as well as story cutscenes.

Players who already own Xenoblade Chronicles 2 on Nintendo Switch can purchase an upgrade pack instead of buying the complete game again. The new features are exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2.

Torna: The Golden Country also receives improved performance on Nintendo Switch 2. Eligible versions can run at 4K and 60 FPS in TV mode or 1080p and 60 FPS in handheld mode after the supporting update.

With smoother performance, higher resolution, a directly controlled Blade battle mode and new character content, this edition offers returning players a meaningful reason to revisit the world of Alrest.