Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Switch 2 Edition Bugs Confirmed, Fix Data Coming Soon
The bugs surface just days after the title earned a Metacritic score of 90 from six reviews, with critics praising the improved visuals and performance, so Nintendo's quick fix response is critical to maintaining that reception.
Key Facts
- Nintendo Support confirmed bugs in Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on August 5, 2026.
- The accessory slot bug reduces equipment slots from 3 to 2 when loading an amiibo that grants Bonus WP after using the Accessory Expansion Kit.
- The battle BGM becomes quieter in the game, with no trigger conditions given.
- Fix data is being prepared, with distribution date to be announced later.
- The game is available for download on Nintendo Switch 2 at 9,778 yen, with an upgrade pass for 1,000 yen for Switch version owners.
Reporting from 1 source: Game Spark.
Nintendo Support announced on August 5, 2026, via X that several bugs have been confirmed in Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, which began distribution on July 30 for the Nintendo Switch 2. The first bug causes accessory equipment slots to decrease from 3 to 2 under specific conditions. This occurs after starting Advanced New Game, using the Accessory Expansion Kit to obtain 3 slots, then loading an amiibo in the menu and receiving Bonus WP. The issue does not happen if anything other than Bonus WP is obtained. The second bug makes the battle BGM quieter. Nintendo is preparing update data to fix these issues, and will announce the distribution date once decided. Until then, players are advised to avoid the bug conditions when using amiibo. The game is available for download on Nintendo Switch 2 at 9,778 yen (tax included), with an upgrade pass for 1,000 yen for those who purchased the Switch version. A packaged version is scheduled for release on October 1 at 9,778 yen.
- The first bug requires a specific sequence: start Advanced New Game, trade bonus EXP to the Battle Bard in the field for the Accessory Expansion Kit, then load an amiibo from System in the menu and receive Bonus WP.
- The second bug is a quieter battle BGM, with no trigger conditions given.
- Nintendo advises players to avoid the bug conditions when using amiibo until the fix data is distributed.
- The upgrade pass for Switch owners costs 1,000 yen, and the packaged version launches October 1 at 9,778 yen.
- The Metacritic score of 90 came from six reviews, including 100 from Impulsegamer, 90 from TheSixthAxis and Nintendo Insider, 85 from Nintenduo, and 84 from Vandal.
- Impulsegamer called it "the definitive version of an undeniable Nintendo masterpiece."
- TheSixthAxis said the game "finally feels like it has reached its ultimate form" on Switch 2, citing upscaling that improves clarity and performance plus modest additional content.
- Nintendo Insider noted the game "still has minor graphical issues and doesn't fully reach its potential" but praised smoother frame rates, improved resolution, quality-of-life improvements, and new content.
- Vandal noted the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Expansion Pass must be purchased separately, and highlighted the opportunity to play the additional story again with clearer visuals.
- Nintenduo said the game "has arrived on Nintendo Switch 2 in the form it should have been," describing it as crisp and smooth.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 1 cited source below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.