Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Switch 2 Edition Adds Shimmer And Heroes' Vault Mode
The Switch 2 line is being built as a paid upgrade path for owners of the existing Switch games rather than a fresh purchase, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is the next in that sequence, following Definitive Edition and Xenoblade Chronicles 2.
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Nintendo announced during a Nintendo Direct livestream on Wednesday that the Switch 2 edition of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 will add a new character, Shimmer, and a Heroes' Vault mode with roguelite gameplay where players unlock upgrades by defeating enemies. The Switch 2 edition launches December 3 physically and digitally, and owners of the original Switch game can buy an upgrade pack.
The new mode adds roguelite structure to the RPG: players unlock upgrades as they defeat enemies. Shimmer joins the cast. The Switch 2 edition also carries 4K resolution, full HD in handheld mode, and a 60fps framerate, along with a high-speed vehicle, racing modes, new equipment designs, and voiceover for Heart-to-heart scenes.
Owners of the original Switch release can buy an upgrade pack rather than the full edition. Xenoblade Chronicles 2's Switch 2 Edition launched digitally with its upgrade pack on July 30 and gets a physical release on October 1; Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition's Switch 2 Edition launched digitally on June 9, with a physical version out July 30. A new game, Xenoblade Genesis, is set for Switch 2 in 2027.
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