Xenoblade Chronicles Switch 2 Edition Runs at 4K and 60 Frames Per Second
The Switch 2 upgrade addresses the original game's 30-frames-per-second performance and plain textures, removing what the review describes as the main barrier for new players.
Reporting from 1 sources: Anime News Network.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Xenoblade Chronicles runs at 4K resolution in TV mode, full HD in handheld mode, and 60 frames per second with smoother cutscenes. The review calls the original game a labor of love from Monolith Soft and says the graphical improvements remove the performance barriers that filtered potential players on the original hardware.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Xenoblade Chronicles runs at 4K resolution in TV mode, full HD in handheld mode, and 60 frames per second. The review notes the cutscenes are smoother and sharper. The original game was developed by Monolith Soft and released on the Wii in 2010 before getting a Definitive Edition on the original Switch. The Switch 2 version is an update of that Definitive Edition. The review describes the game as a story about challenging destiny, with Shulk wielding the Monado, a sword that grants visions of the future. The combat is real-time and strategic, requiring party positioning and chain attacks.
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- Anime News Network Game Review