Monolith Soft and Nintendo are bringing Xenoblade Chronicles 2 to the Nintendo Switch 2 with an upgraded version launching on July 30. Unlike some recent titles requiring players to purchase upgraded ports at full price regardless of previous ownership, details on pricing pathways for existing owners are tied to the broader rollout, but the update itself packs significant changes beyond a standard visual bump.
Quick Facts
- Release Date: July 30
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
- Developer: Monolith Soft
- Key Additions: New storylines, graphical upgrades, and redesigned outfits for Pyra and Mythra
Major Redesigns for Pyra and Mythra
While the Switch 2 upgrade pack introduces new storylines and graphical enhancements, the visual revamps given to the game's central blades stand out as a major focal point. Pyra's armor retains portions of its original silhouette while swapping out signature red tones for a new white, black, and green color palette.
Mythra undergoes an even more dramatic shift. Her vivid light green clothing is replaced entirely by white and darker blue tones. Additionally, her characteristic blond hair is swapped for white hair featuring a blueish gradient.
Player Impact and Series Connection
Originally released in 2017 as one of the platform's early heavy-hitting RPGs, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 established Monolith Soft as a major force in the JRPG genre. The narrative follows Rex, a salvager who bonds with Pyra in a search for Elysium—a storyline that later loops into the events of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and its "Future Redeemed" DLC.
Since the original launch, Pyra and Mythra have grown into the definitive faces of the title, earning representation in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and dedicated amiibo figures. For long-time players revisiting the massive campaign on Nintendo Switch 2, the updated aesthetic options provide a fresh visual layer to emotional story beats without altering the core journey established by Rex and his companions.