Some gamers believe that Monolith Soft could be planning a Nintendo Switch 2 version of the popular Xenoblade Chronicles 2. If confirmed, this rumor could be great news for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 fans, as the classic RPG could use an upgrade on Nintendo’s new platform.
The Xenoblade Chronicles series started in 2010, receiving multiple mainline entries over the years. Released in 2017, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 quickly became a big hit, selling over 2.7 million units worldwide. Until now, four mainline entries have been released for the series, with the most recent one being Xenoblade Chronicles 3, launched in 2022 for the original Switch.
Gamers recently spotted a Monolith Soft job ad on social media, which used a GIF with a Xenoblade Chronicles 2 cutscene in it. However, the cutscene had noticeably different lighting and improved background details when compared to the original game, which made fans wonder if it came from a Nintendo Switch 2 version of the RPG. Fans speculated whether this could mean improved graphics, quality-of-life improvements, and maybe even some changes to the gameplay. Considering that Xenoblade Chronicles 2 was solely released for the original Switch during its first year, it would make sense to upgrade the...
