Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Switch 2 update finally makes a huge quality-of-life change that JRPG fans were begging for 8 years ago
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 has received a Switch 2 update that adds an option to turn off its controversial gacha-style Blade acquisition animation. The change matters because players have criticised the repeated, unskippable sequence since the JRPG launched eight years ago, particularly when opening large numbers of Core Crystals.
The update allows players to disable the animation through the game’s settings, making the process of obtaining Blades faster and less repetitive. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 originally released for Nintendo Switch in 2017, and the improvement follows the game’s compatibility with Nintendo’s newer Switch 2 hardware.
In short
- Switch 2 update lets players disable Blade-opening animations.
- Fans had requested the quality-of-life change for eight years.
- The option speeds up repeated Core Crystal openings.
Explained simply
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a fantasy game that launched on Nintendo Switch in 2017. Players acquire companion characters called Blades as they progress through the story, each with distinct abilities and roles.
Blades are obtained through randomised draws using items called Core Crystals. When a player opens a Core Crystal, an animation sequence plays to reveal which Blade they have received. These sequences cannot be skipped, so players who open many crystals during the game see them repeatedly.
Since the game's launch, players have criticised the repeated, unskippable animations for making the process of obtaining Blades time-consuming. Over eight years, the community has frequently requested the ability to disable or skip these sequences to streamline the experience.
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