Nintendo Identifies Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Switch 2 Edition Bugs, Update On The Way
Nintendo has confirmed it is preparing an update to fix bugs discovered in Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Switch 2 Edition, just a week after the enhanced version launched on the console. The issues centre on quieter-than-intended battle music and a glitch in New Game+ mode that can cause a third accessory slot to vanish, prompting numerous player reports before Nintendo acknowledged the problems.
According to a Nintendo Support notice, the accessory slot bug occurs specifically when players use the Accessory Expansion Kit to expand equipment slots from two to three, then scan an amiibo via the system menu to receive "Bonus WP" — though any accessories already equipped are not lost in the process. Nintendo says it has confirmed both this issue and the lowered battle BGM volume, and will announce a release date for the fix once one is set, while apologising for the inconvenience.
In short
- Nintendo confirms bugs in Xenoblade Chronicles 2's Switch 2 Edition.
- Battle music volume and a New Game+ accessory slot glitch identified.
- Fix update is in development; release date to be announced.
Explained simply
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a role-playing game from Nintendo, set in a world where people live on the backs of huge living Titans. Players explore, fight enemies and build a team of characters, with battle music and equipment choices forming part of the experience.
The Switch 2 Edition is an enhanced version of the game for Nintendo’s newer console. New Game+ lets players begin another playthrough while carrying some progress forward, and amiibo are figures or cards that can be scanned by the console for in-game bonuses. These features matter to players who revisit the game or customise their characters’ equipment.
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