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Nintendo officially gives a huge Switch 2 makeover to its most underrated RPG
Nintendo will release a free Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 on 30 July, adding improved graphics, new story content and alternative outfits for key characters Pyra and Mythra. Unlike some recent Switch 2 releases, owners of the original game will not have to buy it again, making the update a notable refresh for the 2017 role-playing game.
The article argues that the new costumes are especially significant to fans because Pyra and Mythra have become the series’ best-known characters, appearing in Super Smash Bros. and receiving dedicated amiibo. Pyra’s outfit shifts towards white, black and green while retaining elements of her original armour, whereas Mythra receives a more dramatic white-and-dark-blue redesign, including white hair with a blue gradient.
In short
- Xenoblade Chronicles 2 receives a free Switch 2 upgrade on 30 July.
- The update adds graphics, story content and new character outfits.
- Pyra and Mythra receive substantial visual redesigns.
Explained simply
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a role-playing game released for Nintendo Switch in 2017 that has developed a dedicated player base. Two of its main characters, Pyra and Mythra, have become well known beyond the game, appearing in titles such as Super Smash Bros. and receiving dedicated collectable figures.
Nintendo will provide a free upgrade for owners of the original game to play it on Nintendo Switch 2 with improved graphics and new story content. Unlike some other games released for the newer console, which require players to purchase a separate version, this upgrade will be provided at no cost to existing owners.
The upgrade includes new outfits for Pyra and Mythra, redesigning the characters' appearance whilst retaining elements of their original look. The characters have become closely associated with the series, making these costume changes relevant to the game's established fanbase.