Nintendo released the version 2.2.1 update for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 with “several adjustments” to improve gameplay on Nintendo Switch 2. The patch notes for the new update don’t elaborate further on what exactly has been improved for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 on Nintendo Switch 2, but this is still a promising sign for the game ahead of the console’s launch.
Read up on the patch notes below, via Nintendo’s support website.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Version 2.2.1 Update Patch Notes
The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo Switch 2:
General
- Several adjustments have been made to improve gameplay on Nintendo Switch 2.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 was officially released worldwide on July 29, 2022. The game depicts the future of the worlds of Xenoblade Chronicles and Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Familiar faces, places, and themes appeared in the game, alongside a brand-new cast of characters and a whole new world to explore – Aionios. The game is heavily focused on themes of life, loss, and the future. In Final Weapon’s 5/5 review of Xenoblade Chronicles 3, we stated it was “full of heart, soul, and decades of passion”. Moreover, the game features well over 150 hours of content, allowing players to explore to their heart’s content.
Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on June 5 for $449.99. A bundle will be available for $499.99 featuring Mario Kart World. Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 at Best Buy, Walmart and Target went live on April 24 and quickly sold out within just a few hours. However, Nintendo and other retailers will periodically replenish stock leading into launch. Lastly, other games like Cyberpunk 2077 and upgrade packs for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom will also be available.
