- Primary Subject: Xenoblade Chronicles on Switch 2
- Key Update: Xenoblade Chronicles 1, 2, and 3 are getting Switch 2 upgrades, and a new game, Xenoblade Genesis, is announced for 2027.
- Status: Published
- Last Verified: 2026-06-09
- Quick Answer: This article details the upcoming Switch 2 upgrades for Xenoblade Chronicles 1, 2, and 3, and the announcement of a new game, Xenoblade Genesis.
Xenoblade had a massive showing at the June 9 Nintendo Direct, as Xenoblade Chronicles 1, 2, and 3 will get Switch 2 upgrades. Even better, a brand-new title is coming next year, Xenoblade Genesis.
The original Xenoblade Chronicles, which features the now iconic protagonist Shulk, is now available as a standalone Switch 2 edition and as an upgrade path for those who own the Switch version. Chronicles 2 will arrive on July 30; meanwhile, Chronicles 3 will arrive this December 3
All of these announcements were capped off by the reveal of a new entry in the franchise, Genesis. The game not being numbered and touted as a "new beginning" for the series means Monolith Software is likely creating it as a perfect entry point for newcomers into the series.
Little is known, of course, but fans can let out a sigh of relief knowing they won't have to wait too long to get their hands on it, as it's scheduled for a 2027 release.
Earlier this year, Xenoblade Chronicles X also got its own Nintendo Switch 2 update, meaning that towards the end of 2026, the entire Xenoblade saga will be available to enjoy on Nintendo's latest hybrid system.
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