A New Xenoblade Might Be Coming To The Switch

Fans across forums and social media have been buzzing about a possible new Xenoblade title in development for the Switch 2.

While Nintendo hasn’t made anything official yet, several breadcrumbs suggest that something big is brewing at Monolith Soft.

It might not stop at a new entry since upgrades and re-releases for older titles are also being discussed.

Is This the Same Pattern We Saw Before Xenoblade 3?

The excitement first reignited when longtime Xenoblade composer Manami Kiyota posted on social media about working on a new project with international collaborators.

It might not say much on its own, but fans immediately remembered a similar teaser she posted in 2022, right before Xenoblade Chronicles 3 was made official. While this new project isn’t confirmed to be Xenoblade, Kiyota has worked almost exclusively with the series for over a decade. Her pattern of teasing just before major announcements has now become something fans take seriously.

Is Monolith Soft Working on Something Behind the Scenes?

The studio behind the series, Monolith Soft, has kept a low profile since XC3 while quietly hiring for a big RPG project.

Whether this is Xenoblade Chronicles 4 or a new IP remains unclear, but either way, the timing lines up with Kiyota’s reveal and the industry’s expectations for major Switch 2 exclusives.

Developer Tetsuya Takahashi once stated that a future Xenoblade game would look, sound, and feel very different from the past titles.

That means the next title may not be a direct sequel, but something that still lives within the DNA of the series.

Will Xenoblade 2 and 3 Get Switch 2 Upgrades?

While speculation about the new game is growing, there's just as much interest in whether the older titles will get polished up for Switch 2.

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and 3 both suffer from technical issues, especially when played portably.

Visuals are muddy, frame rates are capped at 30fps, and some mechanics haven’t aged well. Players are understandably asking for upgrades now that the Switch 2 supports 1080p in handheld mode and can run at 60fps.

A decade since its release in 2027 might be the right moment to celebrate Xenoblade Chronicles 2 with a proper comeback. Some fans suggested an epilogue leading into XC3, UI improvements, or including Torna with the main game.

Many players also dream of quality-of-life features like global blade management or updated UI designs. Still, not everyone is on board with a remake.

There’s also a belief that efforts are better spent on future titles than revisiting what’s already out. Some fear the price tag will be too high for what’s essentially a minor upgrade.

Between Kiyota’s cryptic message, the “LEGACY” label, and new job listings, the odds of a new Xenoblade game hitting the Switch 2 are pretty high.

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