Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition has a hidden 60 FPS mode, which suggests the recent game may have been future-proofed ahead of the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2. [UPDATE - February 19, 2026 - 9:26 am - This was indeed the case, as an enhanced Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is now available digitally.]
As confirmed by known modder MasaGrator, this 60 FPS mode is hidden in the game's executable but doesn't function properly, as enabling it causes some unspecified issues. While this mode could be some development leftover, it would definitely make more sense if its faulty implementation could be the basis upon which a Nintendo Switch 2 patch for the game could be built to allow the game to take advantage of the console's additional power and deliver a 60 FPS experience.
About Xenoblade Chronicles X:
- Dynamic resolution ranges: 504p-720p handheld, 760p-1080p docked
- Game's executable has hidden 60 FPS mode. It seems to be implemented only partially since enabling it causes weird issues. As a proof screen from function that sets UI speed, 1.0.1 pic.twitter.com/Ag09YVQ7g1— MasaGratoR (@masagratordev) March 20, 2025
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is the best way to experience one of the most unique entries in the series developed by Monolith Soft, thanks to the improved UI, streamlined mechanics and new content, though the presentation could have been polished a little more. You can learn more about the game in Nathan's review.
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition brings one of Nintendo’s best open worlds to a new audience with confidence, offering up much-improved UI, smartly-streamlined mechanics, and some intriguing new content. While the game’s presentation could perhaps use a touch more polish, the game is an out-of-this-world Switch RPG worth experiencing before Nintendo launches its next hardware.
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is now available on Nintendo Switch worldwide.
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