Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Switch 2 Edition overview trailer reveals Xenosaga’s MOMO as a new Blade and Merc Assault mode
Yoshiki DomaeNintendoLogicalbeatMonolith Soft

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Switch 2 Edition overview trailer reveals Xenosaga’s MOMO as a new Blade and Merc Assault mode

Nintendo and Monolith Soft unveiled a new trailer for the Switch 2 Edition of *Xenoblade Chronicles 2*, introducing MOMO from *Xenosaga* as a Rare Blade. The edition features enhanced graphics, a Merc Assault mode, and new costumes for characters Pyra and Mythra, launching on July 30, 2026.

Siliconera Siliconera+3 sources24 July 2026 · 21:05 UTC
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Nintendo and Monolith Soft have revealed that MOMO Mizrahi from the *Xenosaga* trilogy will join *Xenoblade Chronicles 2* as a Rare Blade in the upcoming Switch 2 Edition.1456

The new trailer showcases MOMO's unique design, featuring a weapon resembling a ball-and-chain flail with Bunnie's face, and her second form includes light and dark elemental affinities.

“She’ll appear alongside the Blade Merc Assault battle mode, Pyra and Mythra costumes, and a quest,” the announcement stated.2

The Switch 2 Edition will run at 60fps and support 1080p HD in handheld mode and 4K when docked.

The Upgrade Pack for existing owners will be available, allowing them to access these enhancements.

The game is set to launch on July 30, 2026, with physical copies arriving on October 1, 2026.

“We were involved in cooperating with the support of 4K & 60fps for Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition's Nintendo Switch 2 Edition,” said Yoshiki Domae, representative director of Logicalbeat, the developer behind the remaster.3

The edition promises to enhance the expansive adventure, allowing players to command a group of Blades for strategic victories, with new outfit designs for Pyra and Mythra.

The trailer highlights the story, characters, and combat enhancements, building excitement for the upcoming release.

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“The Switch 2 Edition launches July 30, 2026, with an upgrade pack available for existing Switch owners. Enhancements include 4K resolution docked and 60fps performance, along with new Pyra and Mythra costumes, the Merc Assault battle mode, and a new quest featuring MOMO.”
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SiliconeraSiliconera
“Nintendo and Monolith Soft confirmed MOMO Mizrahi from the *Xenosaga* trilogy will be a Blade in theupcoming Switch 2 Edition of *Xenoblade Chronicles 2* in a new trailer going over additions.”
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RPG SiteRPG Site
“Japanese developer Logicalbeat who worked on the remaster for has updated its website to reveal that it worked on the Switch 2 Edition of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition's 4K 60fps support.”
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My Nintendo NewsMy Nintendo News
“It has been that the Baten Kaitos remaster developer, Logicalbeat, were the team that helped out with the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of the excellent .”
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Crunchyroll
“Next week marks the launch of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, which brings a number of enhancements to the Monolith Soft RPG. Those are on display in a new overview trailer along with a look at its story, characters and combat, so check it out below ahead of the game’s July 30 launch.”
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