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Games DatabaseJul 28, 2026Xenoblade Chronicles 2Rex, Pyra, and Mythra cross the cloud sea of Alrest in Monolith Soft's 2017 Switch JRPG.→

NewsJul 25, 2026Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Switch 2 Edition Gets Overview TrailerNintendo's new Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Switch 2 Edition trailer confirms 4K/60fps TV play, Merc Assault, MOMO from Xenosaga, and an October physical release.→

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