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How to Update Xenoblade Chronicles 3

Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model

Follow these steps to update Xenoblade Chronicles 3, or review the software's update history.

Note
  • Save data will still be available for use after downloading the update.
  • The update will download and install automatically if the system is connected to the internet and the Software Auto-Updates setting is enabled on your Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch console. To ensure you have space to download the update, please review our storage tips for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.

On June 3, 2025, a new software update for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 became available for download. Please take a moment to download and install this update while your Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch console is connected to the Internet.

Complete these steps

  1. Connect your Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch console to the internet.
    • How to connect Nintendo Switch 2 to a wireless home network
      1. Place the Nintendo Switch 2 console within 10 feet of the wireless router so there will be a strong wireless signal.
      2. Select System Settings from the HOME Menu. The System Settings icon highlighted on the HOME Menu on Nintendo Switch 2
      3. Select Internet, and then Internet SettingsConfiguración de internetParamètres InternetConfigurações de internet. Your console will automatically search for nearby wireless network signals. Internet page highlighted in the System Settings on Nintendo Switch 2
      4. Select the appropriate network name (SSID) from the list.
      5. Use the onscreen keyboard to enter the network's wireless password, if one is required. Entering wireless network password using on-screen keyboard in the System Settings on Nintendo Switch 2
      6. The connection will be tested. Once the test is complete, select OK.
        • If the connection test fails, an error code and message will appear. Search for our support article on the error code for steps to troubleshoot the connection.

      For more details, please see How to Connect to the Internet on Nintendo Switch 2

    • How to connect Nintendo Switch to a wireless home network
      1. Place the Nintendo Switch console within 10 feet of the wireless router to ensure a strong wireless signal.
      2. Select Settings from the HOME Menu System Settings icon highlighted on the HOME Menu Screen on the Nintendo Switch console.
      3. Select Internet, and then Internet Settings Internet is selected on the System Settings menu on the Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Switch will automatically search for near-by Wi-Fi signals.
      4. Select the appropriate network name (SSID) from the list.
      5. If prompted, use the onscreen keyboard to enter the network's wireless password Onscreen keyboard displayed when a network's wireless password is required.
      6. The Nintendo Switch will test the Internet connection. Once the test is complete, select OK to complete the process.

      For more information, see How to Connect to the Internet Using a Wireless Network.

  2. From the HOME Menu, select the icon for the software you wish to update without starting the game or application.
  3. Press the + Button or – Button on your controller. The current version number will display under the software title.
  4. Select Software Update followed by Via the Internet.

Latest update: Ver. 2.2.1 (Released June 3, 2025)

The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo Switch 2:

General

  • Several adjustments have been made to improve gameplay on Nintendo Switch 2.

Past updates

  • Ver. 2.2.0 (Released January 18, 2024)

    Additional Functionality

    • Now compatible with “Noah” and “Mio” amiibo. By scanning the amiibo in “System” > “amiibo” in the Menu Screen, you will be able to use the following special clothing items.
      • Noah amiibo

        You can acquire the “N’s Consul Suit” outfit for Noah. You can also get variations without Noah, Lanz, or Euni’s jacket.

      • Mio amiibo

        You can acquire the “M’s Consul Suit” outfit for Mio. You can also get variations without Mio, Sena, or Taion’s jacket.

    • Fulfill certain conditions and talk to the NPC Miibomii at Llyn Nyddwr Camp in the Fornis region to receive rewards identical to what would be received with the Noah or Mio amiibo.
  • Ver. 2.1.1 (Released September 12, 2023)

    Bug Fixes

    • Fixed an issue where not having the Expansion Pass would cause the Special Hero BGM, Audio environment in Audio Setting, as well as Notifications to not display.
    • Fixed an issue with Staying Power’s Art Follow-Up, where activating Fusion Arts would cause the Follow-Up Attack damage to be dealt to the character using Fusion Arts and allies.
  • Ver. 2.1.0 (Released July 19, 2023)

    Additional Functionality

    • Added amiibo functionality to the game for “Pyra” and “Mythra” amiibo. By scanning the amiibo in “System” > “amiibo” in the Menu Screen, you will be able to use the following special clothing items.
      • Pyra amiibo

        Aegis Sword: Pyra (Limited to Swordfighter)

      • Mythra amiibo

        Aegis Sword: Mythra (Limited to Swordfighter)

    • A Nopon NPC, Miibomii, has appeared at Llyn Nyddwr Camp in the Fornis region. Meeting certain criteria while playing the game will also let you obtain the aforementioned Pyra and Mythra amiibo items from Miibomii.

    Bug Fixes for “Future Redeemed”

    Fixed the following issues for Expansion Pass Wave 4, “Future Redeemed”.

    • Increased the percentage chance to re-acquire Battle Manuals, Tactics Manuals, and Strategy Manuals.
    • Fixed an issue where players were unable to re-attempt the final battle after experiencing a party wipe.
    • Fixed an issue where some players were unable to complete the Chapter 2 quest, "Pursue Glimmer”, who's thought to have headed north-west.
  • Ver. 2.0.0 (Released April 25, 2023)

    Additions to Spec

    Bug Fixes

    • Fixed an issue where starting a NEW GAME after acquiring swimwear would make the player unable to receive the swimwear.
      • In the event that this issue is already affecting your game, updating the title will cause the swimwear to already be acquired.
    • Fixed an issue where a character’s status display in battle would remain the same as when interlinked.
  • Ver. 1.3.0 (Released February 15, 2023)

    Additional Functionality

    Bug Fixes

    • Fixed an issue where some enemy models were placed where the name and enemy did not match.
      • Issues where some Testudos were called “Armadillo”, and some Armadillos were called “Velites”, respectively.
    • Fixed an issue where leveling from Class Rank 9 to 10 when clearing the final battle would not unlock Appearances that should be unlocked.
      • In the event that this has already occurred, downloading the update will fix the issue, unlocking the appearance.
    • Fixed an issue where completing Roald, Fla’ran, and Zooza Collectopedia entries would cause them to display the initial reward.
    • Fixed an issue in Challenge Battles where lowering the Effects volume in Audio Settings would still cause battle sounds and footsteps to sound comparatively loud.
    • Fixed an issue where sliding down a rope using a specific timing would cause party members to continuously be KO’d and resurrected.
    • Fixed an issue where pressing buttons using a specific timing during a loading screen would cause the Battle Menu to appear after launching the game.
    • Fixed an issue where successfully completing Mio’s Chain Order would not cause Attacker and Healer hate to decrease.
    • Fixed additional issues to improve the gameplay experience.
  • Ver. 1.2.1 (Released October 20, 2022)

    General

    • Addressed several issues to improve game play experience.
  • Ver. 1.2.0 (Released October 13, 2022)

    Game Spec: Additions and Changes

    • Added function to receive Expansion Pass 2.
    • The availability of “Soyprimo Sauce” was previously restricted outside of the progress of a certain quest, so now the City Caravan shop located in the City will sell Soyprimo Sauce.
    • Increased the effect time bonus for Fusion Arts using the Flash Fencer’s “Acceleration” Art.

    Fixes

    • Fixed Collectopedia items “Gogol Dalm”, and “Gogol Olipple”, previously unavailable in Ver. 1.1.1, so that they can now be acquired.
    • Fixed an issue in which a character’s audio of falling in battle would play over the sound of them falling down before the screen faded to black.
    • Fixed additional issues to improve the gameplay experience.
  • Ver. 1.1.1 (Released September 6, 2022)

    Bug Fixes

    • Altered Perilwing Ryuho’s behavior pattern; made it undefeatable if player is in area that cannot be reached in the main scenario’s intended progression.
    • Fixed a bug in Teach's Ascension quest, "Shadow of Enmity", where the first battle sometimes did not end.
    • Fixed an issue where the battle with the Mysterious Raider in the "Severed Connection" quest sometimes did not end.
    • Fixed a problem in which the requested items "Gogol Vuaga" and "Gogol Dalm" for some Collectopedia Cards were not available.
    • Fixed a problem in which various effects were not occurring correctly for dishes other than "Baked Spongy Spud", and "Sunny-Style Fish Pie".
    • Fixed a bug that sometimes caused the Talent Arts button to disappear and not be able to be pressed during certain procedures. If this problem has already occurred, it will be fixed by loading the saved data after updating the software.
    • Fixed a problem in which the text "Verkaufen" in the store menu was overlapping the adjacent text when Language Settings was set to German.
    • In addition, several other issues have been fixed to make the game more enjoyable to play.
  • Ver. 1.1.0 (Released July 26, 2022)

    General Fixes

    • Added function to receive Expansion Pass item(s).
      • Downloading the Expansion Pass will add an “Expansion Pass” selection to the Main Menu, where the item(s) can be received.
      • The Main Menu can be opened during gameplay by pressing the X Button.

      (Added August 4, 2022) There was an error in the conditions under which the "Expansion Pass" item is added to the software. The "Expansion Pass" item will be added when the software is updated, even if the Expansion Pass has not been downloaded.

    • Fixes introduced to ensure a better gameplay experience.

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