
Ys X: Proud Nordics on Switch 2 will run at 60fps, will offer a Prioritize Performance mode up to 120fps
Ys X: Proud Nordics, the significantly upgraded version of Ys X: Nordics, has been confirmed to support a Prioritize Performance mode with up to 120fps gameplay in addition to its default 60fps frame rate in a new report from the Japanese outlet Inside Games.
Ahead of its launch on July 31, there still was no confirmation about the Switch 2 enhanced version of Ys X until now. Not only does this report confirm that the game runs at 60fps by default on Nintendo Switch 2, but that there is also a Prioritize Performance mode offering up to 120fps gameplay.

Here are the other new key points we found in the article, without spoiling too much of the new content:
- The new storyline on the Aland Island will be completely separated from the original main story, so you can do the new content at any time. However, Inside Games recommends doing both stories in parallel, as the new storyline will add more depth to the original story, and you can also strengthen your characters in the former.
- One of the new explorable areas on the island will be a Tower, which will include traverse attempts on high beams to reach treasure chests. Falling down these beams will not deal any actual damage, though, so players will be able to comfortably challenge the paths.
- The new Mana Hold action will play many roles in the Tower, with features ranging from placing climbing spots to mitigating several boss attacks.
- The new Muspelheim challenge dungeon will have a very hard difficulty. The score gathered from a gameplay session will be converted to crystals that can be used to unlock more benefits in the dungeon, such as extending the time limit, improving treasure boxes' qualities and frequencies, and adjusting enemy strengths.
- The Colosseum will feature battles against strong enemies in both duo and solo character modes, and rewards will be given based on the clear time rank and character mode.
- Ride Races will have 3 modes: Race, Score, and Time. You can choose to play as Adol or Karja, and the other one not chosen will appear as a rival in Race Mode.
- A new Endless Waters zone is also added as an endgame feature for naval battles, with the highest 5-star difficulty level. You can fight as many waves as the time limit allows, and once it runs out you'll enter the final wave where you can win by defeating all enemies.

Ys X: Nordics is now available in the West on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam). You can find all our Ys X: Nordics coverage including Adam's review, my platform comparisons, and more here.
Ys X: Proud Nordics launches on July 31 for Nintendo Switch 2 in Japan and on August 21 for Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam in Asia through Clouded Leopard Entertainment.