It looks like the stars are finally aligning for Nintendo fans. After months of speculation, a recent rating leak suggests that Bethesda’s massive space RPG, Starfield, is officially making its way to the Switch 2.
The Leak: A Galactic Rating
The news broke when Universo Nintendo spotted a new listing for Starfield on the Taiwan Entertainment Software Rating Information Board. While neither Bethesda nor Nintendo has made a formal announcement, a rating of this nature is typically the "smoking gun" that precedes an official reveal.
This move follows Starfield’s recent jump to the PlayStation 5, marking a significant shift in Bethesda’s multi-platform strategy since its initial 2023 launch on Xbox and PC.
Bethesda’s Growing Nintendo Catalog
The arrival of Starfield on the Switch 2 wouldn't be an isolated event. Bethesda has been busy populating the Nintendo ecosystem recently:
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Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition: Released on Switch 2 earlier this year.
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: Scheduled to launch on May 12, 2026.
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Third-Party Momentum: The Switch 2 is rapidly becoming a viable home for heavy-hitting current-gen titles, including the upcoming port of the survival horror game Total Chaos.
What’s Included in the Port?
If the Switch 2 version follows the precedent set by the PS5 release, players can expect the full current experience, including:
1. The "Terran Armada" DLC
A major story expansion that allows players to "shape the future of humanity in space."
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New Quests: A dedicated storyline involving robotic forces.
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New Content: Fresh locations, NPCs, and enemies to encounter.
2. The "Free Lanes" Update
A massive quality-of-life and content drop featuring:
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The Moon Jumper: A brand-new land vehicle for faster planetary exploration.
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Pets & Wildlife: Including the fan-favorite Milliewhale and guinea pig-like outpost creatures.
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New Encounters: Additional dungeons, resources, and crew members.
A Rough Orbit: Technical Expectations
While the hype is high, there is a lingering "black hole" regarding performance. The recent PS5 launch was met with mixed reactions:
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Sales: Roughly 140,000 copies sold in the first week.
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Technical Issues: Widespread reports of crashes and glitches led many PS5 players to request refunds.
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Hotfix Pending: Bethesda recently acknowledged these stability issues and has promised a hotfix to address crashes occurring on "Enhanced" settings.
The Bottom Line: Switch 2 players will likely be looking for reassurances that the portable version of the Settled Systems won't experience a "rapid unscheduled disassembly" at launch.
