New rating suggests Starfield could be heading to Switch 2

Just days after Bethesda's massive sci-fi RPG landed on PlayStation 5, a new rating has surfaced that's reigniting speculation around a potential Switch 2 port.

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The listing, spotted on Taiwan's Entertainment Software Rating Information database, includes Starfield alongside its existing Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PS5 versions, but notably adds Nintendo Switch 2 to the mix. While the rating curiously lists April 15, 2026 as a release date, this appears to be an error, as the PS5 version shares the same date despite already being available.

The bigger story here is what the rating suggests behind the scenes. Rumors of a Switch 2 version have been circulating for months, though development hasn't sounded smooth. Industry insiders have previously claimed the port has faced delays, with some even suggesting it could be canceled entirely. Others maintain it's still in development, albeit with challenges.

That lines up with what we're seeing now, a rating that implies movement, but no official confirmation from Bethesda. There's also the technical question. Starfield has already faced performance issues on PS5, with reports of crashes and instability prompting Bethesda to work on fixes. That raises concerns about how the game would scale to less powerful Switch 2 hardware.

Still, Bethesda has a track record of bringing its RPGs to Nintendo platforms, and the demand is clearly there. For now, the listing keeps the door open, but whether Starfield can actually stick the landing on Switch 2 remains the big unknown. In the same lane as titles reportedly coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, another ratings board recently listed Diablo IV and the Lord of Hatred expansion as coming to the Nintendo Switch 2.