Starfield rated for Nintendo Switch 2 by Taiwan board

Starfield has been rated for Nintendo Switch 2 by Taiwan Entertainment Software Rating Information Board, according to a report by Video Games Chronicle. The rating all but confirms that Bethesda's sci-fi RPG is headed to Nintendo's next-generation console, following its recent PlayStation 5 debut.

What the rating reveals

Taiwan Entertainment Software Rating Information Board ratings typically appear weeks before official announcements, making this a strong indicator of Starfield's imminent arrival on Nintendo Switch 2. The sci-fi RPG originally launched on Xbox and PC nearly three years ago, before receiving its PlayStation 5 port in April 2026.

Bethesda has already confirmed several other titles for Nintendo Switch 2, including Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, which launches next month. This pattern suggests the company is committed to bringing its major franchises to Nintendo's platform.

What comes with the Switch 2 version

The Switch 2 port will likely include the same content updates that arrived with the PlayStation 5 version. These include Terran Armada, a paid story expansion featuring new characters, locations, enemies, quests, and systems. The update also brought Free Lanes improvements, adding interplanetary travel, new encounters, points of interest, dungeons, and the Moon Jumper land vehicle.

However, lead creative producer Timothy Lamb emphasised that these updates shouldn't be considered "Starfield 2.0". Speaking about future support, Lamb said: "Nothing to announce today, but there's a lot more in the lore, things the team is excited about, things we still want to pursue. We're still working on Starfield."

Nintendo Switch 2 gaming momentum

The potential Starfield port represents another major third-party title coming to Nintendo Switch 2, following confirmation of titles from various publishers. The console's ability to attract high-profile games like Starfield demonstrates Nintendo's efforts to secure broader third-party support beyond their first-party exclusives.

For UAE gamers, this would mark Starfield's availability across all major console platforms, potentially expanding the game's reach in the region. The timing aligns with Nintendo's broader strategy to launch Switch 2 with strong third-party backing alongside their own exclusive titles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Starfield coming to Nintendo Switch 2?

Yes, Starfield has been rated for Nintendo Switch 2 by the Taiwan Entertainment Software Rating Information Board, strongly indicating an upcoming port announcement.

When was Starfield originally released?

Starfield debuted on Xbox and PC in September 2023, nearly three years before its PlayStation 5 port in April 2026.

What new content was released with the PS5 version?

The PS5 version included the paid Terran Armada story expansion and free Free Lanes improvements with interplanetary travel, new encounters, dungeons, and the Moon Jumper vehicle.

What other Bethesda games are coming to Switch 2?

Bethesda has confirmed Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for Nintendo Switch 2.

Will there be more Starfield content updates?

Yes, lead creative producer Timothy Lamb confirmed Bethesda is still working on Starfield with more content planned beyond the recent updates.

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