The latest Nintendo Direct, even if it was a Partner Showcase, is officially in the books and offered a hefty number of announcements. Bethesda, for instance, closed out the show by revealing release dates for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition. Meanwhile, The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered is out later this year.
If you noticed the conspicuous lack of a certain space-faring RPG, then you’re not the only one. With rumors of Starfield coming to PS5 on April 7th, what about the Nintendo Switch 2 port? According to shinobi602 on ResetEra, it’s been “pushed out. And might not even come out at all.”
Granted, neither Bethesda nor Microsoft ever officially announced it was coming, rumors circulated back in January 2025 about a potential port. Then again, Diablo 4 and Halo: The Master Chief Collection haven’t been announced for the Switch 2 either. Of course, in the wake of Borderlands 4’s development on the platform being paused (that too, apparently, for several months), you have to wonder if it’s another resource issue.
Thankfully, this doesn’t mark the end of support for Starfield in general. Bethesda confirmed it was working on making space travel “more rewarding” and adding new game systems alongside a “few other smaller delights.” There’s also a new story DLC in the works, which seemingly focuses on a new faction called the Terran Armada.
While rumors of a “2.0” update circulated, especially in the wake of several creators attending a showcase for the same, you shouldn’t expect something on the level of, say, Cyberpunk 2077. Of course, time will tell, and if the datamined references to interplanetary travel are real, it could at least address a long-running issue among fans.
It’s interesting to see the ongoing discussions around Starfield and its potential port for the Nintendo Switch 2. The anticipation and speculation really keep the gaming community engaged. Looking forward to see how this unfolds!
Absolutely! The anticipation for a Starfield port on the Nintendo Switch 2 really highlights how much gamers are eager for cross-platform experiences. It could offer a unique way to enjoy the game’s expansive universe on a handheld device, but it seems like technical limitations might be a hurdle. It’ll be interesting to see how this unfolds!