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Age rating leak suggests Starfield might really come to Nintendo Switch 2
A rating for a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Starfield has appeared on the Taiwan Entertainment Software Rating Information board, suggesting an official announcement is imminent. While Bethesda and Nintendo have not confirmed the port, this rating, along with previous rumors, strongly indicates its development. The game was originally released as an Xbox and PC exclusive in September 2023 and recently received two expansions.
Bethesda releases urgent Starfield hotfix players say "did absolutely nothing" for the RPG on PS5 Pro, base PS5 owners eagerly await their own patch "targeting next week"
Bethesda has released a hotfix for Starfield on PlayStation 5 Pro to address crashing issues, but players report it has done nothing or even worsened problems on both the Pro and base PlayStation 5 models. A further hotfix for other PlayStation 5 issues is expected next week. Players express significant disappointment with the port's stability and the effectiveness of the initial patches.
Starfield Drops to Just £37 on PS5 Just Days After Release
Starfield has seen a significant price drop to £37 on PlayStation 5 at Amazon UK shortly after its release. This comes amidst reports of technical bugs and reportedly lower-than-expected initial sales of 140,000 copies on the platform.
What We Played – Pragmata, Dosa Divas & Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss
Several writers share their recent gaming experiences, including Pragmata on Nintendo Switch 2, Crimson Desert, Starfield, and Ghost Master. Other titles mentioned include Mouse PI for Hire, Spider-Man 2, DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing, Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss, Dosa Divas, and Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth.
Famitsu software sales (4/6/26 – 4/12/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its latest Japanese software sales data for the week of April 6th to April 12th, 2026. Pokemon Pokopia leads the charts on the Nintendo Switch 2, followed by Mario Kart World. Starfield makes its debut on the PlayStation 5 in the top 30.
Starfield Hotfix is Live for Crashes On PS5 Pro, PS5 Hotfix Coming Next Week
Bethesda has released a hotfix for Starfield addressing crashes on the PlayStation 5 Pro's Enhanced setting, with a separate hotfix for the base PlayStation 5 expected next week. This update targets critical stability issues reported by players, though it does not address all reported problems. The studio aims to resolve these issues to maintain player engagement and anticipation for potential future releases, such as a rumored Nintendo Switch port.
Call of Duty, GTA & Halo Rumors: What Gamers Are Buzzin... | TAG
Several gaming rumors and updates are circulating, including potential delays for Fable and Starfield's possible port to the Nintendo Switch 2. Magic: The Gathering is seeing rule changes that could impact card prices, while Overwatch faces criticism for performance issues on the Switch 2 and an overpowered ultimate ability. Additionally, a joke gaming mouse from Pulsar became a real product, a Cyberpunk 2077 mod resurrected a cut vehicle, and Grand Theft Auto Online's success presents a challenge for Grand Theft Auto 6.
New Starfield hotfix takes aim at those PS5 crashes that happened when players were using Enhanced settings
Bethesda has released a hotfix for Starfield on PlayStation 5 to address crashing issues that occurred when using Enhanced settings. While this specific problem is resolved, further fixes are planned for other PS5 crashes and freezes, targeting release next week. The article also notes a potential Nintendo Switch release for the game following its debut on Xbox Series X/S and PC.
Japan: Nintendo Switch 2 reigns supreme and Pokemon Pokopia remains No.1
The Nintendo Switch 2 was the best-selling hardware in Japan for the week of April 6-12, 2026, selling over 52,000 units. Pokemon Pokopia for the Nintendo Switch 2 remained the top-selling software. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S also saw sales figures reported.
Japanese Charts: Combined PS5 Sales Can't Even Beat Switch Lite
Recent Japanese sales charts show the Nintendo Switch family of consoles outselling the PlayStation 5 significantly. Despite combined sales of all PlayStation 5 models not surpassing the Nintendo Switch Lite alone, the Switch 2 continues to be the most popular console. This trend suggests that recent PlayStation 5 price increases may be impacting sales.
Starfield PS5 Patch 1.000.003 Out Now, Doesn't Fix All Crashes
Bethesda has released patch 1.000.003 for Starfield on PlayStation 5, weighing in at 1.445GB. This hotfix specifically addresses crashing issues encountered when using enhanced settings on the PlayStation 5 Pro. A further patch targeting other PlayStation 5 crashes is expected next week.
Starfield PS5 Crash Patch Out Now, But It Only Partly Fixes PS5 Pro
Bethesda has released patch 1.000.003 for Starfield on PlayStation 5, which addresses crashing issues specifically on the PlayStation 5 Pro when using enhanced settings. A further hotfix for other PlayStation 5 crashes and freezes is planned for release next week.
Famitsu Sales: 4/6/26 – 4/12/26
Famitsu has released its physical game sales data for Japan for the week of April 6-12, 2026. Pokemon Pokopia for Nintendo Switch 2 remained the top seller, while Starfield for PlayStation 5 was the highest-selling new release. Nintendo Switch 2 led hardware sales, followed by the Nintendo Switch family.
Famitsu sales (4/6/26 – 4/12/26) – Nintendo Switch 2 leads hardware sales
The latest Japanese hardware sales data from Famitsu for the week of April 6-12, 2026, shows the Nintendo Switch 2 leading with 52,058 units sold. Software charts are topped by 'Pokemon Pokopia' on the Switch 2, followed by 'Mario Kart World' and 'Starfield' on PlayStation 5.
Blizzard is assisting with Fable's cinematics, while the Sea of Thieves team is lending its expertise to quirky pottery brawler Kiln
Xbox's studios are collaborating on various projects, with Blizzard assisting Playground Games with Fable's cinematics and Rare lending multiplayer expertise to Double Fine's Kiln. This cross-studio support aims to leverage unique strengths without compromising individual studio cultures, as explained by Xbox's chief content officer Matt Booty.
Starfield is somehow coming to Switch 2, it appears, despite the RPG's "unplayable" PS5 launch and Skyrim's own initially disastrous port
Starfield has received a rating for the Nintendo Switch 2 from the Taiwan Entertainment Software Rating Information Board, suggesting a port is planned despite initial performance issues on PlayStation 5 and a troubled launch for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on the previous Nintendo handheld. Community discussion highlights concerns about how the graphically demanding RPG will perform on the new console, especially given its struggles on more powerful hardware.
Starfield Nintendo Switch 2 Spotted
A leak from the Taiwan ratings board suggests that Bethesda's space role-playing game Starfield may be released on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console. This indicates a potential expansion of the game's availability beyond its current platforms.
Starfield PS5 Review – Same stars, new vessel
This review examines Starfield on PlayStation 5, noting that significant updates and expansions have improved its standing since its initial launch. While still bearing similarities to Fallout, the game offers a vast spacefaring experience with deep ship customization and an interesting New Game+ integration, despite some dated technology and narrative delivery.
Starfield Switch 2 rating spotted, all but confirming an upcoming port of Bethesda's space-based RPG
Starfield has received a rating for the Nintendo Switch 2 from Taiwan's Entertainment Software Rating Information Board, strongly suggesting an upcoming port. The space-based RPG, developed by Bethesda, was recently released on PlayStation 5 and is already available on Xbox Series X/S and PC. This rating follows other Bethesda titles appearing on the Switch 2, such as Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition.
