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Starfield skymtat till Switch 2 – release i antågande?
Starfield has been rated for the Nintendo Switch 2 by Taiwan's Entertainment Software Rating Information, suggesting a potential release for the platform. This follows the game's recent launch on PlayStation 5 and its initial release on PC and Xbox Series X. Bethesda has also recently released or announced other titles for Nintendo platforms, including Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition, Oblivion, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
Games Inbox: How powerful will the PS6 portable be?
Readers discuss the potential power and design of a portable PlayStation 6, questioning its viability compared to a hybrid console like the Nintendo Switch. Other topics include rumors surrounding God of War's future, the perceived failure of Starfield for Xbox, and the persistent issue of buggy game launches.
Switch 2 Rating For Bethesda's Newest IP Appears Online
A rating for Starfield on the Nintendo Switch 2 has appeared on the Taiwan classification board, fueling rumors of a potential port. Bethesda has previously supported the platform with other titles, and this rating follows a similar surfacing for Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred. While ratings do not guarantee a release, they often precede official announcements.
Engagement Ring
The developers of Celsius Strays expressed gratitude for the overwhelming reception of their game's demo on Steam. Separately, reports indicate that Starfield sold an estimated 140,000 copies on PlayStation 5 during its debut week.
Starfield Has Been Rated for Nintendo Switch 2 in Taiwan – Rumor
A rating for Starfield on the unreleased Nintendo Switch 2 has appeared on Taiwan's entertainment software rating website, suggesting a port is in development. Bethesda is also working on a hotfix for reported crashing issues on PlayStation 5. Director Todd Howard discussed the divisive reception of Starfield and Bethesda's other major franchises.
This Elder Scrolls-like RPG gets better and better: It's got Morrowind's weirdness, Skyrim's NPC…
Indie developer NerveLabs is creating The Lantern of the Laughless Saint, an RPG inspired by The Elder Scrolls series, aiming to capture the weirdness of Morrowind and the NPC simulation of Skyrim. The game will not use AI in development, will be priced around $20, and is planned for a summer release. NerveLabs also mentioned a larger upcoming game titled The Holy Fool.
Starfield estimated to have sold 140K copies on PS5 in debut week | News-in-brief
Alinea Analytics reports that Starfield sold an estimated 140,000 copies on PlayStation 5 during its debut week, generating approximately $7.7 million in gross revenue. This data comes amidst a reported spike in PlayStation 5 sales as players sought to purchase consoles before global price increases.
Starfield for Nintendo Switch 2 rated by Taiwan Rating Board
Starfield has been rated by the Taiwan Entertainment Software Rating Board, fueling rumors of a potential Nintendo Switch 2 release. While no official announcement has been made, a retailer listing also appeared for the game on the platform. Microsoft has confirmed Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.
Starfield Nintendo Switch 2 rating has now appeared
A new rating discovered in Taiwan suggests that Starfield may be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. While not an official announcement, this follows previous rumors and speculation about an Xbox port in development. Xbox has recently brought other titles to the platform, with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle also slated for release.
Best Xbox Game Pass Games April 2026 – Top Single-Player Picks
This guide highlights the best single-player games available on Xbox Game Pass for April 2026, focusing on titles like Starfield, Cyberpunk 2077, Avowed, Hades II, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Halo Infinite, and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. It also details the different Xbox Game Pass subscription tiers and their respective game access.
Starfield PS5 sales disappoint with 140k copies sold relative to expectations
Starfield has sold approximately 140,000 copies on PlayStation 5 since its launch, a figure significantly lower than anticipated and compared to its performance on other platforms like Steam and Xbox. This underperformance, contrasted with the strong sales of Forza Horizon 5 on PlayStation 5, raises questions about Xbox's future exclusivity strategy and the impact of marketing and performance issues on a game's reception.
Starfield PS5 Sales Estimates Leave Much to Be Desired
New sales estimates suggest Starfield has had lukewarm opening sales on PlayStation 5, with around 140,000 copies sold according to Alinea Analytics. These figures are lower than other Xbox-published ports and come over two years after the game's initial release on Xbox and PC. The article notes that these estimates should be taken with caution due to the firm's past inaccuracies, but they still provide perspective on the game's multiplatform performance.
Starfield is a flop on PS5 and has 'barely broken even' says analyst
Starfield has reportedly sold only 140,000 copies on PlayStation 5 since its release, with total sales estimated to be under 5 million copies and revenue around $300 million. Analyst Rhys Elliott suggests that the delayed release on PlayStation 5, two and a half years after its Xbox and PC debut, and the game's poor reputation have contributed to its underperformance. These figures indicate that Starfield has likely only just broken even, making a sequel unlikely.
Crimson Desert "on track to overtake Starfield's total lifetime copies sold by the end of the year," analyst says, as PS5 sales "not fantastic for a port of the biggest Bethesda RPG in a decade"
An analyst suggests that Crimson Desert is on track to outsell Starfield's lifetime copies by the end of the year, citing lukewarm PlayStation 5 sales for Starfield. While Starfield's PS5 port has issues, its sales are noted as faster than other recent Xbox ports, though its overall performance is attributed to a formula that may no longer resonate with players and the impact of Game Pass.
Starfield's PS5 port manages roughly 140K sales in a week, estimates analyst firm
Starfield's PlayStation 5 port sold approximately 140,000 copies in its first week, according to Alinea Analytics. While this figure surpasses some recent Xbox ports to the platform, it falls short of internal expectations for the space RPG. The analyst firm's head of market analysis, Rhys Elliott, noted that PC and Xbox sales have been stronger, with the Steam version selling 3.7 million copies prior to the Free Lanes update.
Starfield PS5 Sales Estimate
An analyst suggests Starfield has experienced lukewarm sales on PlayStation 5, questioning Microsoft's strategy of releasing its games on PS5 after their initial launch on Xbox and PC. This approach is being scrutinized in light of the game's performance.
Starfield Director Says Fallout, The Elder Scrolls Were Also Divisive in Their Early Days
Bethesda director Todd Howard stated that Starfield, like early entries in The Elder Scrolls and Fallout series, has been divisive among players. He explained that the studio aims to explore different creative directions, drawing parallels to the evolution of the Fallout franchise after Bethesda acquired it. Howard also discussed the narrative intent behind Starfield's 'Unity' ending and its connection to New Game+.
Starfield Sales On PS5 Don’t Look Great
Starfield sold 140,000 copies on PlayStation 5 in its first week, generating $7.7 million. While decent for a port, these figures are considered underwhelming compared to its Xbox launch and other recent Xbox titles released on PlayStation. The game has sold nearly 5 million copies across all platforms, with PC sales at approximately 3.7 million and Xbox sales around 1 million, the latter likely influenced by Game Pass availability.
Poll: Do Crimson Desert's PS5 Patches Put Other Devs to Shame, or Is the Game Simply Unfinished?
Crimson Desert has received an unusually high number of significant patches since its March 29th launch, leading to praise for developer Pearl Abyss's responsiveness to player feedback. However, this rapid update cadence also raises questions about whether the game was released in an unfinished state, prompting discussion on whether Pearl Abyss is setting a new standard or simply releasing pre-prepared content.
Todd Howard agrees Starfield is "creatively different" than Bethesda's usual RPGs – but says The Elder Scrolls and Fallout were also divisive early on
Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard acknowledges that Starfield and Fallout 76 represent a creative departure from the company's typical RPG formula, similar to how The Elder Scrolls and Fallout series were perceived initially. Howard stated that these newer titles were intentionally designed to explore different directions after years of making similar games, and that they have found significant audiences.
