Starfield Nintendo Switch 2 Listing Appears on Retailer Site: What We Know So Far

A new update has captured the attention of the Nintendo and RPG community: online retailer Instant Gaming recently posted a listing for Starfield, the blockbuster space RPG from Bethesda, allegedly for Nintendo Switch 2.

While details such as pricing and release date remain absent from the listing, its appearance has fueled fresh excitement—and questions—about the future lineup of Nintendo's highly anticipated next-generation hardware. Developed by Bethesda Game Studios, Starfield launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC in September 2023, marking the developer’s first new intellectual property in over two decades.

The title received notable acclaim for its expansive universe and storytelling, securing its place as one of the most significant RPG releases of recent years.

Since Microsoft acquired Bethesda’s parent company, ZeniMax Media, in March 2021, Starfield has remained a cornerstone exclusive for Microsoft platforms—making the possibility of its arrival on Nintendo Switch 2 a major talking point for industry watchers. Currently, Microsoft has confirmed only one major Bethesda title, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, for the Nintendo Switch 2, with a release window targeting 2026.

The company, based in Redmond, Washington, has not provided any official confirmation or release information regarding Starfield for the new hardware.

In response to the speculation prompted by the Instant Gaming listing, observers have highlighted the retailer’s history of posting listings for unannounced or unreleased games, such as the previously rumored Metroid Prime Trilogy for Nintendo Switch.

As a result, industry experts and fans alike are treating the Starfield listing with caution until official word arrives from Microsoft or Bethesda. Despite the rampant discussions, the appearance of Starfield on Instant Gaming remains unverified by Nintendo, Bethesda, or Microsoft.

The listing does reflect ongoing consumer interest in premium third-party titles making their way to Nintendo’s future platform, especially following the commercial success of the Nintendo Switch, which has surpassed 139 million global sales as of the end of 2023, cementing its place as one of the best-selling gaming consoles of all time. For now, Starfield enthusiasts eager to experience the space RPG on Nintendo hardware should await further announcements—either in a future Nintendo Direct presentation or through official channels from Microsoft and Bethesda.

Until then, the Instant Gaming listing stands as yet another indicator of the demand for powerhouse titles on the forthcoming Nintendo Switch 2, and the continued fascination with Starfield's potential journey beyond Xbox and PC ecosystems.

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