Bethesda’s Starfield may not remain tied to Xbox and PC. According to fresh reports, the space RPG is planned for the Switch 2 in 2026, lining up with Microsoft’s broader effort to share major games across more systems.

Nintendo’s next-gen console could see Starfield

Podcaster Nate the Hate shared the claim, explaining that Starfield is part of Xbox’s future plans for Nintendo’s next console. His statement came shortly after Indiana Jones and the Great Circle was confirmed for the same platform, which adds weight to the rumour. He even teased the announcement with Bethesda’s famous line: “See that planet? You can go there.”

Xbox’s multiplatform strategy extends to Nintendo hardware

Microsoft has spoken repeatedly about bringing more of its games to different audiences. For example, Call of Duty is already set to return to Nintendo platforms. If Starfield joins the lineup, it will strengthen Xbox’s image as a publisher committed to choice and flexibility.

Why Starfield fits Nintendo’s upcoming system

Porting a massive RPG like Starfield won’t be easy, yet Bethesda has adapted games many times before. A Switch 2 version would:

• Showcase upgraded hardware with a demanding game
• Broaden Bethesda’s audience to millions of new players
• Highlight Xbox’s multiplatform promise
• Strengthen Nintendo’s third-party credibility

These reasons show why the rumour makes sense.

A galaxy may soon open on Nintendo’s next-gen hardware

Of course, no official announcement has been made. Even so, the timing of this leak feels telling. With Indiana Jones and the Great Circle already confirmed, the chances of Starfield reaching Nintendo’s system in 2026 look stronger than ever.

If the rumour proves true, Switch 2 players may finally explore Bethesda’s universe on a handheld one journey among the stars at a time.

That would make Starfield one of the biggest third-party releases ever seen on a Nintendo console.