The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 port of Stellar Blade has officially been rated by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) in North America, which could indicate the port's release may not be far off. The Switch 2 version of Stellar Blade will arrive after two years of PlayStation 5 console exclusivity.
Originally released as a PS5 exclusive in April 2024, Stellar Blade is an action-RPG developed by Korean studio Shift Up. Stellar Blade was later ported to PC in June 2025, where it maintains an Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam. Stellar Blade was just one of 33 new Switch 2 games shown during the June 2026 Nintendo Direct, alongside games such as The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and Kingdom Hearts 4. Stellar Blade is slated to arrive on Nintendo's latest console sometime in 2026.
Thursday, July 23 is shaping up to be a particularly busy day for anyone that owns a Nintendo Switch 2 console.
While Nintendo and Shift Up have not revealed the exact date for Stellar Blade's launch on Switch 2, the Entertainment Software Rating Board has already handed down its rating for the upcoming port. According to the ESRB's official listing, Stellar...
