Stellar Blade Officially Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2

*Stellar Blade* is confirmed for the Nintendo Switch 2, according to reports from Omelete and Terra. The action title previously launched on PlayStation 5 and PC.

The expansion to Nintendo’s next-generation hardware follows the game’s performance on its initial platforms. According to Terra, the title achieved success on both PC and PS5 before the decision to bring the experience to the Switch 2.

The announcement comes amid a broader shift of high-fidelity titles moving toward Nintendo’s hardware ecosystem. This port allows the developer to reach a new user base on a handheld-capable system.

Concurrent with the platform expansion, new details have emerged regarding additional content. Combo Infinito reports that *Stellar Blade: Blood Rain* features a new protagonist.

The introduction of a new character in *Blood Rain* suggests a narrative expansion or a shift in perspective from the original game’s campaign.

The news of the Switch 2 version has caused friction within the gaming community. Eurogamer.pt reports that Xbox fans have reacted negatively to the announcement, describing the group as “upset” (amuados) that the title is expanding to Nintendo’s platform rather than their own.

This reaction highlights the ongoing competition for exclusive or semi-exclusive titles across the three major console ecosystems. While *Stellar Blade* is now available on three platforms, it remains absent from the Xbox hardware lineup.

Outside of the *Stellar Blade* ecosystem, other developers are preparing for 2026 releases. The project known as *The Duskbloods* has announced an open test scheduled for 2026, according to projectn.com.br.

Open tests typically allow developers to stress-test server infrastructure and gather player feedback before a full commercial launch. The timing of this test aligns with the anticipated ramp-up of the Nintendo Switch 2’s software library.