Action-adventure title Stellar Blade has officially been rated for the Nintendo Switch 2. The Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) issued an M for Mature rating for the version of the game coming to Nintendo’s upcoming hardware, confirming its release window for later this year.
Quick Facts
- Rating: M for Mature 17+
- Content Descriptors: Blood and Gore, Language, Suggestive Themes, and Violence
- Release Window: Expected to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026
ESRB Rating Summary
The ratings board details a variety of mature content within the Switch 2 version of the game. According to the ESRB, the action-adventure RPG involves third-person combat against alien and humanoid enemies using blades, machine guns, and laser blasters. The summary notes frequent blood-splatter effects, as well as cutscenes depicting dismemberment, decapitation, and impalement.
Regarding the game's aesthetic, the rating mentions that female characters appear in revealing costumes, including flesh-toned body suits and deep cleavage, with movement mechanics that include jiggling breasts during combat sequences. The rating also notes the inclusion of the word “sh*t” in the dialogue.
Timeline and Context
The classification follows the initial announcement from June 9, 2026, which confirmed that the title would be arriving on the Nintendo Switch 2. While the game was originally available on PlayStation 5 and PC in 2024, this marks its first move to Nintendo hardware. Publishers have previously indicated that the spin-off project Stellar Blade: Blood Rain is unlikely to see a release on the Switch 2, keeping the focus on the original Stellar Blade release for the platform.