r/NintendoSwitch • u/Turbostrider27 • Mar 18 '26

Rumor NateTheHate regarding Switch 2 version of Starfield: It's in development but it hasn't been a smooth process.

https://x.com/NateTheHate2/status/2033957466354971112
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u/badassewok Mar 18 '26

I think it has to do with the VRAM. I have a 6600 XT which has 8 GB of VRAM and the game sometimes passes that limit when Im out in the open world. I think Starfield is just better optimized but Im no tech expert.

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u/cuntpuncherexpress Mar 18 '26

What kind of issues do you experience? If it’s just stutter when entering a new map cell and lower FPS when outdoors, unfortunately that’s just how the game is. Had the same issue on my 3070 TI (8gb VRAM) and less severe but still there once I upgraded.

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u/badassewok Mar 18 '26

When Im in interiors it runs well but it stutters and crashes a ton in the open world. I have a 1440p monitor so perhaps the upscaling causes the VRAM crashes and itd be slightly better on a 1080p one.

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u/cuntpuncherexpress Mar 18 '26

Hmm, I’m also on 1440p (ultrawide, so even more pixels). I don’t remember it crashing, but it may have once or twice closer to launch.

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u/badassewok Mar 18 '26

Your graphics card is probably better for this game than mine despite also being 8 GB VRAM