Former Xbox Exclusive Rated for the Nintendo Switch

An award-winning former Xbox exclusive has received an official rating for its Switch version, following previous rumors about the game’s port.

Highlights

Hi-Fi Rush’s rumored Switch release has received a content rating from European ratings board PEGI, ahead of the port’s official reveal.
Hi-Fi Rush was given a rating of PEGI 12 by the European organization, citing “moderate violence” and “use of bad language” as major factors.
Hi-Fi Rush already received a PS5 release earlier this year as one of several Xbox exclusives revealed to be going multi-platform in the near future.

The Switch version of former Xbox exclusive Hi-Fi Rush has received an official content rating from the European PEGI rating board, ahead of its rumored launch on the Nintendo platform. The rhythm action game from Tango Gameworks and Bethesda made waves following its debut early last year, wowing fans with its flashy artstyle and music. Hi-Fi Rush received multiple accolades at end-of-year award shows, including “Best Audio Design” at the 2023 Game Awards. Now, the game’s rumored Switch release has just received its first official rating.

With the success of Hi-Fi Rush on Xbox, the once-exclusive title has already made its way onto one of its biggest competitor’s consoles. Hi-Fi Rush saw the release of a PS5 version last month, as one of several Xbox exclusives announced to be going multi-platform. A Switch version of Hi-Fi Rush has also been heavily rumored following the announcement of a PS5 port, with some fans even believing that the game may come to the rumored in-development Switch 2. Now, Hi-Fi Rush‘s Switch version has received a jolt of energy with its official rating.

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Hi-Fi Rush Switch Version Officially Rated by PEGI

As reported by MyNintendoNews, Hi-Fi Rush recently received the official content rating for its Switch version from European ratings board PEGI. Hi-Fi Rush was given a rating of PEGI 12 by the board, citing its “moderate violence” and “bad language” as the reasoning for the age restriction. The listing cites specific scenes that contributed to Hi-Fi Rush‘s PEGI 12 rating as well, including a character being put in a choke hold and citing specific bad language. Tango Gameworks and Bethesda have yet to officially announce Hi-Fi Rush‘s Switch release.

Among the various rumors surrounding Hi-Fi Rush‘s Switch version, one of the biggest is its potential debut on Nintendo’s next console. Rumors surrounding Hi-Fi Rush from earlier this year hinted that the Tango and Bethesda rhythm game may actually be launching on the Switch 2. Nintendo has yet to officially announce a “Switch 2” console, though the successor platform has been the subject of several rumors. Some early whispers about the Switch 2 also suggest that Nintendo may be planning to unveil its next console as early as this summer.

Hi-Fi Rush‘s release on Switch would bring one of 2023’s most celebrated releases to the Nintendo console as part of a new campaign from Microsoft. Xbox announced a major multi-platform push earlier this year, planning to bring several of its exclusive titles to competitor platforms. Alongside Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment was also confirmed to be receiving a multi-platform release and a PS5 version was announced for Rare’s Sea of Thieves. Hi-Fi Rush looks to settle right into the Switch’s library with its colorful artstyle and bombastic gameplay.