Orbitals co‑op adventure set for Nintendo Switch 2 launch

Orbitals is a two‑player asymmetrical puzzle adventure developed by Shapefarm in Tokyo with animation by Studio Massket and published by Kepler Interactive. The game will be released exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 on 3 September 2026, priced at $39.99 digitally and $49.99 physically. Players control Maki, a spunky mechanic, and Omura, a calm cartographer, as they attempt to rescue their space colony from a looming cosmic storm. Gameplay features local split‑screen and online co‑op via Nintendo’s GameShare, with each character wielding distinct tools such as lasers, grappling hooks and ship piloting. The visual style emulates 1980s‑1990s anime, with hand‑drawn cutscenes that the developers say aim to "evoke classic anime such as Dragon Ball and Neon Genesis Evangelion."

Orbitals will be voiced in nine languages – English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, French, Spanish, Latin American Spanish, German, and Brazilian Portuguese – using veteran voice actors for each market. A demo shown at Summer Game Fest 2026 highlighted the game’s cooperative puzzles and role‑switching mechanic, prompting reviewers to call it a strong contender for the year’s best co‑op title.