# Orbitals video game release and updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/orbitals-video-game-release-details
> Updated: 2026-10-05T20:11:20.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 3.

Orbitals is a cooperative adventure game developed by Shapefarm for the Nintendo Switch 2. Set in a sci-fi space cemetery, the game follows two players, Maki and Nomura, as they work together to save their station from destruction. The title utilizes a visual style heavily inspired by 1980s and 1990s retro anime, aiming to capture the expressive designs and intense colors characteristic of that era.

Designed as a shared social experience, the game supports both online multiplayer and local shared-screen play, including a system for a second player to join via a free version of the game.

Following its release, the game received version 1.0.5, a patch focused on bug fixes and gameplay adjustments. This update addressed technical glitches such as collision and camera issues, player movement errors like getting stuck in the gunner seat, and environmental behaviors in the Frozen Depths and Secret Gardens levels. Performance improvements included reduced load times in the Asteroid Core and Frozen Depths, as well as increased volume for character dialogue during boss fights. Additionally, a puzzle at the start of the Frozen Depths section was adjusted to improve clarity.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-05: Orbitals receives version 1.0.5 update for Nintendo Switch 2

Orbitals for Nintendo Switch 2 has released version 1.0.5, featuring various bug fixes, localization improvements, and gameplay adjustments to puzzles and audio.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/orbitals-receives-version-105-update-for-nintendo-switch-2

### 2026-10-02: Orbitals brings 90s anime aesthetic to Nintendo Switch 2

Orbitals is a cooperative game for the Nintendo Switch 2 featuring a visual style inspired by 1990s anime.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/orbitals-brings-90s-anime-aesthetic-to-nintendo-switch-2

### 2026-09-27: Orbitals cooperative adventure game features retro anime aesthetic

Shapefarm's Orbitals is a cooperative sci-fi adventure for Nintendo Switch 2 featuring a retro 80s/90s anime aesthetic and mandatory two-player gameplay.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/orbitals-cooperative-adventure-game-features-retro-anime-aesthetic

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