# Orbitals video game release

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/orbitals-video-game-release
> Updated: 2026-09-05T06:33:59.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The cooperative anime-style adventure game Orbitals, developed by Shapefarm and Kepler Interactive, was scheduled for a September 3 release as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive. The game features protagonists Maki and Omura solving space-themed puzzles through tandem gameplay involving tools such as grappling hooks, lasers, and water hoses.

In anticipation of the launch, promotional activities included a cooperative website inspired by 1980s and 1990s game manuals and a pop-up store and art gallery in Kyoto, Japan. The game’s aesthetic draws inspiration from classic works like “AKIRA” and “Dragon Ball,” utilizing hand-crafted cinematic cutscenes from Studio Massket and offering both Japanese and English voice acting.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: Orbitals launches as Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive

Orbitals, a two-player cooperative puzzle-platformer by Shapefarm, has released exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2, featuring a retro anime art style inspired by classic 80s and 90s animation.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/orbitals-launches-as-nintendo-switch-2-exclusive

### 2026-08-26: Orbitals anime adventure set for September 3 Switch 2 release

Orbitals, a cooperative anime-style adventure game, launches exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 on September 3, featuring retro aesthetics and unique multiplayer mechanics.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/orbitals-anime-adventure-set-for-september-3-switch-2-release

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