Kepler Interactive and Tokyo-based developer Shapefarm have announced that Orbitals will launch exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 on September 3, 2026.
The announcement was made during the latest Nintendo Direct presentation, accompanied by a brand-new trailer showcasing the retro anime-inspired cooperative adventure.
A Two-Player Journey Beyond the Storm Wall
Orbitals is a two-player co-op adventure that draws inspiration from classic anime aesthetics, placing players in a colorful sci-fi world filled with exploration, teamwork, and mystery.
Players will take control of protagonists Maki and Omura as they venture beyond the mysterious Storm Wall, piloting their ship into uncharted territory.
While details about the story remain limited, the latest trailer offered a closer look at the game’s vibrant art direction, cooperative gameplay, and stylized retro-anime presentation.
Pre-Orders Available Now
Nintendo Switch 2 owners can pre-order Orbitals starting today. The game will be available in both Standard and Deluxe Editions.
Standard Edition
- Orbitals base game
Deluxe Edition
- Orbitals base game
- Digital artbook featuring concept art and illustrations
- Original digital soundtrack
- Exclusive costume for Maki
- Exclusive costume for Omura
- Two exclusive ship skins
The digital artbook and soundtrack will be accessible through the game’s main menu.
Full Voice Localization Confirmed
Shapefarm also confirmed that Orbitals will feature localized voice acting at launch across multiple languages, including:
- English
- Japanese
- Simplified Chinese
- French
- Spanish
- Latin American Spanish
- German
- Brazilian Portuguese
Additional details regarding the game’s international voice cast will be revealed closer to launch.
Launching This September
Orbitals launches exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 3, 2026. Players can pre-order the game now through the Nintendo eShop and choose between the Standard and Deluxe Editions ahead of release.
