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Give a listen to the main theme from Orbitals
A bit of space opera
Orbitals
Released Sep 3, 2026
Orbitals is a cooperative multiplayer adventure launching exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2. The game represents developer Shapefarm's deliberate pivot away from single-player design; while the team initially explored supporting both modes early in development, they ultimately committed entirely to multiplayer gameplay. According to the developers, this focus aligns naturally with the Switch 2's capabilities and design philosophy.
The title has drawn attention through Nintendo's promotional efforts, including behind-the-scenes Creator's Voice content documenting the game's inspirations and development process. Coverage has centered on the creative decisions behind the Switch 2 exclusivity and the shift toward cooperative-only design, along with interest in the game's musical score and current pricing options ahead of its September 2026 release.
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Orbitals dev explains why the team ditched single-player and went multiplayer only
Orbitals game director Jakob Lundgren has spoken about the decision to focus on multiplayer only and forgo single-player entirely. Interestingly, there was one point very early on in development in which single-player was supported. However, that was ultimately scrapped. Lundgren…
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Nintendo Posts A New 'Creator's Voice' Video For Orbitals On Switch 2
Ahhhhhh, it looks so good. Nintendo has posted a new Creator's Voice video featuring the developer behind the upcoming co-op adventure Orbitals . Clocking in at just over 7 minutes in length, the video features a behind-the-scenes look at the inspiration and creation behind the t…
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Orbitals dev on why the game was made for Nintendo Switch 2
Exclusives are becoming less prominent these days, but when Orbitals launches next month, it will only be on Nintendo Switch 2. Shapefarm has now spoken about why it’s a perfect fit for the console. Orbitals is all about cooperative multiplayer. Given that style of gameplay, havi…
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Aussie Bargain Roundup: Orbitals
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