Orbitals 2026

About

Team up as Maki and Omura, two inseparable explorers with a whole lot more determination than experience. You’ll brave the perils of space in search of help for their crumbling station home, now trapped within a supernatural cosmic storm. Orbitals captures the warmth and style of classic Japanese anime, brought to life with hand-crafted cinematic cutscenes from Studio Massket, full Japanese and English voice acting, and an original soundtrack that channels the magic of the era. Built from the ground up for asymmetric 2-player co-op, either in local split-screen or online, Orbitals rewards smart teamwork and clear communication. Use each character’s unique tools to open the path forward, overcome danger, and meet out-of-this-world creatures and characters on a bombastic adventure.

What is happening now

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.