Orbitals — Switch
Orbitals launched on September 3, 2026 exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2, with a full on-the-cart physical release. Shapefarm's asymmetric co-op sci-fi puzzle-adventure, dressed in a retro anime aesthetic, had its release date revealed with a trailer at the June 2026 Nintendo Direct.
Every trailer and the full release timeline for Orbitals are collected on this page in order.
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Game Overview
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.
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FAQ
When did Orbitals come out?
September 3, 2026, exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2.
What is Orbitals?
An asymmetric co-op sci-fi puzzle-adventure with a retro anime aesthetic, developed by Shapefarm.
Is Orbitals on other platforms?
No — it is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, with no PC, PS5 or Xbox versions announced.
Does Orbitals have a physical release?
Yes — it launched September 3, 2026 with a full on-the-cart physical release, not a download code.
Who developed Orbitals?
Shapefarm, published for Nintendo Switch 2.
