--- title: "Orbitals" url: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/releases/nintendo-switch-2/orbitals/" description: "Grab a friend and launch into Orbitals, an intergalactic 2-player co-op adventure set in a wholly new retro anime world." author: "Patrick Dankers" published at: "2026-09-21 00:00:00" image: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/orbitals.jpeg" markdown url: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/releases/nintendo-switch-2/orbitals.md" --- Orbitals | Nintendo Switch 2 Releases | NintendoReporters [![Orbitals](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/orbitals.jpeg "Orbitals")](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/orbitals.jpeg)Grab a friend and launch into Orbitals, an intergalactic 2-player co-op adventure set in a wholly new retro anime world. 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. Our duo must venture beyond the storm and into the unknown in a desperate bid to save their home. It’ll take brains, bravery, and teamwork to make it through! ## [](#that-retro-anime-feeling)That Retro Anime Feeling! 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. ### [](#a-puzzle-adventure-made-for-co-op)A Puzzle Adventure Made for Co-op Built from the ground up for asymmetric 2-player co-op, either in local split-screen or online with Nintendo Switch™ 2 GameShare, 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. ### [](#explore-beyond-the-storm-wall)Explore Beyond the Storm Wall! Pilot your ship through the perilous asteroid fields and discover mysterious abandoned stations filled with a variety of puzzles and dangers that only two explorers can overcome together. As you navigate uncharted areas, close collaboration is vital – remember, you can only save your home by working together! ### Release info - Orbitals Release date 2026-09-21 00:00:00 Publisher Kepler Interactive Demo available DLC available Max players 2 Age rating 12 NS Online support Cloud Saves support Voice Chat support HD Rumble support Languages japanese, english, spanish, french, german, italian, portuguese, russian, korean, chinese, polish Genres action, puzzle, adventure ### Nintendo eShop - Orbitals N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A #### Orbitals - Related content (5) 14 September 2026 [Orbitals Launch Trailer: Retro Anime Co-op Now Exclusive on Switch 2](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/news/nintendo-switch-2/orbitals-launch-trailer-retro-anime-co-op-now-exclusive-on-switch-2/ "[Nieuws] Orbitals Launch Trailer: Retro Anime Co-op Now Exclusive on Switch 2") [ 9](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/news/nintendo-switch-2/orbitals-launch-trailer-retro-anime-co-op-now-exclusive-on-switch-2/#comments "Comments Orbitals Launch Trailer: Retro Anime Co-op Now Exclusive on Switch 2") 28 August 2026 [Orbitals Dev Explains Why Single-Player Was Scrapped](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/news/nintendo-switch-2/orbitals-dev-explains-why-single-player-was-scrapped/ "[Nieuws] Orbitals Dev Explains Why Single-Player Was Scrapped") [ 2](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/news/nintendo-switch-2/orbitals-dev-explains-why-single-player-was-scrapped/#comments "Comments Orbitals Dev Explains Why Single-Player Was Scrapped") 17 July 2026 [Orbitals Opening Movie and Voice Cast Bring Its Retro Anime Adventure to Life](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/news/nintendo-switch-2/orbitals-opening-movie-and-voice-cast-bring-its-retro-anime-adventure-to-life/ "[Nieuws] Orbitals Opening Movie and Voice Cast Bring Its Retro Anime Adventure to Life") [ 13](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/news/nintendo-switch-2/orbitals-opening-movie-and-voice-cast-bring-its-retro-anime-adventure-to-life/#comments "Comments Orbitals Opening Movie and Voice Cast Bring Its Retro Anime Adventure to Life") 18 May 2026 [Orbitals Release Date Tease Makes This Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive Even More Intriguing](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/news/nintendo-switch-2/orbitals-release-date-tease-makes-this-nintendo-switch-2-exclusive-even-more-intriguing/ "[Nieuws] Orbitals Release Date Tease Makes This Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive Even More Intriguing") [ 2](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/news/nintendo-switch-2/orbitals-release-date-tease-makes-this-nintendo-switch-2-exclusive-even-more-intriguing/#comments "Comments Orbitals Release Date Tease Makes This Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive Even More Intriguing") 9 February 2026 [Orbitals on Nintendo Switch 2: the retro anime co-op adventure we can try this summer](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/news/nintendo-switch-2/orbitals-on-nintendo-switch-2-the-retro-anime-co-op-adventure-we-can-try-this-summer/ "[Nieuws] Orbitals on Nintendo Switch 2: the retro anime co-op adventure we can try this summer") [ 4](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/news/nintendo-switch-2/orbitals-on-nintendo-switch-2-the-retro-anime-co-op-adventure-we-can-try-this-summer/#comments "Comments Orbitals on Nintendo Switch 2: the retro anime co-op adventure we can try this summer") [](#) [ ](#) > Generated for use by AI and Large Language Models (LLMs). > Generated: 2026-09-24 18:15:09 > Maintained by: NintendoReporters > Source: https://www.nintendoreporters.com/ > Contact: webmaster@nintendoreporters.com