Orbitals arrives Sept. 3 on Switch 2 as console exclusive

Orbitals will launch exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on Sept. 3, 2026. Pre-orders are available now on the Switch eShop. The standard edition is priced at £34.99 / $39.99. A Deluxe Edition bundles additional character and ship skins, a digital artbook and the digital soundtrack. Nintendo lists the game as a Switch 2 console exclusive; no other platforms have been announced.

The game is a two-player co-op platformer in which players control space explorers Maki and Omura and work together to guide them across the galaxy to save their home. Design centers on asymmetric cooperation: each character has distinct abilities that must be combined to solve puzzles and advance through levels.

Orbitals supports local split-screen play and a local or online option using Nintendo’s GameShare feature. The title does not offer a single-player mode.

The story presents a hazardous Storm Wall and dangers beyond it that require coordination and clear communication between partners. Levels consist of short, focused puzzle encounters that rely on paired mechanics.

Visually, Orbitals uses a retro, morning-anime style that references classic anime aesthetics rather than recent platformer art trends. Gameplay mechanics have been compared to other cooperative titles that emphasize paired character abilities and puzzle-focused encounters.

The game was first revealed at last year’s Game Awards and its Sept. 3 release date was confirmed during Nintendo’s most recent Direct presentation. No details have been announced about post-launch content or cross-play support.