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Orbitals Readies Two‑Player Anime Co‑Op for Switch 2 Release

Its strict two‑player design, retro late‑80s/90s anime style, plus a free Global Friend’s Pass give it strong appeal as a Switch 2 exclusive.

Overview

  • Orbitals will launch exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, and only one owner needs the game because a Global Friend’s Pass lets a second player join for free.
  • The game forces two players to cooperate at all times through asymmetrical roles — pilot and gunner — and shared tools such as a grappling hook, laser beam, and liquid launcher to solve environmental puzzles.
  • Early reviews published Sept. 1 praise the game’s visuals, character performances, and soundtrack — including the opening theme sung by Mami Ayukawa — while calling the presentation a faithful late‑80s/90s anime homage.
  • Critics flagged a short campaign length of roughly 5–7 hours and noted minor technical issues such as occasional online pixelation, rare camera or mission‑marker bugs, and a few visual glitches that may be fixed post‑launch.
  • Built by Tokyo studio Shapefarm with Jakob Lundgren (formerly of Hazelight) at the design helm, Orbitals sits in a small but hot co‑op niche and may boost interest in forced two‑player games and Switch 2 exclusives.