Retro Anime-Style Orbitals Launches on September 3 for Switch 2
Orbitals, a two-player cooperative action game developed by Tokyo-based independent studio Shapefarm, will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 3. The announcement came with a new trailer released today. The game stands out with its retro anime aesthetic and fast-paced space battles.
Orbitals, Shapefarm's first commercial game, connects players as a two-person spaceship crew. The trailer shows moments where players maneuver together to fight enemy waves, manage energy shields, and face large bosses. The visual style is a tribute to 1980s anime and arcade games. The studio previously emphasized that this type of game is built on friendship and coordination.
The game's exclusive release on Switch 2 shows the interest of indie titles in Nintendo's new console. Orbitals is planned for a digital release on September 3, 2026. No announcement has been made yet regarding a physical version or releases on other platforms.
The game targets fans of two-player cooperative indie hits like Cuphead and Enter the Gungeon. While Shapefarm was previously known for short films and art projects, it aims to make a solid entry into game development with this title. The development team is known to work from a small studio in Tokyo, and the game's engine is Unity-based.
Since the Nintendo Switch 2 was announced in 2025, the number of exclusive games for the console has begun to increase. A visually ambitious title like Orbitals, emphasizing local multiplayer, offers an ideal match with the console's portable nature. Pricing and pre-order details for the game have not yet been announced, but it is expected to be listed on the Nintendo eShop soon.
