Orbitals, a stylised cooperative puzzle-platformer from Japanese indie Shapefarm in partnership with Keplar Interactive, has been confirmed as a Switch 2 exclusive with a Summer 2026 release window. The game blends anime-inspired visuals with asymmetric, split-screen mechanics that force players to work together to solve platforming challenges.

  • Release details: Announced during Nintendo's Partner Showcase, Orbitals is slated for Summer 2026 and will launch only on Switch 2 initially.
  • Gameplay focus: Designed strictly for two players, the title leans on character-specific abilities and environmental puzzles that demand coordination and communication, evoking the cooperative puzzle feel of recent two-player hits.
  • Play options: Couch co-op with split-screen is a central feature, but Nintendo's GameShare functionality will allow friends to link up online as an alternative to local play.
  • Art and setting: The presentation favors vibrant, anime-influenced art and a spacefaring backdrop, aiming for a strong visual identity alongside its brain-teasing platform design.
  • Developer and partner: Shapefarm handles development with distribution support from Keplar Interactive, positioning Orbitals as one of the early third-party exclusives for Nintendo's next hardware cycle.

Source: Nintendo Life

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