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Kepler and Shapefarm Announce Switch 2–Exclusive Co-Op Adventure Orbitals for 2026

The debut from Tokyo studio Shapefarm showcases Switch 2 co-op features with a retro anime presentation.

Overview

  • Revealed with an announcement trailer during The Game Awards, Orbitals introduces an asymmetrical two-player adventure built for Nintendo’s next console.
  • Players control Maki and Omura as they work together to protect their space station from a supernatural cosmic storm.
  • Unreal Engine 5 underpins support for split-screen local play with two pairs of Joy-Con 2 controllers, GameShare for local sharing, online matchmaking, a built-in microphone, and GameChat.
  • Trailer examples highlight one player piloting a ship while the other mans a turret and a levitation tool used to move puzzle elements as a partner navigates hazards.
  • The game leans into a classic anime look with hand-crafted cutscenes by Studio Massket and full Japanese and English voice dubs, marking Shapefarm’s first original release.