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Orbitals Opening Movie Debuts Ahead of Switch 2 Exclusive Launch

The new opening movie highlights Studio Massket’s handcrafted cutscenes and character work, which underscores the game’s retro-anime tone as it builds momentum for a September Switch 2 release.

Overview

  • Kepler Interactive and Shapefarm released the opening movie for Orbitals, making the cinematic work from Studio Massket publicly available to promote the game.
  • The trailer emphasizes a 1990s-style anime aesthetic with hand-crafted cutscenes, full Japanese and English voice acting, and an original soundtrack intended to evoke the era.
  • Orbitals is built for asymmetric two-player co-op, offering local split-screen and online play via Nintendo Switch 2 GameShare that reward communication and role-based teamwork.
  • Gameplay shown in previews centers on cooperative puzzle-solving across asteroid fields and abandoned stations where each player uses distinct tools and ship roles to progress.
  • The title remains a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive with pre-orders live and a confirmed September 3 launch, following earlier gameplay trailers and the newly released opening movie.