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Orbitals is an intergalactic 2-player co-op puzzle adventure set in a retro anime world. Team up as Maki and Omura, pilot your ship through asteroid fields, and work together to save your home beyond the Storm Wall.
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NEWOrbitals obstacle guide: hazards, blocks, and clear routes
Clear every Orbitals obstacle guide hazard with asteroid field navigation, ship puzzle tips, and tool combos that open blocked forward routes in co-op.
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NEWOrbitals storm wall: lore, meaning, and the way home
Understand the Orbitals storm wall blocking the way home, what the supernatural barrier means for Maki and Omura, and the station lore shaping every chapter.
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NEWOrbitals classic anime sound: theme song lyrics and review
Explore the Orbitals classic anime sound with a soundtrack review, Accelerating Destiny lyrics, and the opening theme song that defines the retro adventure.
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NEWOrbitals casual guide: easy co-op tips for relaxed players
Enjoy a low-stress Orbitals casual guide with relaxed pacing, beginner-friendly co-op tricks, and easy two-player ways to explore station puzzles.
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NEWOrbitals level guide: chapter goals and puzzle flow
Navigate the Orbitals level guide with clear chapter objectives, two-player puzzle flow tips, and time estimates for each station in your co-op runs.
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Orbitals co-op tricks: voice chat and split-screen setup
Level up your Orbitals co-op tricks with GameChat voice setup, Joy-Con split-screen tips, OLED display tweaks, and free GameShare options for every team.
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Orbitals creature encounters: beasts, puzzles, and teamwork
Survive Orbitals creature encounters by learning beast behaviors, environmental physics puzzles, and teamwork tricks that help two players succeed.
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Orbitals Studio Ghibli inspiration and other anime roots
Explore the Orbitals Studio Ghibli inspiration behind every frame, plus Cowboy Bebop, Evangelion, and Dragon Ball influences shaping Maki and Omura's adventure.
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Orbitals announcements: price, preorder, and reveal news
Catch every major Orbitals announcement so far: the $39.99 price, preorder availability, the September 2026 launch, and what was revealed at showcases.
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Orbitals Shapefarm news: Kepler deal and post-launch plans
Catch the latest Orbitals Shapefarm news with Kepler Interactive partnership plans, post-launch content roadmap, and future update details from the developer.
Read more →NEWOrbitals obstacle guide: hazards, blocks, and clear routes
Clear every Orbitals obstacle guide hazard with asteroid field navigation, ship puzzle tips, and tool combos that open blocked forward routes in co-op.
Read more →NEWOrbitals storm wall: lore, meaning, and the way home
Understand the Orbitals storm wall blocking the way home, what the supernatural barrier means for Maki and Omura, and the station lore shaping every chapter.
Read more →NEWOrbitals classic anime sound: theme song lyrics and review
Explore the Orbitals classic anime sound with a soundtrack review, Accelerating Destiny lyrics, and the opening theme song that defines the retro adventure.
Read more →NEWOrbitals casual guide: easy co-op tips for relaxed players
Enjoy a low-stress Orbitals casual guide with relaxed pacing, beginner-friendly co-op tricks, and easy two-player ways to explore station puzzles.
Read more →NEWOrbitals level guide: chapter goals and puzzle flow
Navigate the Orbitals level guide with clear chapter objectives, two-player puzzle flow tips, and time estimates for each station in your co-op runs.
Read more →Orbitals co-op tricks: voice chat and split-screen setup
Level up your Orbitals co-op tricks with GameChat voice setup, Joy-Con split-screen tips, OLED display tweaks, and free GameShare options for every team.
Read more →Orbitals creature encounters: beasts, puzzles, and teamwork
Survive Orbitals creature encounters by learning beast behaviors, environmental physics puzzles, and teamwork tricks that help two players succeed.
Read more →Orbitals Studio Ghibli inspiration and other anime roots
Explore the Orbitals Studio Ghibli inspiration behind every frame, plus Cowboy Bebop, Evangelion, and Dragon Ball influences shaping Maki and Omura's adventure.
Read more →Orbitals announcements: price, preorder, and reveal news
Catch every major Orbitals announcement so far: the $39.99 price, preorder availability, the September 2026 launch, and what was revealed at showcases.
Read more →Orbitals Shapefarm news: Kepler deal and post-launch plans
Catch the latest Orbitals Shapefarm news with Kepler Interactive partnership plans, post-launch content roadmap, and future update details from the developer.
Read more →Featured Guides
Orbitals beginner guide: prologue, gadgets, and co-op flow
Start your Orbitals beginner guide with prologue basics, core gadget lessons, and the asymmetric co-op loop every two-player team should master.
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Orbitals demo guide: how to get the free local co-op
Learn how to get the free Orbitals local co-op demo, install the Global Friend's Pass app, and start solving asymmetrical puzzles with a partner before launch.
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Orbitals starter guide for the September 2026 release
Jump into Orbitals with confidence using this starter guide: learn the prologue basics, asymmetrical co-op loop, core gadgets, and what to expect before launch.
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Orbitals advanced guide: achievements and 100% path
Push your Orbitals run to 100% with this advanced guide covering achievement unlocks, hidden collectibles, and expert tricks for mastering every chapter.
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Orbitals core mechanics guide: gadgets and piloting
Master Orbitals core mechanics with a clear breakdown of each tool, gadget, and piloting trick used to open new pathways and solve asymmetrical co-op puzzles.
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Orbitals exploration guide: piloting, routes, and storm lore
Master the Orbitals exploration guide with piloting tips, route planning, and storm lore. Learn how Maki and Omura open every path together.
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Orbitals game length: chapters, hours, and difficulty curve
Plan your Orbitals playthrough with this game length breakdown: total chapter count, expected hours to finish, difficulty curve, and accessible design.
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Orbitals things to know before you play co-op in 2026
Get ready with this Orbitals things to know before you play list covering asymmetric roles, Friend's Pass quirks, and key puzzle gadget tips.
Read more →Orbitals casual guide: easy co-op tips for relaxed players
Enjoy a low-stress Orbitals casual guide with relaxed pacing, beginner-friendly co-op tricks, and easy two-player ways to explore station puzzles.
Read more →Orbitals level guide: chapter goals and puzzle flow
Navigate the Orbitals level guide with clear chapter objectives, two-player puzzle flow tips, and time estimates for each station in your co-op runs.
Read more →Orbitals beginner guide: prologue, gadgets, and co-op flow
Start your Orbitals beginner guide with prologue basics, core gadget lessons, and the asymmetric co-op loop every two-player team should master.
Read more →Orbitals demo guide: how to get the free local co-op
Learn how to get the free Orbitals local co-op demo, install the Global Friend's Pass app, and start solving asymmetrical puzzles with a partner before launch.
Read more →Orbitals starter guide for the September 2026 release
Jump into Orbitals with confidence using this starter guide: learn the prologue basics, asymmetrical co-op loop, core gadgets, and what to expect before launch.
Read more →Orbitals advanced guide: achievements and 100% path
Push your Orbitals run to 100% with this advanced guide covering achievement unlocks, hidden collectibles, and expert tricks for mastering every chapter.
Read more →Orbitals core mechanics guide: gadgets and piloting
Master Orbitals core mechanics with a clear breakdown of each tool, gadget, and piloting trick used to open new pathways and solve asymmetrical co-op puzzles.
Read more →Orbitals exploration guide: piloting, routes, and storm lore
Master the Orbitals exploration guide with piloting tips, route planning, and storm lore. Learn how Maki and Omura open every path together.
Read more →Orbitals game length: chapters, hours, and difficulty curve
Plan your Orbitals playthrough with this game length breakdown: total chapter count, expected hours to finish, difficulty curve, and accessible design.
Read more →Orbitals things to know before you play co-op in 2026
Get ready with this Orbitals things to know before you play list covering asymmetric roles, Friend's Pass quirks, and key puzzle gadget tips.
Read more →Orbitals casual guide: easy co-op tips for relaxed players
Enjoy a low-stress Orbitals casual guide with relaxed pacing, beginner-friendly co-op tricks, and easy two-player ways to explore station puzzles.
Read more →Orbitals level guide: chapter goals and puzzle flow
Navigate the Orbitals level guide with clear chapter objectives, two-player puzzle flow tips, and time estimates for each station in your co-op runs.
Read more →Your Orbitals Journey
New to Orbitals? Follow this path from your first guide to your first puzzle solved together.
Beginner Guide
Everything you need before launch: what Orbitals is, how asymmetric co-op works, the Global Friend's Pass and demo, and how to get your partner ready.
Read moreCharacters & Tools Guide
Maki and Omura's unique abilities and gadgets: who does what, which tools open which path, and how to combine them for puzzle solving.
Read moreCo-op & Friend's Pass Explained
Local co-op, local GameShare, online GameShare and the free Global Friend's Pass — all the ways two players can team up on Switch 2.
Read morePuzzle & Walkthrough Guides
Abandoned stations, puzzle solutions and exploration tips for the asteroid fields beyond the Storm Wall.
Read moreStory & World Lore
The supernatural cosmic storm, the crumbling station home, and the retro anime world of Orbitals — inspired by Cowboy Bebop, Evangelion and more.
Read moreEverything You Need to Explore Orbitals
Dive into the eight core sections of the wiki — from beginner guides to soundtrack and media.
Orbitals Beginner Guide
The complete starting point for Orbitals: what the game is, the asymmetric co-op design, how Maki and Omura work as a team, and everything about the Global Friend's Pass and free demo.
Orbitals Characters & Tools
Character hub covering Maki and Omura: their personalities, unique tools and gadgets, and how each explorer opens the path forward in the asymmetric co-op design.
Co-op & Friend's Pass
All the ways two players can team up: local split-screen, local GameShare on any Switch model, online GameShare via GameChat, and the free Orbitals Global Friend's Pass app.
Puzzles & Walkthrough
Puzzle-solution guides and exploration walkthroughs for the abandoned stations and asteroid fields: which puzzles need both players, and how to use every tool to open the way forward.
Story & Lore
The world of Orbitals: the supernatural cosmic storm, the crumbling station home, the retro anime setting, and the creators behind it — including the It Takes Two alum directing the game.
News & Updates
Every official Orbitals announcement tracked in one place: release date reveal, Ways to Play, voice cast, Nintendo Creator's Voice, and anything else from Shapefarm and Kepler Interactive.
Trailers & Media
Every official trailer and media drop: announcement, gameplay reveal, release date and the animated opening cutscene — all verified from official Nintendo and Shapefarm channels.
Soundtrack & Music
The original retro-style soundtrack: the opening theme Accelerating Destiny, the music video, the vinyl announcement, and the classic anime sound that channels the magic of the era.
What is Orbitals?
Orbitals is a 2-player co-op puzzle adventure from Tokyo-based developer Shapefarm, published by Kepler Interactive exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2. It was built from the ground up for asymmetric co-op: Maki and Omura each bring unique tools, and only smart teamwork and clear communication open the path forward.
Asymmetric Co-op Design
Maki and Omura bring unique tools and only teamwork opens the path — a co-op adventure built around communication and shared discovery.
Global Friend's Pass
The free app lets a friend play the full game at no cost, and includes a free local co-op demo of the opening chapter.
Retro Anime World
A stylized space adventure inspired by Cowboy Bebop, Evangelion and classic anime — with hand-crafted cutscenes from Studio Massket.
Animated Cutscenes
Cinematic scenes from the studio behind Lycoris Recoil, with full voice acting in English, Japanese and six more languages.
The story follows two inseparable explorers whose space station home is trapped inside a supernatural cosmic storm. Venturing beyond the Storm Wall, they pilot their ship through perilous asteroid fields and abandoned stations packed with puzzles that only two players can overcome together.
Developer
Shapefarm
Publisher
Kepler Interactive
Genre
Co-op Puzzle Adventure
Platform
Nintendo Switch 2
Release Date
September 3, 2026
Price
$39.99
Players
2 Players (Co-op)
Modes
Local & Online Co-op
Ways to Play Orbitals
Every official way to team up — local co-op, GameShare and the free Global Friend's Pass on Nintendo Switch 2.
Meet the Duo
Maki and Omura — the inseparable explorer duo at the heart of the asymmetric co-op design.
Official Trailers
Every verified official trailer from Nintendo of America and Shapefarm channels.
Music & Sound
The retro-style soundtrack of Orbitals — the opening theme, music video and vinyl release.
Orbitals FAQ
What co-op modes does Orbitals support?+
Orbitals supports local co-op on one Switch 2 with two controllers, local GameShare that lets a friend join on original Switch, Switch Lite or OLED, online GameShare for two Switch 2 owners, and Online Play. The free Global Friend's Pass app also lets a friend play the full game at no cost.
What is the Orbitals Global Friend's Pass?+
The Global Friend's Pass is a free app on Nintendo eShop that lets a friend who does not own the game play the full Orbitals experience alongside you. It includes a free local co-op demo of the opening chapter, making it the easiest way to try the game with a partner before buying.
How does GameShare work in Orbitals?+
GameShare lets you share your copy of Orbitals with another player. Local GameShare works across original Switch, Switch Lite and OLED models, while online GameShare requires both players to own a Switch 2, plus GameChat and Nintendo Switch Online for the online session.
Is there a free Orbitals demo?+
Yes — Orbitals ships with a free local co-op demo of the opening chapter, included with the Global Friend's Pass app on launch. It is a great taste of the asymmetric puzzle gameplay, letting two players try the opening station before deciding to pre-order.
How much does Orbitals cost?+
Orbitals costs $39.99 on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2. The game launches September 3, 2026 and is a Switch 2 exclusive. Pre-orders are available on the official Nintendo store page for the region.
Where can I pre-order Orbitals?+
Orbitals is available to pre-order through the official Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch 2. The official store page lists regional availability and pre-order details. The Global Friend's Pass app will also be available for download on launch day.
What languages have full voice acting?+
Orbitals features full voice acting in English, Japanese and six more languages, with subtitles across 13 supported languages total. The anime cutscenes are produced by Studio Massket, known for Lycoris Recoil, in both English and Japanese casts.
Ready to Team Up in Orbitals?
From beginner guides and character breakdowns to co-op tips and story lore, our growing library covers everything known about Maki and Omura's adventure beyond the Storm Wall.