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Orbitals: '90s anime-inspired co-op puzzle game coming to Switch 2

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Orbitals is a two-player cooperative puzzle adventure game set to release on the Nintendo Switch 2 on September 3, 2026. Developed by Shapefarm in collaboration with Studio Massket, the game features a distinct '90s anime art style inspired by series like Gundam and Sailor Moon. Players control twin protagonists in an asymmetrical split-screen experience, solving puzzles and engaging in spaceship combat, with plans for side-scrolling segments and English dubs. AI

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Orbitals: '90s anime-inspired co-op puzzle game coming to Switch 2

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Mat Smith) ·

    Orbitals is a nostalgic hit of split-screen platforming, puzzles and '90s anime

    It feels like childhood.

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