Is Orbitals Crossplay?

No, Orbitals does not support crossplay.

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Quick Answer: Does Orbitals have Crossplay & Cross-Progression?

No, Orbitals does not support crossplay at this time. Players are limited to playing within their own platform's ecosystem. Cross-progression is not supported, so your saves stay tied to the platform you play on.

Note: Orbitals is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, so there is only one platform and cross-platform play is not applicable. No other platforms have been announced at the time of writing.
Last verified: July 13, 2026

How to Play Orbitals With Friends

  1. Orbitals is not out yet. It launches September 3, 2026, exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2.
  2. Two players will be able to share one console in local split-screen, or play together online.
  3. GameShare and the Global Friend's Pass let a second player join with a single copy of the game.
  4. Crossplay does not apply, since the game is only coming to one platform.

Platform Compatibility

Orbitals is available on the following platforms:

Nintendo Switch 2
Feature Supported Details
Crossplay No Players are limited to their own platform.
Cross-Progression No Saves and unlocks stay tied to each platform.
Split Screen / Couch Co-op Yes Two players can share one screen locally.

Does Orbitals Have Cross-Progression?

No — Orbitals does not support cross-progression. Saves and unlocks stay tied to the platform where you earned them.

Does Orbitals Have Split Screen / Couch Co-op?

Yes — Orbitals supports split screen / couch co-op, so players can share one screen on supported platforms.

Yes. Orbitals supports local split-screen for two players on a single Nintendo Switch 2, alongside online play and GameShare support.

Technical Details

How Orbitals Co-Op Works

Orbitals is a two-player co-op puzzle adventure where you play as explorers Maki and Omura, braving the perils of space to save their crumbling station home. Co-op works in local split-screen on one console or online, and the game supports GameShare plus a Global Friend's Pass, so a second player can join with a single copy. It is designed around two players using tools and gadgets together to open new pathways.

Why Orbitals Doesn't Need Crossplay

Orbitals is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive — there is no PC, PlayStation or Xbox version, and it is unknown whether it will ever come to other platforms. With only one platform, cross-platform play is simply not applicable.

Orbitals Release & Developer

Orbitals is the debut game of Shapefarm, a studio headquartered in Tokyo, published by Kepler Interactive. Revealed at The Game Awards 2025, it launches worldwide on September 3, 2026, exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2, featuring a hand-crafted retro-anime art style with animated cutscenes and a localized global voice cast.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Orbitals have crossplay?

Crossplay is not applicable — Orbitals is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, so there are no other platforms to play across. No other versions have been announced at the time of writing.

When does Orbitals release?

Orbitals launches worldwide on September 3, 2026, exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2.

Is Orbitals coming to PC, PS5 or Xbox?

No. Orbitals is announced exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2, and it is unknown whether it will ever come to other platforms.

Is Orbitals couch co-op?

Yes. Two players can play in local split-screen on one Switch 2, or online. GameShare and the Global Friend's Pass let a friend join with a single copy of the game.

Can you play Orbitals solo?

Orbitals is designed as a two-player co-op adventure starring Maki and Omura. The developers have positioned it as a co-op experience, similar in spirit to games like It Takes Two.

Who is making Orbitals?

Orbitals is the debut game of Tokyo-based studio Shapefarm, published by Kepler Interactive, with a distinctive retro-anime art style and hand-crafted animated cutscenes.

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