{"id":24378,"date":"2025-12-12T00:47:06","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T04:47:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/orbitals-revealed-as-nintendo-switch-2-exclusive-at-game-awards-but-gamers-werent-ready-for-this-retro-anime-co-op-twist\/"},"modified":"2025-12-12T00:47:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T04:47:29","slug":"92302-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/92302-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Orbitals revealed as Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive at Game Awards, but gamers weren’t ready for this retro anime co-op twist"},"content":{"rendered":"

Orbitals<\/b> announced as a charming retro anime co-op exclusive for Nintendo Switch 2<\/b>, bringing 2-player adventure to the console in 2026. Revealed today at The Game Awards 2025<\/b>, this intergalactic adventure from Tokyo-based developer Shapefarm<\/b> blends nostalgic anime aesthetics with modern co-op gameplay. The exclusive title marks another notable launch title for Nintendo’s next-generation console.<\/p>\n

\n

\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n
    \n
  • Orbitals<\/b> is a 2-player co-op adventure set in a wholly new retro anime universe<\/li>\n
  • Players control characters Maki<\/b> and partner through an intergalactic setting<\/li>\n
  • Announced exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2<\/b> at The Game Awards on December 11, 2025<\/b><\/li>\n
  • Launching sometime in 2026<\/b> with exact release date still to be confirmed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    What is Orbitals? A Retro Anime Adventure<\/h2>\n

    Orbitals<\/b> transforms the co-op gaming landscape with a distinctly charming retro anime visual style that captures classic 1970s and 1980s animation aesthetics. The game delivers a 2-player cooperative adventure<\/b> where teamwork becomes essential to conquering the intergalactic challenges ahead.<\/p>\n

    The Tokyo-based indie studio Shapefarm<\/b>, working alongside publisher Kepler Interactive<\/b>, has crafted an experience that prioritizes collaborative puzzle-solving and action sequences. Players will explore a wholly new retro anime galaxy<\/b> together, solving mysteries and overcoming obstacles that require synchronized coordination between both characters.<\/p>\n

    The art direction immediately stands out among typical Switch titles, with hand-drawn animation principles applied to modern gaming. The retro anime aesthetic creates a visual identity unlike most contemporary releases, appealing directly to fans nostalgic for classic anime era designs.<\/p>\n

    The Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive Strategy<\/h2>\n

    Nintendo continues building its Switch 2 exclusive launch library<\/b> with titles that showcase the console’s capabilities. Orbitals<\/b> joins a growing roster of console exclusives announced for the upcoming platform, including titles like Fast Fusion<\/b>, Survival Kids<\/b>, Chillin by the Fire<\/b>, and Duskbloods<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    The exclusive arrangement reflects a strategic partnership between Nintendo and independent developers<\/b> seeking to differentiate Switch 2’s software lineup from competitors. By securing high-profile indie exclusives with distinctive art styles, Nintendo appeals to both casual players and hardcore gamers seeking unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    attribute<\/td>\nDetails<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Developer<\/td>\nShapefarm<\/b> (Tokyo-based indie)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Publisher<\/td>\nKepler Interactive<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Platform<\/td>\nNintendo Switch 2<\/b> (Exclusive)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Genre<\/td>\n2-Player Co-Op Action Adventure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Art Style<\/td>\nRetro Anime (1970s-1980s Inspired)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Release Window<\/td>\n2026 (Exact Date TBA)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    Kepler Interactive<\/b>, the publisher managing the title’s worldwide release, has already gained recognition in the indie space for championing unique developer visions. Their partnership with Shapefarm<\/b> demonstrates growing interest in supporting international developers on Nintendo platforms.<\/p>\n

    Game Awards 2025 Announcement Details<\/h2>\n

    The reveal happened during The Game Awards 2025 ceremony on December 11th<\/b>, hosted by Geoff Keighley<\/b>. The announcement came strategically placed within the show’s flow, following the Tomb Raider<\/b> reveal earlier in the program.<\/p>\n

    Orbitals<\/b> received an official announcement trailer showcasing 12-15 seconds<\/b> of gameplay footage and environmental design. The brief video highlighted the game’s visual style, featuring vibrant retro anime character designs alongside futuristic space environments rendered in the distinctive aesthetic.<\/p>\n

    The trailer emphasized the co-op gameplay dynamic, showing two characters collaborating through puzzles and action sequences. Multiple sources reported the community’s positive reaction to the announcement, with gaming forums praising both the art style’s originality and the promise of quality co-op experiences on Switch 2.<\/p>\n

    What Makes Orbitals Stand Out in 2026 Gaming?<\/h2>\n

    Retro anime aesthetics<\/b> have experienced a resurgence in indie gaming, yet few titles achieve the polish apparent in Orbitals<\/b>. The game’s visual direction immediately differentiates it from machine-learning interpolated animation or photorealistic graphics dominating AAA releases.<\/p>\n

    The co-op focus<\/b> remains compelling as players seek shared gaming experiences beyond competitive multiplayer. Orbitals<\/b> positions itself as a natural successor to titles like A Way Out<\/b> and It Takes Two<\/b> in emphasizing teamwork over competition, though with a distinctly different visual identity and gameplay approach.<\/p>\n

    Launch window positioning provides significant marketing advantages. Switch 2 enthusiasts actively seeking launch titles will encounter Orbitals<\/b> as a distinctive option complementing likely AAA launch offerings. The exclusive arrangement ensures potential players cannot access this experience anywhere else in 2026.<\/p>\n

    What’s Next for This Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive?<\/h2>\n

    Details remain intentionally limited ahead of 2026’s release, with Shapefarm<\/b> and Kepler Interactive<\/b> preserving mystery around specific gameplay mechanics, story details, and exact character names beyond protagonist Maki<\/b>. The developer typically releases additional information through Nintendo Direct presentations and gaming press as release approaches.<\/p>\n

    Orbitals<\/b> will emerge as significant software cornerstone for Nintendo Switch 2<\/b>, representing quality over quantity in the early exclusive lineup. As gaming industry anticipation for Switch 2 continues building throughout 2025, Orbitals<\/b> establishes itself as a must-watch title for co-op enthusiasts and indie game supporters looking forward to the console’s launch window.<\/p>\n

    \n“Grab a friend and launch into Orbitals, an intergalactic 2-player co-op adventure set in a wholly new retro anime world.”\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    \u2014 Official Orbitals Announcement Description<\/b>, Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive Reveal<\/p>\n

    Sources<\/h3>\n
      \n
    • Nintendo Everything<\/b> – Official announcement and exclusive details<\/li>\n
    • The Game Awards<\/b> – December 11, 2025 presentation<\/li>\n
    • Noisy Pixel<\/b> – Gameplay and feature analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":24377,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Geoff Keighley\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/hGPOzXVm4Zny6ZlwnWMnt6X3bzV.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/1716967\"]},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Tokyo\",\"description\":\"city\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"The Game Awards\",\"description\":\"venue\"}]}","_extracted_celebrities":null,"_extracted_movies":"","_extracted_places":null,"_extracted_videos":"","_last_enrichment_date":"2025-12-12 00:47:51","footnotes":""},"categories":[389],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24378","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gaming","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33"],"yoast_head":"\nOrbitals revealed as Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive at Game Awards, but gamers weren't ready for this retro anime co-op twist<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/92302-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Orbitals revealed as Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive at Game Awards, but gamers weren't ready for this retro anime co-op twist\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"…\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/92302-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Red94\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-12-12T04:47:06+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-12-12T04:47:29+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Annabelle Ink\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Annabelle Ink\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/92302-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/92302-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Annabelle Ink\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#\/schema\/person\/80789183167fc94ae93952e4b00f165f\"},\"headline\":\"Orbitals revealed as Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive at Game Awards, but gamers weren’t ready for this retro anime co-op twist\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-12-12T04:47:06+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-12-12T04:47:29+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/92302-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2\/\"},\"wordCount\":811,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/92302-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/28436-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2.jpg.png\",\"articleSection\":[\"Gaming\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/92302-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/92302-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/92302-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2\/\",\"name\":\"Orbitals revealed as Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive at Game Awards, but gamers weren't ready for this retro anime co-op twist\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/92302-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/92302-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/28436-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2.jpg.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-12-12T04:47:06+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-12-12T04:47:29+00:00\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/92302-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/92302-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/92302-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/28436-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2.jpg.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/28436-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2.jpg.png\",\"width\":1360,\"height\":768,\"caption\":\"Orbitals announced as charming retro anime co-op exclusive for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/92302-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Entertainment\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/entertainment\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Orbitals revealed as Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive at Game Awards, but gamers weren’t ready for this retro anime co-op twist\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/\",\"name\":\"Red94\",\"description\":\"\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Red94\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Logo-Red94.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Logo-Red94.png\",\"width\":289,\"height\":90,\"caption\":\"Red94\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#\/schema\/person\/80789183167fc94ae93952e4b00f165f\",\"name\":\"Annabelle Ink\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/generateperf\/images\/icons\/avatar.svg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/generateperf\/images\/icons\/avatar.svg\",\"caption\":\"Annabelle Ink\"},\"description\":\"Annabelle Ink is a gaming journalist and lifelong gamer who lives and breathes video game culture. From console releases to esports tournaments, this dedicated journalist brings insider knowledge and genuine enthusiasm to every review and feature. Her expertise spans multiple gaming platforms, helping readers discover their next favorite game while staying connected to the pulse of the gaming industry.\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/author\/annabelle-ink\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Orbitals revealed as Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive at Game Awards, but gamers weren't ready for this retro anime co-op twist","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/92302-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Orbitals revealed as Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive at Game Awards, but gamers weren't ready for this retro anime co-op twist","og_description":"…","og_url":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/92302-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2\/","og_site_name":"Red94","article_published_time":"2025-12-12T04:47:06+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-12-12T04:47:29+00:00","author":"Annabelle Ink","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Annabelle Ink","Est. reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/92302-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/92302-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2\/"},"author":{"name":"Annabelle Ink","@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#\/schema\/person\/80789183167fc94ae93952e4b00f165f"},"headline":"Orbitals revealed as Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive at Game Awards, but gamers weren’t ready for this retro anime co-op twist","datePublished":"2025-12-12T04:47:06+00:00","dateModified":"2025-12-12T04:47:29+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/92302-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2\/"},"wordCount":811,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/92302-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/28436-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2.jpg.png","articleSection":["Gaming"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/92302-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/92302-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2\/","url":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/92302-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2\/","name":"Orbitals revealed as Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive at Game Awards, but gamers weren't ready for this retro anime co-op twist","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/92302-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/92302-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/28436-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2.jpg.png","datePublished":"2025-12-12T04:47:06+00:00","dateModified":"2025-12-12T04:47:29+00:00","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/92302-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/92302-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/92302-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/28436-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2.jpg.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/28436-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2.jpg.png","width":1360,"height":768,"caption":"Orbitals announced as charming retro anime co-op exclusive for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/92302-orbitals-announced-as-charming-retro-anime-co-op-exclusive-for-nintendo-switch-2\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Entertainment","item":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/entertainment\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Orbitals revealed as Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive at Game Awards, but gamers weren’t ready for this retro anime co-op twist"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/","name":"Red94","description":"","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#organization","name":"Red94","url":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Logo-Red94.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Logo-Red94.png","width":289,"height":90,"caption":"Red94"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#\/schema\/person\/80789183167fc94ae93952e4b00f165f","name":"Annabelle Ink","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/generateperf\/images\/icons\/avatar.svg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/generateperf\/images\/icons\/avatar.svg","caption":"Annabelle Ink"},"description":"Annabelle Ink is a gaming journalist and lifelong gamer who lives and breathes video game culture. From console releases to esports tournaments, this dedicated journalist brings insider knowledge and genuine enthusiasm to every review and feature. Her expertise spans multiple gaming platforms, helping readers discover their next favorite game while staying connected to the pulse of the gaming industry.","url":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/author\/annabelle-ink\/"}]}},"views":183,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24378","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/21"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24378"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24378\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24377"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24378"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24378"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24378"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}