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NIS America is no longer moving forward with its game-key card release of Starbites on Nintendo Switch 2, it’s been revealed.

The publisher was previously planning on selling the title both through its online store with a limited edition and at retailers. However, that will no longer be the case.

Starbites release date

Courtesy of NIS America and Ikinagames, the release date for Starbites is now available. The RPG will ship for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch on May 21, 2026.

Starbites previously debuted in Japan last October. However, it only released on Nintendo Switch – there was no Switch 2 version.

For those that missed our previous coverage, we have the following game details:

Starbites Switch 2

Today, NIS America announced that it has picked up Starbites for publishing in the west, and also revealed a Nintendo Switch 2 version. The game launches overseas on that platform as well as the previous Nintendo Switch in early 2026.

We previously heard about Starbites at the end of last year. The initial Japanese launch is happening this October.

Learn more about the game in the following overview:

The Starbites

Ikinagames is developing The Starbites for Nintendo Switch, the company has confirmed. The game launches sometime in 2025.

The Starbites is a turn-based RPG with a sci-fi, futuristic setting. Mechs are a big part of the experience – they can be used to traverse the world and be used in battle.

Here’s a bunch of additional information about the project:

Galaxy Tales: Story of Rapunzel

Intragames and IKINAGAMES have announced Galaxy Tales: Story of Rapunzel, an upcoming 2D action platformer. The game is slated for a 2022 release on Switch.

Here’s an overview of the game, along with a trailer:


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