NIS America Announces Starbites for Nintendo Switch 2 and Western Release

NIS America, a well-established publisher in the gaming industry, has officially announced it will bring the highly anticipated RPG Starbites to Western audiences.

Alongside this news, the publisher also confirmed that Starbites will launch on both the Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Nintendo Switch platforms in early 2026.

This strategic move marks a significant entry for Starbites into global markets, offering fans access to the title across two successive generations of Nintendo hardware. Starbites, initially revealed to Japanese audiences in late 2023, is set for its first launch in Japan on October 2024.

Developed with a vision to blend classic RPG mechanics with fresh storytelling, Starbites immerses players in the world of Bitter, a desolate desert planet scarred by the vestiges of an interstellar conflict.

The story follows Lukida, a resilient young salvager determined to escape her war-torn world for a better life among the stars.

Her journey quickly takes a dramatic turn after a mysterious giant robot attacks, setting off a series of events that will reveal the planet’s long-buried secrets and shape its future. Gameplay in Starbites focuses on exploration and team-building, allowing players to traverse the sprawling planet atop customizable Motorbots—personal vehicles vital for navigating Bitter’s harsh terrain.

Combat is designed as an accessible yet rewarding turn-based system, where tactical depth unfolds as players assemble their party and upgrade their Motorbots with an array of powerful gear.

As adventurers dig deeper beneath Bitter’s sandy surface, they uncover the truths of an event that took place 45 years earlier, gradually unveiling the lore that powers the game’s engaging narrative. Commenting on the western release and Switch 2 edition, a representative for NIS America expressed enthusiasm about bringing Starbites to a wider audience.

The publisher cited the game’s compelling blend of story-driven gameplay and strategic combat as key reasons for its global rollout, emphasizing confidence in Starbites’ appeal to fans of the genre across all supported platforms. With Starbites arriving on the Nintendo Switch 2, players can anticipate enhanced performance and new possibilities for handheld RPG adventures.

The addition of Switch 2 support alongside the existing Nintendo Switch ensures that the game remains accessible to an expansive user base both old and new.

As anticipation builds ahead of the overseas launch in early 2026, RPG enthusiasts can look forward to more updates from NIS America on Starbites’ journey to Western shores. For the latest news on Nintendo Switch 2 releases and updates on Starbites, stay connected with official announcements and industry coverage as release dates approach.

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