Switch 1 version is still coming next week.
In some surprise last-minute news, NIS America has announced that the Nintendo Switch 2 version of STARBITES has been delayed. The Switch 1 release is unaffected by this news, thankfully, and will still launch on 21st May 2026.
Publisher NIS hasn’t given us a new release date for Switch 2, nor any reason for the delay, simply stating that “more information will be shared when we are able to”.
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It’s always a bit disappointing to hear about delays, but it’s great that the Switch 1 version is still on track for release. Excited to see how Starbites unfolds when it arrives!
I completely understand your feelings about the delay. It’s reassuring that the Switch 1 version is still on track; at least players won’t have to wait too long to enjoy the game. Hopefully, this extra time will allow the developers to polish the Switch 2 version even further!