NIS America Releases STARBITES on Switch 2 with $4.99 Upgrade Path for Existing Owners

Publisher NIS America and developer IKINAGAMES have launched the science-fiction turn-based RPG STARBITES on the Nintendo Switch 2, following a last-minute delay in May. According to Gematsu, the Switch 2 version is now available on the Nintendo eShop, and existing Switch owners can upgrade for $4.99 via an Upgrade Pack.

GematsuSTARBITES Switch 2 version launches on Nintendo eShop after May delay

The game originally debuted on other platforms in October 2025 in Japan and May 2026 in the west, Gematsu reported. The story revolves around a desert planet called Bitter, as described by nettosgameroom.com:

nettosgameroom.comSTARBITES is Available Now on Switch 2

"On Bitter, a desert planet ravaged by the aftermath of an interstellar war, a young salvager named Lukida seeks to escape to the stars, but a sudden attack by a giant robot sets events into motion that will change her life, and the fate of Bitter, forever."

VGChartz highlighted the game's premise in a promotional summary:

VGChartzSTARBITES is Out Now for Switch 2

"Join Lukida and her allies as they uncover the truth beneath the sands of Bitter! Hop on your Motorbot and ride toward freedom in the brand-new RPG STARBITES!"

STARBITES is also available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, according to nettosgameroom.com. The Switch 2 version marks the latest release for the title, which originally launched on other consoles in early 2026.