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Orbitals ‘Friend’s Pass’ Will Provide Easier Co-Op And A Free Demo
Orbitals will launch with a Global Friend’s Pass app, allowing people to join an online co-op session without owning the full game if their friend has bought it. The feature is significant because Orbitals is designed solely for co-op play, reducing the barrier for players who want to try it with someone else.
The app will be available from the game’s 3 September launch and will also include a free local co-op demo covering the opening chapter. Players can use Friend’s Pass or GameShare for online play with a Nintendo Switch Online membership, while local GameShare supports a partner using an original Switch; same-console local co-op is also available.
In short
- Friend’s Pass lets non-owners join a friend’s online game.
- A free local co-op demo includes the opening chapter.
- Orbitals launches on 3 September.
Explained simply
Orbitals is a co-operative video game, meaning players work together rather than play against one another. It is designed to be played with another person, so access to a partner can affect whether someone can enjoy the full game.
A Friend’s Pass lets someone join a friend’s online session without buying their own copy. The free demo offers another way to try the opening chapter, while local co-op allows people to play together in person.