# Orbitals ‘Friend’s Pass’ Will Provide Easier Co-Op And A Free Demo

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/orbitals-friends-pass-will-provide-easier-co-op-and-a-free-demo/
- Published: 2026-07-31T10:30:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-31T11:14:30+00:00
- Original publisher: Nintendo Life
- Original article: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/07/orbitals-friends-pass-will-provide-easier-co-op-and-a-free-demo
- Topics: Gaming

## Key points

- 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.

## Summary

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.

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