An original, turned-based role-playing game (RPG) set to arrive this spring. Published by NIS America and developed by IKINAGAMES Co., Ltd., STARBITES release date announced to launch on consoles and PC on March 21st. We had a chance to play a short demo of the unique RPG at PAX West in 2025 and we’re impressed the direction it was going as you control Lukida, and her Motorbot who yearns for freedom on the desert planet. The game mechanics are easy to pick up where you will also build up your party, update your Motorbot with powerful equipment.

 Key Details

• Fracture Your Foes: Learn your enemies’ weaknesses, then Fracture their guard and dish out the damage in classic, turn-based RPG gameplay that’s easy to pick up, and hard to put down. Take extra turns with Driver’s High to really turn the tables!
• Ride High on your Motorbot: Every character has a personal Motorbot that’s suited to their own personality and battle style. Lukida rides high in her slingshot-wielding robot, while Gwendoll cruises along in her flashy hoverbike.
• Secrets Beneath the Dunes: The sands of Bitter hide many secrets. Uncover the truth in this gripping story of regret, revenge, and forgiveness.

The game is available for pre-order, along with a Limited Edition set on NIS America’s online store. Nintendo Switch 2 editions cancelled, a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack for the Nintendo Switch version will be available for $4.99 USD on day one. This limited set will come with the following items:

• Deluxe Edition for the console (PS5 or Switch)
• Collector’s Box
• Art book
• Digipak original soundtrack
• Acrylic stand
• Set of three rubber keychains
• Set of six metal pins

STARBITES release date set for May 21, 2026 for the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (Steam).

Source: NIS America