STARBITES Switch 2 release delayed

NIS America said on May 13 that the Nintendo Switch 2 version of STARBITES has been delayed, while the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC versions remain scheduled for May 21, 2026. The publisher’s official game page still lists “Coming May 21, 2026,” and Steam and the PlayStation Store continue to show that date for the PC and PS5 editions. The update leaves one part of the release plan unresolved. NIS America has not posted a replacement launch date for the Switch 2 edition on its public game page, and the company’s online store says the STARBITES Nintendo Switch 2 limited edition has been canceled. ### Which version was delayed, and which ones were not? (nisamerica.com) NIS America delayed only the Nintendo Switch 2 version, according to reports that cited the company’s May 13 update and to the company’s current retail listings. The publisher’s store notice refers specifically to the “STARBITES Nintendo Switch 2” limited edition as canceled and points buyers to the Nintendo Switch limited edition instead. (store.nisamerica.com) May 21, 2026 remains the listed release date for the other announced versions. NIS America’s official STARBITES page, the Steam store page and Sony’s PlayStation Store listing all show that date for the game outside the delayed Switch 2 version. ### What has NIS America said publicly? NIS America’s public-facing materials now show a split release picture rather than a single all-platform launch. (theouterhaven.net) The official website continues to market the game for its broader release window, but it does not include a new public date for Switch 2. The clearest direct notice on an official NIS America page appears on the company’s store listing. (nisamerica.com) That page says, “The Limited Edition set for STARBITES Nintendo Switch 2 has been cancelled,” and recommends the Nintendo Switch limited edition as an alternative for customers seeking a physical copy. ### What is STARBITES, and who is making it? (nisamerica.com) Steam lists IKINAGAMES as the developer and NIS America, Inc. as the publisher. The game is described there as a story-driven RPG set on the desert planet Bitter, with turn-based combat, mech customization and a protagonist named Lukida. NIS America’s official site uses similar language in its product description. (store.nisamerica.com) The publisher says players will follow Lukida through the city of Delight and the deserts of Bitter, using mechs in turn-based battles and exploration. ### What do the current store pages show for launch details? Steam says STARBITES is “not yet available” and lists a planned release date of May 21, 2026. (store.steampowered.com) The page also identifies the game as a PC release from NIS America and IKINAGAMES. Sony’s U.S. PlayStation Store listing shows a PS5 release on May 21, 2026 at 09:00 a.m. PDT. (nisamerica.com) Nintendo’s official store pages for the standard Switch version also continue to show a May 21, 2026 release in North America and Europe. ### What remains unclear for Switch 2 buyers? NIS America has not published a new release date for the Switch 2 version on the sources reviewed here. (store.steampowered.com) The company also has not publicly explained, on those pages, why the Switch 2 version was delayed. May 21, 2026 is still the next concrete milestone for the rest of the launch. On that date, NIS America, Sony and Steam listings indicate the game is set to go live on PS5, PC and the standard Nintendo Switch, while Switch 2 players are still waiting for updated timing from NIS America. (store.playstation.com) (nisamerica.com)