Watch the New Music Video and Pre-Order the 7” Vinyl Today
London, United Kingdom & Tokyo, Japan (18th August 2026) – Today, video game publisher and creative studio Kepler Interactive and Tokyo-based developerShapefarm have revealed new details about the soundtrack for their upcoming intergalactic co-op adventure Orbitals.
Orbitals features a retro anime-inspired soundtrack, capturing the spirit of classic anime to create out-of-this-world soundscapes that feel both nostalgically familiar and fresh all at once. Part of the soundtrack’s nostalgic identity lies with the game’s featured vocalist on both the opening and ending themes – Japanese singer songwriter Mami Ayukawa. Known for singing themes for classic sci-fi anime in the 80s (including Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam and more), Ayukawa returns with Orbitals to provide her voice to the game’s opening theme song ‘~Accelerating Destiny~ (加速する運命)’ and the game’s ending theme ‘Heart To Heart’. Fans can listen to and purchase ‘~Accelerating Destiny~ (加速する運命)’ on music platforms and online stores from today, and watch the brand-new official music video below.
“I’m truly happy and honored to have had the opportunity to sing the theme song for Orbitals,” shares Ayukawa. “I poured all of the soul and love that I’ve woven into my music since the 1980s into this song. I sincerely hope that these feelings will reach the hearts of everyone who enjoys the game.”
“Collaborating closely with Mami Ayukawa throughout the creation of Orbitals‘ opening and ending themes has been an incredible honor”, says Shapefarm’s Audio Director Christian Wellbo. “Among all the amazing anime music of the era that inspired our game, her songs stand among its most iconic. I hope this collaboration resonates with longtime fans while also opening the door for a new generation to discover her extraordinary music.”
Additionally, starting today fans can pre-order the 7” vinyl of Orbitals’ opening and ending themes via Laced Records. Featuring both ‘~Accelerating Destiny~ (加速する運命)’ and ‘Heart To Heart’, plus karaoke versions on the B-side, the 7” vinyl will release later this year. Furthermore, the game’s full original soundtrack will also be available digitally from 3rd September alongside the release of the game – fans should stay tuned to the game’s official social media channels for more information coming soon. To stream and download opening and ending themes, visit http://lnk.to/orbitals-single.
Orbitals will launch exclusively for Nintendo Switch™ 2 on 3rd September and is available to pre-order now. A physical edition will launch alongside the digital edition of the game, and fans can also purchase the Digital Deluxe edition, which includes additional digital bonuses, including the game’s soundtrack (accessed via the base game’s main menu). For more information about Orbitals, follow the game’s official social channels or sign up for the newsletter at www.orbitalsgame.com.
About Shapefarm:
Shapefarm is a Tokyo-based studio comprised of an international team of creative talent turning dreams into games.
United by a deep love of classic Japanese visual design and storytelling, the studio’s first original project, Orbitals, embodies the studios’ passion for creating enduring and universally resonant experiences crafted with the highest level of artistry.
About Kepler Interactive:
Kepler Interactive is a video game company and creative studio headquartered in London. With games like Pacific Drive, Sifu, Rematch and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Kepler curates its partnerships with developers worldwide to showcase some of the newest and most brilliant ideas in gaming that combine experimental game design with unique art direction.
Alongside its game portfolio, Kepler’s creative studio seeks to bring games to life in areas such as art, fashion, music, architecture and design through development of lifestyle products and collaborations with artists like fashion designer Robyn Lynch. Kepler explores the creative spaces that inspire games and the people who make them – challenging perspectives and elevating the medium to a new level.
About Laced:
Laced is the world’s leading video game soundtrack record label, with over 250 releases to date across vinyl and digital spanning games new and old, from the biggest blockbusters to the most intimate indies. Soundtrack releases include music for Assassin’s Creed, Bloodborne, Borderlands, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Civilization, DOOM, Fallout, God of War, Halo, Hotline Miami, Metal Gear Solid, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil, SILENT HILL and Street Fighter.
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The record label lives alongside Laced’s other service offerings, including music composition, licensing, sound design, implementation, and music publishing administration for games and moving media: www.lacedaudio.com
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