NIS America, in collaboration with IKINAGAMES, is preparing the role-playing game Starbites, formerly known as The Starbites: Taste of Desert. This is an atmospheric project in which modern high-tech style in the spirit of Xenoblade is combined with a desert aesthetic reminiscent of Wild Arms or Rogue Galaxy.
The events unfold on the hostile planet Bitter, devastated after a destructive war. The player will play the role of a girl who makes a living by collecting rare machine parts - they are especially valued on the black market. The main element of the gameplay is built around the extraction and sale of resources. The combat system is turn-based, and looks interesting in the trailers shown.
Starbites is scheduled for release in early 2026. The game will be released on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch and PC.
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