NIS America, Inc. is excited to announce that they are partnering with IKINAGAMES Co., Ltd. to publish a brand-new RPG, STARBITES, coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Steam.
Join Lukida and her allies as they uncover the truth beneath the sands of Bitter!
Hop on your Motorbot and ride toward freedom in the brand-new RPG Starbites! On Bitter, a desert planet ravaged by the aftermath of an interstellar war, a young salvager named Lukida seeks to escape to the stars, but a sudden attack by a giant robot sets events into motion that will change her life—and the fate of Bitter—forever.
Explore the expansive landscape of Bitter atop your Motorbot, and fight your way to victory in a turn-based battle system that’s easy to learn, and satisfying to master. Build up your party, kit out your Motorbots with powerful equipment, and head out into the deserts of Bitter! Somewhere beneath the dunes, the truth of what happened 45 years ago awaits…
NIS America Inc and IKINAGAMES Co., Ltd also today revealed that a Limited Edition of the game will be available here for $89.99. The Limited Edition includes STARBITES Deluxe Edition (Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, or PlayStation 5), Collector’s Box, the Journey to STARBITES Artbook, Original Soundtrack, Lukida’s Sweet Ride Acrylic Stand, Metal Motorbot Pin Set, and Lukida and Friends Rubber Keychain Set.
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.
-Press Release
Starbites will launch early 2026 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
