Turkish indie developer Umuro Game released Akita: Legends Squad, a 3D jetpack platformer, on Nintendo Switch for $9.99. The game is also compatible with Nintendo Switch 2.
Akita: Legends Squad launched on the Nintendo eShop on May 7, 2026, priced at $9.99 in North America, €9.99 in Europe, and £8.99 in the UK. Developed and published by Turkish indie studio Umuro Game, this 3D platformer marks the studio’s first release on a Nintendo platform and comes with confirmed Nintendo Switch 2 compatibility.
The game puts players in control of Akita, a jetpack-equipped hero navigating floating islands filled with obstacles, puzzles, and enemies. With an 835 MB file size and support for TV, tabletop, and handheld modes, it is designed to run smoothly across all Switch play styles.
What Kind of Game Is Akita: Legends Squad?
Akita: Legends Squad is a single-player 3D action platformer built around high-speed jetpack movement. Players leap across massive gaps, hover over dangerous traps, dodge rolling boulders, manoeuvre through spinning gears, and solve platforming puzzles across a variety of themed worlds.
The environments range from snow-capped mountains and ancient ruins to futuristic cloud cities. Each world introduces distinct visual design and a fresh set of physics-based challenges. The game blends classic 3D platformer sensibilities with modern movement mechanics, aiming for a balance between accessibility and genuine difficulty.
Key Features at a Glance
- Dynamic Jetpack Platforming: Precise mid-air controls for hovering, gap-jumping, and trap avoidance.
- Diverse 3D Worlds: Beautifully crafted environments with unique physics-based challenges in each zone.
- Challenging Obstacle Courses: Spike traps, moving platforms, wind currents, and complex level layouts.
- Collectibles: Hidden coins and secret gems reward exploration and perfect timing.
- Family-Friendly: ESRB rated Everyone. Accessible for beginners while offering skill-based challenges for experienced platforming fans.
Performance and Platform Compatibility
Umuro Game has specifically optimised Akita: Legends Squad for the Nintendo Switch hardware. The game uses optimised shaders to deliver smooth performance in both handheld and docked modes. Official Nintendo Switch 2 compatibility is confirmed, with the same 835 MB file size applying to both consoles.
TV mode, tabletop mode, and handheld mode are all supported. Nintendo does note that software compatibility and play experience may differ on Nintendo Switch Lite, and additional accessories may be required.
Pricing and Availability
The game is available exclusively as a digital download on the Nintendo eShop. Regional pricing at launch was set at:
| Region | Price |
|---|---|
| North America (USD) | $9.99 |
| Europe (EUR) | €9.99 |
| United Kingdom (GBP) | £8.99 |
| Japan (JPY) | ¥1,799 |
Some eShop regions have already seen promotional discounts. The Canadian eShop, for instance, listed a 75% discount bringing the price down to $6.99 CAD from a regular $27.99 CAD at one point, though pricing may vary by the time you check.
Who Is Umuro Game?
Umuro Game is a small Turkish indie studio founded in 2017 by Umur Burak. Based out of a technology park in Çanakkale, Turkey, the studio originally focused on mobile-first development. Its best-known titles are the Ertugrul Gazi series and Osman Gazi, historical action games themed around the early Ottoman era.
The studio’s Ertugrul Gazi 2 surpassed 10 million downloads on Google Play in September 2022. Across all its titles, Umuro Game has reached over 20 million users worldwide. In 2022, the company received an investment valued at $1.75 million from Keiretsu Forum Turkey angel investors.
Before Akita: Legends Squad, Umuro had already expanded beyond mobile with Osman Gazi on Xbox One, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X. The studio also brought Ertugrul Gazi and Osman Gazi to Steam. Akita: Legends Squad represents Umuro’s first Nintendo release and a deliberate move into the platform gaming genre on console hardware.
Turkey’s Growing Presence in Console and PC Gaming
Turkey’s gaming industry is best known globally for its dominance in mobile casual publishing. Studios like Dream Games (Royal Match), Spyke Games, and Grand Games have achieved multi-billion-dollar valuations and generated remarkable revenue efficiency. The Turkish mobile gaming ecosystem contributed an estimated 4% of global mobile gaming revenue in 2025.
However, the PC and console space is less developed. Notable exceptions include TaleWorlds Entertainment, creators of the Mount & Blade franchise (Bannerlord grossed an estimated $307 million), Curve Animation’s Liar’s Bar (winner of the 2024 Steam Award for Most Innovative Gameplay), and Nokta Games’ Supermarket Simulator.
Umuro Game’s move to Nintendo Switch with a 3D platformer is a small but meaningful data point in Turkey’s gradual diversification beyond mobile casual. While the studio is far smaller than Turkey’s billion-dollar mobile publishers, its ability to ship a console-optimised title on a major platform demonstrates the broadening ambitions of the country’s indie development scene.
Language Support
Akita: Legends Squad supports the following languages: Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, American English, and Polish. Turkish language support is not currently included, which is notable given the developer’s Turkish origin.
Things Worth Knowing Before You Buy
Is there multiplayer? No. Akita: Legends Squad is entirely a single-player experience. There is no online or local co-op mode.
Does it work on Switch Lite? According to Nintendo’s official product listing, software compatibility and play experience may differ on Nintendo Switch Lite, and additional accessories may be required.
How big is the download? The game takes up 835 MB on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
Is it suitable for younger players? Yes. The game carries an ESRB “Everyone” rating and is described as a family-friendly adventure with accessible difficulty for beginners alongside tougher challenges for experienced players.
Will it come to other platforms? As of May 2026, Akita: Legends Squad is exclusively available on Nintendo Switch. The developer has not announced plans for PC, PlayStation, or Xbox releases, though Umuro Game has previously released titles on Steam and Xbox consoles.
Final Thoughts
Akita: Legends Squad is not a blockbuster release, but it is a well-positioned indie platformer filling a specific niche on the Switch eShop. At $9.99, it offers a 3D jetpack platforming experience with diverse worlds, physics-based challenges, and family-friendly accessibility. For players who enjoy classic-style 3D platformers and want to support an independent studio branching out into console gaming, it is worth a closer look.
The game also carries symbolic weight as one of the relatively few Nintendo Switch titles from a Turkish developer, adding another chapter to the country’s evolving story beyond mobile gaming dominance.
