Jitsu Squad release date set for December

Original (11/23): Jitsu Squad now has a release date. According to a listing on the eShop, it will be available on December 9, 2022.

Jitsu Squad was previously confirmed for Switch in February 2021. The title was most recently given a Q4 2022 launch window.

For those that haven’t heard of Jitsu Squad, it’s a co-op beat ’em up game. Yooka-Laylee is one of the assist characters that will be included.

More information can be found in the following overview:

This is the story of the legendary, hidden Kusanagi Stone and the warriors seeking it. Containing the soul of a powerful demon, The Kusanagi stone can grant godly powers to those who awaken it. Now, the wicked sorcerer Origami has summoned and cursed ancient warriors to find the stone for him. Hero, Baby, Jazz and Aros, together they are the Jitsu Squad!

Control the entire Jitsu Squad in single-player mode or play with up to 2 people in local couch co-op. Tag team mode makes it possible to play locally with one friend, where each player chooses two characters!

Jitsu Squad will cost $29.99 on the Switch eShop. ININ Games is also readying a physical release for a later date.

Update (11/29): A new trailer has now been released – we have it below.