Air Hares lands on Nintendo Switch on October 29, 2026, bringing Wondoro’s farming-themed bullet-hell shooter to Nintendo’s portable-console hybrid with the full Hare Force Edition update.
Following an initial debut earlier in the year, the Switch launch arrives as a digital release priced at $4.99 on the Nintendo eShop and includes content already expanded on Steam.
Gameplay and concept
Air Hares blends classic shoot‑’em‑up maneuvers with a farming objective: instead of counting enemy kills, progress is measured by how successfully players seed and water three carrot fields per level.
Players pilot Captain Rabbo Sunskipper over dust-choked farmland, dodging dive attacks from the Gale Gang while completing agricultural goals across four stages and four avian bosses.
Elements such as wind, rain, and lightning add environmental challenge to the arcade-style action.
Developer background and creative intent
The game was developed by Wondoro, a family studio led by Tim and Megan Bungeroth.
The studio framed Air Hares as a personal project with victories that come from growth rather than destruction.
The team also incorporated a real-life rescue dog, Arthur, as the model for in-game sidekick Dirk Doggo; the developers say Arthur’s stubborn, soft-hearted personality informed Dirk’s design and his in-game ability to draw every enemy on screen.
Hare Force Edition details
The Hare Force Edition, included at Switch launch, expands the squadron to five playable pilots for local co-op: Captain Rabbo and Dirk Doggo return alongside new pilots Linnie Lightfoote, Betty Bunting, and Candie Clayton.
Each pilot has distinct stats—health, side speed, and loop length—and signature abilities that alter how levels play.
Rabbo can recover once after being knocked out of the sky, while Doggo can lure all falcons toward himself to protect a partner.
New pilot examples: Linnie can roll further to escape danger, Betty maintains position in crosswinds, and Candie fires three parry shots.
Modes, progression, and features
The update adds high scoreboards for solo and co-op runs in Story and Arcade modes, plus three Carrot Achievements per level: 100% seeding and watering, no damage completion, and a no-aggression challenge that requires avoiding offensive shots entirely.
A new Squadron section documents each pilot’s stats, abilities, and backstory.
The release also includes the original soundtrack, handcrafted pixel art, and narrative cutscenes.
Availability
Air Hares will be available as a digital download on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch on October 29, 2026 for $4.99.
The Hare Force Edition content is present on both Switch and Steam.
Following an initial debut earlier in the year, the Switch launch arrives as a digital release priced at $4.99 on the Nintendo eShop and includes content already expanded on Steam.
Gameplay and concept
Air Hares blends classic shoot‑’em‑up maneuvers with a farming objective: instead of counting enemy kills, progress is measured by how successfully players seed and water three carrot fields per level.
Players pilot Captain Rabbo Sunskipper over dust-choked farmland, dodging dive attacks from the Gale Gang while completing agricultural goals across four stages and four avian bosses.
Elements such as wind, rain, and lightning add environmental challenge to the arcade-style action.
Developer background and creative intent
The game was developed by Wondoro, a family studio led by Tim and Megan Bungeroth.
The studio framed Air Hares as a personal project with victories that come from growth rather than destruction.
The team also incorporated a real-life rescue dog, Arthur, as the model for in-game sidekick Dirk Doggo; the developers say Arthur’s stubborn, soft-hearted personality informed Dirk’s design and his in-game ability to draw every enemy on screen.
Hare Force Edition details
The Hare Force Edition, included at Switch launch, expands the squadron to five playable pilots for local co-op: Captain Rabbo and Dirk Doggo return alongside new pilots Linnie Lightfoote, Betty Bunting, and Candie Clayton.
Each pilot has distinct stats—health, side speed, and loop length—and signature abilities that alter how levels play.
Rabbo can recover once after being knocked out of the sky, while Doggo can lure all falcons toward himself to protect a partner.
New pilot examples: Linnie can roll further to escape danger, Betty maintains position in crosswinds, and Candie fires three parry shots.
Modes, progression, and features
The update adds high scoreboards for solo and co-op runs in Story and Arcade modes, plus three Carrot Achievements per level: 100% seeding and watering, no damage completion, and a no-aggression challenge that requires avoiding offensive shots entirely.
A new Squadron section documents each pilot’s stats, abilities, and backstory.
The release also includes the original soundtrack, handcrafted pixel art, and narrative cutscenes.
Availability
Air Hares will be available as a digital download on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch on October 29, 2026 for $4.99.
The Hare Force Edition content is present on both Switch and Steam.