This article was originally written for TheNintendoVillage.com, a website I founded and ran from 2018 to 2021.

During yesterday’s Nintendo Direct Mini, Nintendo revealed that the first Fighters Pass Vol. 2 character for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate would be coming from ARMS. The innovative fighter that launched early in the Switch’s lifecycle was largely overshadowed by Splatoon 2 that arrived soon after, but is nevertheless a brilliant strategic fighting game.

In order to give players who may not have checked the game out so far a chance to experience it, Nintendo also announced that Nintendo Switch Online Subscribers will be able to play the full game for free until 7 April.

Fight fans, you’re up! Experience the full #ARMS game on Nintendo Switch for #NintendoSwitchOnline members! Play the trial now until April 6 at 11:59pm PT.https://t.co/3POH7j6Cus pic.twitter.com/MEMoneQWUF
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 26, 2020

We’d highly recommend you do so! In our review we praised the “incredible amount of depth and… surprising amount of variety” in the game’s combat.

If you find you have a bit of a natural talent at the game (and live in North America), you can also try your hand at the official online tournament Nintendo are running, with 2500 Gold Coins up for grabs.

Let us know if you’re an ARMS fan down in the comments!

Source: Nintendo PR