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

Nintendo have revealed that Kirby Fighters 2 is coming to Switch, and it’s doing so today!

The party brawler allows players to use any one of 17 copy abilities to take the fight to their opponents, including classics like Sword and Cutter, as well as a brand new Wrestler ability.

Here’s some more info on the game courtesy of Nintendo’s PR:

Kirby delivers a plethora of attacks to each battle, with a selection of 17 copy abilities from throughout the Kirby series, including Sword and Cutter. Kirby Fighters 2 also marks the debut of Kirby’s new Wrestler ability. Don’t be fooled by Kirby’s cuteness though – this athlete’s ornate mask hides the face of a determined fighter.
In the game’s Story Mode, team up with a friend or a CPU to take on a friendly match against King Dedede and Meta Knight, and climb your way up the Tower of Trial to the final battle. Between each floor of this ascending tower, fighters can also strategically choose items to boost selected stats. Prepare for an onslaught from a variety of foes as you climb the tower.
For more multiplayer fun, up to four players can battle on the same system with local wireless, or online play.* Players can customise rules for free-for-alls and team battles by choosing their preferred items, stage hazards and even the ability to come back as a ghost in team battles. There’s never a dull moment, even if you get knocked out!

Check out the trailer for the game, and a selection of screenshots, below.

Source: Nintendo PR