Battle-Action Game Kirby Fighters 2 for Switch on Nintendo Site

Kirby is an action-themed video game series created by Masahiro Sakurai and Satoru Iwata.

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HAL Laboratory developed the gaming series, and Nintendo was in charge of publishing the series.

The original game of the franchise centers around a young hero – a pink alien named Kirby as he fights for his home’s safety, Planet Popstar, from numerous threats.

Kirby Fighters 2 for Nintendo Switch Listed On Official Site — Kirby Fighters | Source: Nintendo

The series was made for everyone and not just gamers as it is easy to play even for those who are new to action games, while also putting forth additional challenges and concepts for more seasoned players to come back to.

With over 30 games and sales of over 38 million units worldwide, the Kirby series is one of the top 50 best-selling video game franchises of all time.

Nintendo’s official website has added the “Kirby Fighters 2” game as a downloadable title for its Switch system though it hadn’t confirmed the same at an earlier date.

The listing does not provide a release date for the battle-action game but has been priced at US$19.99.

The game allows users to choose from Kirby’s most classic copy abilities, including the brand-new Wrestler ability and the fight to the end with the last Kirby standing.

Characters like King Dedede and Bandana Waddle Dee also make a comeback as playable characters in the new Kirby Fighters 2 game, available only for Nintendo’s Switch.

About Kirby Fighters

The Kirby series began as an action-themed video game series created by Masahiro Sakurai and Satoru Iwata.

HAL Laboratory developed the gaming series, and Nintendo was in charge of publishing the series.

The original Kirby Fighters released as a subset of the 3DS compilation Kirby Triple Deluxe in 2014.

It was later re-released with extra features as an individual game on 3DS eShop download. The Kirby Fighters Deluxe consists of both single-player and multiplayer modes.

The battle-action game’s concept allows Kirbys to face-off against each other while using a Copy Ability.

Some stages also display on-stage hazards and many items, which will randomly pop up in each stage.

Additionally, The Kirby Fighters Deluxe game has an improved and expanded version available to gamers on the Nintendo 3DS eShop.

Nintendo’s official website has also recently listed “Kirby Fighters 2” available for the Switch system.

The game is expected to be a sequel of some sorts to the 2014 Kirby Fighters Deluxe.