Global Testpunch Demo
During the ARMS Nintendo Direct on May 17th, Nintendo announced that there would be several "Global Testpunch" Demos to allow Switch owners to try out ARMS before its launch - much like Splatoon's Global Testfires.
In these limited run events, players will be able to demo the game and go online against other players in a trial mode. Each weekend demo will feature a different set of arenas, and perhaps even fighters to play as.
The following dates below are times for each Global Testpunch - and will last for a weekend in short 1 hour play sessions - so be sure to be ready for each demo session!
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Global Testpunch 1 | May 26th (US Only) | May 27th | May 28th |
5:00 PM (PST) | 5:00 AM (PST) | 5:00 AM (PST) | |
11:00 AM (PST) | 11:00 AM (PST) | ||
5:00 PM (PST) | |||
Global Testpunch 2 | June 2nd (US Only) | June 3rd | June 4th |
5:00 PM (PST) | 5:00 AM (PST) | 5:00 AM (PST) | |
11:00 AM (PST) | 11:00 AM (PST) | ||
5:00 PM (PST) |
Global Testpunch 2
Nintendo of Japan confirmed that the following fighters will be playable for the second demo: Spring Man, Ribbon Girl, Ninjara, Master Mummy, Min Min, Mechanica, Twintelle, and Helix.
They also announced that three stages would be available to play on: Spring Man's Stadium, Ninjara's Ninja College, Helix's DNA Lab, and Min Min's Ramen Bowl.
Modes in the Party Games can range from 1v1, 2v2, and also modes like Hoops and Skillshot. There's also a rare chance you and two other players will team up to fight an AI Boss known as Headlok - who fights with six Arms and is incredibly difficult!