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  • Ready for action? Here's when you can play the ARMS Global Testpunch!


    22/05/2017

    Ahead of the launch of ARMS on June 16th, only on Nintendo Switch, you can warm up and get an early taste of the action with the ARMS Global Testpunch early access demo! You'll be able to face off online* over two weekends: round one is on Saturday May 27th and Sunday May 28th, and one week later fists will fly again in round two, held on Saturday June 3rd and Sunday June 4th.

    You can get ready right now, so you can get scrapping straight away when the time comes. All you need to be able to take part is a Nintendo Switch, an internet connection, a Nintendo Account and the free** ARMS Global Testpunch software from Nintendo eShop. Need to create a Nintendo Account? We’ve got you covered. Simply head on over to the Create a Nintendo Account page and follow the instructions. Once you have that you can download the software from Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch or via the ARMS gamepage***.

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    Here's when everything's kicking – er...punching...? – off:

    Saturday May 27th

    01:00 – 01:59 BST

    13:00 – 13:59 BST

    19:00 – 19:59 BST

    Sunday May 28th

    01:00 – 01:59 BST

    13:00 – 13:59 BST

    19:00 – 19:59 BST

    Saturday June 3rd

    01:00 – 01:59 BST

    13:00 – 13:59 BST

    19:00 – 19:59 BST

    Sunday June 4th

    01:00 – 01:59 BST

    13:00 – 13:59 BST

    19:00 – 19:59 BST

    See you there, fighting fans! Check out the ARMS website for more info about the game, and keep an eye on our Nintendo Switch Facebook page and Twitter account for further updates.

    Get ready to come out swinging when the fast-paced fighter ARMS launches in shops and as a downloadable version from Nintendo eShop on June 16th, only on Nintendo Switch! On the same day, the neon yellow Joy-Con Pair, neon yellow Joy-Con Straps and Joy-Con AA Battery Pack Pair accessory will also be available.

    *Internet connection required during online play. The registration and linkage of Nintendo Account and acceptance of the Nintendo Account Agreement and Privacy Policy are required. Online services require a Nintendo Account. Starting this autumn, some online services will also require a paid subscription. Paid online service availability may be limited based on location. Find out more about the paid online subscription service.

    **Broadband internet connection required. The registration and linkage of Nintendo Account and acceptance of the Nintendo Account Agreement and Privacy Policy are required.

    ***To be able to purchase download games or download demos and free software from Nintendo eShop on the official website, you'll need to have a Nintendo Account which is linked to your Nintendo Switch console. You'll need to have your console registered as the active console for downloads for your Nintendo Account by visiting Nintendo eShop on the device you wish to download on at least once. For automatic download, your system must be updated and connected to the internet with automatic downloads enabled, and it must have enough storage to complete the download. To find out more, visit our Support section. Purchases made or demo downloads activated through the Nintendo website are processed via Nintendo eShop.