: You can choose from 16 Copy Abilities (such as Sword, Hammer, and Doctor) and four playable characters. These movesets were redesigned specifically for 3D combat. Modes : It features 10 distinct battle types , including:

: A free-for-all where the last Kirby standing wins.

: Approximately 1,688 blocks (211 MB) for the digital version.

The game centers on a variety of competitive mini-games known as "Battle Modes".

: The game does not support 3D effects , playing exclusively in 2D on the 3DS family of systems. Kirby Battle Royale Review (3DS) - Mon Amiibo.com

In the single-player campaign, King Dedede hosts a tournament with a giant cake as the prize. Kirby and Bandana Waddle Dee must battle through five different leagues of Kirby clones produced by Dedede’s "Kirby Printer" machine to uncover his plan. This mode takes approximately 3–4 hours to complete and acts as a tutorial for unlocking abilities and battle types.