World Championship Boxing Manager 2 gameplay

Following its debut on Switch this week, new gameplay has come in for World Championship Boxing Manager 2. 26 minutes of footage is available.

For a refresher on the title, check out the following overview:

The boxing world is at your fingertips in this streamlined and outrageously entertaining sports management simulation. Simpler interfaces and more straightforward decision-making deliver a tighter gameplay loop that keeps up the pace and your boxers in the action.

Enlist competitive fighters, recruit top-notch staff, and ride the hype train all the way to endorsement city! Watch it all play out in the ring as your fighter takes the throne… or gets KO’d.

An official sequel to 1991’s highly-applauded World Championship Boxing Manager, this iteration captures the essence of the original and expands upon it. Offering updated visuals, deeper gameplay, and new characters that extend the World Championship Boxing Manager franchise, World Championship Boxing Manager 2 provides fun for grizzled veterans and lightweight fans. Go toe to toe with fantasy characters, or take the main stage with historical boxing legends including Rocky Marciano, Sugar Ray Robinson, and more!

Build your fighters from the ground up and lead them to glory. Manage their training schedules, rest days, strength conditioning, and cardio sessions to create the best balance for your roster. Recruit promising amateurs, hire staff, advertise fights, and boost your boxers’ reputations. Keep your stable of fighters in top shape and they’ll take you to the top – but mismanage them and you’ll both be eating canvas!

All in a day’s work for the best boxing manager in the world.

Behind every fighter is a story, and it’s their unique and individual experiences that keep them punching and help them get up, one more time. Put on the gloves of a scrappy newcomer or relive the unforgettable careers of heavyweight legends. World Championship Boxing Manager 2 bring these tales of life with visual novel-like depth of detail in Story Mode.

New to simulation games? Are you a fan of tycoon games but want something with snackable or streamable play sessions? World Championship Boxing Manager 2 keeps you in the action with streamlined interfaces and decision-making. Managing your gym is a breeze, and getting back into the ring is never more than a few clicks away.

Key Features

• Hand-drawn, 32-bit visuals with modern features and fight cams to watch your fighter duke it out in real-time.
• Story Mode takes you beyond the fight and into narrative-driven scenarios and autobiographical tales. Play as a has-been promoter making a comeback, a trainer that’s bitten off more than he can chew, and even world-renowned legends like licensed characters Rocky Marciano™ and Sugar Ray Robinson™, and more!
• Career Mode brings this classic sim world to the next level—make use of an awesome roster and staff, and watch boxing matches come to life as you witness your fighters duke it out in real time through the cinematic Fight Camera.
• Enhanced customization adds replayability and encourages players to take on the challenge in their own way. Earn gear and improve your facilities for your boxers and staff—each playthrough offers something new!
• An extensive experience system allows players to build a hard-hitting ring king, a one-punch wonder, or a super-stamina warrior of the knock-down-drag-out fight. It’s up to you to create the best training path to victory.
• A quicker gameplay loop and focused management mechanics creates a tighter, more snackable and streamable experience.

Come see the gameplay for World Championship Boxing Manager 2 on Switch below.

World Championship Boxing Manager 2 is live on the Switch eShop. It supports English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Spanish languages.