See Plankton Battle in New Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Trailer

Publisher GameMill Entertainment recently affirmed a 2023 release for the anticipated sequel Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2. This follow-up to 2021’s crossover platform fighter assembles beloved characters from Nickelodeon animations to battle in chaotic multiplayer showdowns.

GameMill vows to expand the roster and refine technical shortcomings of the inaugural entry based on player feedback. Although official updates remained sparse, leaks indicated new combatants were imminent.

Plankton Revealed as Latest Addition to All-Star Brawl 2 (Watch New Trailer Now)

This prediction proved accurate with the recent trailer unveiling the addition of diminutive supervillain Plankton from SpongeBob SquarePants.

The gameplay video depicts Plankton piloting a mechanical walker armed with ketchup bottle cannons and a spinning antenna functioning as a helicopter rotor. His sarcastic A.I. companion Karen appears onscreen issuing instructions, further incorporating iconic elements from the long-running nautical cartoon.

Plankton joins fellow newcomers Squidward Tentacles and Jimmy Neutron alongside over 20 brawlers returning from the original Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl. Comments express enthusiasm for his inclusion and praise the expressive animation conveying Plankton’s eccentric personality through the mech suit.

Developers Outline New Mechanics and Planned Enhancements

Developers Ludosity, Fair Play Labs and GameMill also announced planned upgrades to All-Star Brawl 2’s mechanics during the recent Evolution Championship Series showcase. These include overhauled defensive options via revamped dodging and shielding, plus a novel Slime Meter altering augmented special attacks.

Additional enhancements comprise expanded single-player content, richer unlockables and overall technical polish responding to critiques of the inaugural entry. With strategic enhancements cementing solid foundations, the game aims to fulfil the untapped potential of Nickelodeon crossovers in the platform fighter genre.

The appeal of controlling beloved cartoon characters like Reptar and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in fast-paced bouts has intrigued fans since the project’s conception. All-Star Brawl 2’s slated story mode can further highlight the appeal of playing as the diverse cast in a narrative context outside their native shows.

The novelty character selection helps differentiate All-Star Brawl 2 among popular platform fighters like Super Smash Bros. and Multiversus. Polished mechanics and modes may enable Nickelodeon’s mascot melee to carve a niche within the competitive gaming scene.

Upcoming announcements will likely unveil additional pugilistic personalities joining the antics. The rumoured El Tigre of the eponymous show would be a logical inclusion to represent Nickelodeon’s Spanish language programming. A formidable roster does appear to be coalescing.

For Nickelodeon aficionados, next year’s All-Star Brawl 2 represents a long-awaited opportunity to settle disputes between beloved shows in virtual fisticuffs. Which iconic character will reign supreme? Master nautical nonsense as SpongeBob to find out when the toon title launches on Windows PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch.