Hudson Entertainment has confirmed that Bomberman Live: Battlefest is on the way to Xbox LIVE Arcade this Winter.

“It’s Bomberman time again, and we’re thrilled to give fans another installment with much-demanded new features,” said Sabine Duvall, Vice President of Digital Download at Hudson Entertainment.

As the sequel to Bomberman LIVE, Bomberman Live: Battlefest will feature the same action with 8-person online multiplayer as well as a wealth of all-new features, including teams, new modes, new arenas, new power-ups, new costumes, and even the ability to use an avatar as a playable character.