This expanded edition of Kirby and the Forgotten Land, releasing on August 28, 2025, for the Nintendo Switch 2, introduces new content and technical enhancements. It builds upon the original adventure with a fresh narrative and improved performance.

Expanded Content and New Adventures

The "Star• Crossed World" is a significant new story chapter included in this package. In this new content, players guide Kirby through uncharted territories, utilizing his signature abilities and the innovative Mouthful Modes to overcome challenges. This addition is playable in both single-player and local co-op modes, allowing for shared experiences.

Core Experience and Enhancements

Beyond the new narrative content, this edition features improved performance across the entire game, offering a more refined visual and gameplay experience. The fundamental gameplay remains centered on platforming and adventure, with Kirby's ability to inhale enemies and copy their powers being a central mechanic. The Mouthful Modes provide unique ways to interact with the environment and engage in combat.

What is the core gameplay loop?

Players navigate diverse 3D environments, engaging in platforming challenges. Kirby's primary mechanic involves inhaling enemies to copy their abilities, which are essential for progression and defeating adversaries. The Mouthful Modes offer distinct transformations, granting Kirby new methods of traversal and attack by allowing him to inhale large objects.

What kind of additional content is included?

This release is categorized as an "Expanded Game," integrating substantial new content directly into the package. The primary addition is the "Star• Crossed World" story campaign. This edition does not include separate DLCs, expansions, remakes, or remasters beyond this integrated content.

Technical Details

Scheduled for release on August 28, 2025, this expanded version is developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo. It is designed for the Nintendo Switch 2 and falls within the platformer and adventure genres.