Nintendo has announced Kirby and the Forgotten Land Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World, which delivers new content and improved performance to the pink puffball’s 3D platforming adventure.
After a mysterious meteor crashes in the world of Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Kirby must use his abilities (including new Mouthful Modes) to clear a trail through uncharted territory. This new content can be played in either single-player or local multiplayer.
It has been explained that the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of a game is a bundle that includes the original game and its upgrade pack, which “enhances the game to take advantage of the capabilities of the Nintendo Switch 2 system.”
If you own the original Nintendo Switch game – either as a physical or digital version – you can upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition by purchasing the game’s upgrade pack digitally from the Nintendo eShop, My Nintendo Store or at retailers.
The company has outlined the specific Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrades, which include:
- A new story: Star-Crossed World
- Visually enhanced with improved frame rate
Kirby and the Forgotten Land Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World will be released at retail and digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 worldwide on 28 August 2025.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World Trailer
Kirby and the Forgotten Land Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World Screenshots
