Release Date: August 28, 2025
An improved and enhanced version of the popular 3D platformer from Nintendo. Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World features a brand new area for us to explore, along with its new story. The game is also running in a better framerate than the original.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World is a refreshed and enriched version of the three-dimensional action platformer, representing the series that began in 1992. The game was developed by HAL Laboratory studio, and its release was handled by Nintendo.
The biggest novelty introduced in Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World is a previously unavailable story. After a meteor crashes in the Forgotten Land, the main character gains access to unexplored territory. The protagonist sets off on a journey to clear the trail, using all of his skills and a completely new ability called Mouthful.
Additionally, the developers focused on the technical layer, improving the frame-rate.
The main character of Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World is the titular Kirby - a fluffy, pink ball. The protagonist wakes up on a beach in an unknown world full of plant-covered ruins of an ancient civilization. Kirby quickly discovers that this land is inhabited by hostile creatures, who have enslaved his allies - Waddle Dees. Without thinking too long, our brave protagonist decides to go to the rescue of his allies.
In Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World we observe the action from behind Kirby's back (TPP). During the game, we explore various levels with an open structure, including the ruined cities and buildings of the scale of a large shopping center. When exploring them, we jump on platforms and avoid various traps and obstacles, as well as face opponents, making use of Kirby's skills. Our protagonist is capable of absorbing smaller adversaries and catapulting them towards the remaining enemies. He can also copy the combat skills of his enemies, which allows him to use a sword or freeze targets.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World features colorful, three-dimensional graphics maintained in a light and pleasant cartoon style.
Platforms:
Switch 2
Developer: HAL Laboratory
Publisher: Nintendo
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A series of platformers with a pink, balloon-like hero in the title role. The series was created by the Japanese studio HAL Laboratory, which develops it in cooperation with the Nintendo corporation.
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Game Ratings for Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World Video Game.
Digital Chumps: 7.5 / 10 by Will Silberman
For Switch 2 owners who already own Kirby and the Forgotten Land and are weighing their options while new much-hyped games are being released (I'm looking at you, Silksong and Donkey Kong Bananza), Star-Crossed World is short but sweet, opting to replicate the success of the base game with a glittery new coat of paint. For Switch 2 owners who have not yet played Kirby's newest adventure, Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World is undoubtedly the definitive iteration and worthy of your time.
Siliconera: 9 / 10 by Jenni Lada
Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World Switch 2 Edition, with its improved performance and delightful expansion, is better and more essential than the original.
Expansive: 4 / 5 by Sam Diglett
Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed Land is another fantastic upgrade on Switch 2 with stunning visuals, smooth platforming quality and vibrant colors. The Star-Crossed Land expansion is also a really solid addition to an already vast and enjoyable game, adding some new copy abilities, a challenging new boss scenario and a ton of new things to find and discover. For new players and those tempted by the low upgrade fee for the new content, this is a must own and a great way to tide your time until the bigger first party releases later this year!
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