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Kirby and the Forgotten Land Preorder Now Available for Nintendo Switch 2

by Aaron May 27,2025

Get ready for an exciting new release, Kirby and the Forgotten Land Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World—try saying that three times fast! This exclusive title for the Nintendo Switch 2 is slated to launch on August 28. It not only includes the full original game for the Switch but comes with enhanced features like a faster frame rate and higher resolution. Additionally, it introduces a brand new story, Star-Crossed World, which is making its debut exclusively with this edition. Preorders are open now, and you can find it at Target. Dive deeper into what this package offers.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World

Out August 28

Kirby and the Forgotten Land Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World

Priced at $79.99, you can secure this game at Target or snag it for $79.00 at Walmart. Yes, it's an $80 game, which might seem steep for an enhanced version of the original Switch title plus an expansion. However, it's the price set by Nintendo, so if you're eager to dive into this upgraded experience, it's worth considering.

Upgrade Pack Is Also Available Separately

Good news for those who already own the original version on Switch: you can purchase the Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack separately. This way, you can enjoy the enhanced features and the new Star-Crossed World expansion without buying the entire game again, saving you some money in the process.

What is Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World?

From our review of Kirby and the Forgotten Land: "Kirby and the Forgotten Land successfully transforms the series' beloved mix of ability-based combat, platforming, and secret hunting into a three-dimensional experience. While the post-apocalyptic setting may not be as thematically rich as Planet Popstar, it remains visually stunning and vibrant, with cleverly designed levels that smartly utilize Kirby's abilities. Despite the shift to 3D, Forgotten Land retains the essence of what makes classic Kirby games so enjoyable. If the future holds more 3D adventures for our pink hero, I'm all in."

The Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game not only features the complete original game with upgraded graphics but also includes the Star-Crossed World expansion. This new content sees Kirby navigating through uncharted territory following a catastrophic meteor strike, using his remarkable abilities, including some fresh Mouthful Modes, to forge a path forward.