Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World Debuts on Nintendo Switch 2 with Exclusive Switch Online User Icons

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Published on: August 28, 2025

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Nintendo has officially launched Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World on the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 platform, marking a major moment for Kirby fans and Nintendo Switch enthusiasts alike.

Developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo, this latest addition to the Kirby franchise expands on the award-winning gameplay and vibrant world design that has made Kirby and the Forgotten Land one of the standout titles in recent years. In celebration of this significant release, Nintendo has introduced a collection of exclusive user icons for Nintendo Switch Online members.

These new Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World user icons are available exclusively through the Nintendo Switch’s online service and can be redeemed using My Nintendo Platinum Points.

Nintendo Switch Online users have the flexibility to fully customize their profiles with these charming icons, selecting custom colors and borders to express their personal style. The arrival of Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World on Nintendo Switch 2 reinforces Nintendo’s ongoing commitment to delivering innovative and engaging gaming experiences for both longtime fans and newcomers.

Since its original debut, Kirby and the Forgotten Land has garnered critical acclaim, praised for introducing true 3D platforming to the Kirby series and setting new franchise sales records on the Nintendo Switch platform. Nintendo’s official statement highlights their excitement for this milestone: they note that players now have fresh ways to showcase their affinity for the Kirby series within their Nintendo Switch Online profiles.

The company emphasizes that these collectible user icons are a way to reward dedicated fans, further personalizing the online community and celebrating the beloved character’s latest adventure. Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World is available now for download through the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch 2.

With enhanced graphics, expanded content, and new features designed for Nintendo’s next-generation hardware, the release signals a new chapter for HAL Laboratory’s enduring franchise.

Switch Online subscribers can immediately redeem the new user icons through the My Nintendo rewards system, underscoring Nintendo’s ongoing tradition of offering unique digital rewards tied to their biggest releases. For those eager to jump into Kirby’s newest adventure or to add an extra touch of personality to their Nintendo Switch profiles, the time has never been better.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World is poised to continue the pink puffball’s legacy as one of Nintendo’s cornerstone franchises on the Switch 2 and beyond.

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Kirby and the Forgotten Land Switch 2 user icons for Switch Online available