Kirby and the Forgotten Land Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Unveils New Mouthful Modes and Features

Nintendo has officially lifted the curtain on several exciting updates in Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, following the circulation of credible leaks within the gaming community.

Developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo, this enhanced edition brings fresh content and mechanical upgrades specifically tailored for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 hardware.

The new version is set to launch on August 28, 2025, expanding one of the most celebrated platform adventures in recent Nintendo history. In a newly released trailer, players received a first look at two never-before-seen Mouthful Modes: Gear Mouth and Sign Mouth.

Mouthful Modes, which debuted in the original Kirby and the Forgotten Land for Nintendo Switch, are creative power-ups that allow Kirby to absorb and manipulate various objects, dynamically altering the gameplay experience.

With Gear Mouth, Kirby can now attach to walls and skillfully roll vertically, offering an unprecedented dimension in stage navigation and puzzle-solving.

This unique capability introduces exciting vertical gameplay elements not previously showcased in the franchise. Complementing this, the Sign Mouth ability empowers Kirby to traverse slopes effortlessly, utilize spinning attacks against enemies, and leap to seize hard-to-reach items in the air.

This addition is poised to further enrich the acclaimed platforming dynamics and provides players with novel ways to interact with the environment.

Both new modes demonstrate HAL Laboratory's ongoing commitment to innovation within the Kirby universe. The update also includes details on Spring Mouth, which was shown earlier.

Players using Spring Mouth can bounce energetically, execute high jumps to access elevated areas, and crash down to break objects or thwart enemies, significantly expanding Kirby’s repertoire of moves. In terms of broader content, the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition introduces new Starry Stages environments and the collectible Starry Coins, which can be exchanged for exclusive figures using the Gotcha Machine EX.

For those seeking an intensified challenge, The Ultimate Cup EX has been confirmed, delivering a more demanding boss rush mode designed for seasoned players. "We’re thrilled to bring even more creative Mouthful Modes and enriching content to Kirby and the Forgotten Land as it arrives on Nintendo Switch 2," a representative from HAL Laboratory stated in the official announcement, emphasizing the collaborative effort with Nintendo to make use of the new hardware’s capabilities. Since its original release, Kirby and the Forgotten Land has achieved notable commercial success, praised for reinventing classic gameplay with new 3D environments and inventive mechanics.

The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, bundled with the Star-Crossed World expansion, promises to build on this foundation, offering both returning fans and new players a robust and innovative platforming experience. Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World will be available exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 starting August 28, 2025.

Fans can catch the latest overview trailer on Nintendo's official channels for a preview of all the upcoming features and enhancements.

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