Published on: August 21, 2025
Nintendo is preparing fans for the next generation of its popular platform with a new update for the acclaimed title, Kirby and the Forgotten Land.
The update, which specifically prepares the game for compatibility on the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, demonstrates Nintendo’s continued support for its blockbuster franchises as they transition to updated hardware.
Developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo, Kirby and the Forgotten Land first launched on the Nintendo Switch system in March 2022, garnering praise for its inventive 3D gameplay and achieving critical and commercial success.
The latest patch, version 1.1.0, was released on August 20, 2025, and is designed to support the forthcoming Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World.
According to the official patch notes from Nintendo, the update primarily adds support for playing the enhanced Switch 2 Edition.
Several other gameplay issues have also been addressed, with refinements aimed at improving overall user experience.
However, the publisher has clarified that players will not observe any immediate changes to the current Nintendo Switch version until the new edition launches.
A representative statement from Nintendo emphasizes, 'The latest update introduces compatibility with the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
Additional gameplay enhancements have also been made to ensure an improved experience on supported hardware.' While details remain focused on compatibility and stability improvements, this update signals Nintendo’s strategic intent to enhance flagship titles for the Nintendo Switch 2 ecosystem.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land’s transition to the Nintendo Switch 2 marks a notable milestone in the franchise’s evolution.
With the enhanced edition, bundled as Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World, set to launch on August 28, 2025, fans can look forward to optimized performance and potential new features that leverage the capabilities of Nintendo’s latest hardware.
The ongoing support for legacy titles aligns with Nintendo’s established pattern of maximizing the longevity of key games across hardware generations.
As anticipation builds for the release of Nintendo Switch 2 and its expanding library, Kirby and the Forgotten Land stands out as a flagship title anchoring the new platform’s early software lineup.
Players interested in experiencing the updated content and improvements are encouraged to download patch 1.1.0 to ensure seamless gameplay when the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition becomes available via the eShop and retail channels.
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