Kirby and the Forgotten Land Partial Soundtrack Debuts on Nintendo Music App for Switch Online Subscribers

Nintendo Switch Online users received an exciting music update this week as the Nintendo Music app rolled out a special partial release: 23 handpicked tracks from the acclaimed platformer Kirby and the Forgotten Land.

Developed by HAL Laboratory and released exclusively for Nintendo Switch in March 2022, Kirby and the Forgotten Land charmed fans and critics alike with its vibrant environments and inventive gameplay.

Now, players can enjoy some of its most memorable melodies on their mobile devices, consolidating the game’s impact on both the Nintendo Switch library and Nintendo’s celebrated music catalog. According to Nintendo’s official notice, the current update provides access to 23 musical pieces from Kirby and the Forgotten Land, while the remainder of the extensive soundtrack—featuring over 100 compositions in total—is scheduled to launch later in 2025.

This marks a slight shift from recent Nintendo Music app updates, which typically deliver complete albums or collections in one rollout.

Nintendo stated: "Twenty-three of the game’s tracks are here today, and the rest are coming later this year!" The selection includes standout tracks such as "Ready to Go!", "Running Through the New World", "Northeast Frost Street", "Moonlight Canyon", and the sweeping finale "Welcome to the New World! (Full)".

In addition, nostalgic locations like Waddle Dee Town and Alivel Mall are musically represented, alongside dynamic battle themes such as "VS.

Dangerous Beast" and "Masked and Wild: D.D.D.".

This curated drop is intended as a preview, giving fans and music aficionados a chance to revisit the game’s richly orchestrated soundtrack before the full version arrives on the Nintendo Music app later in the year. This update follows the recent addition of the Tetris and Dr.

Mario soundtracks to the Nintendo Music app, reinforcing Nintendo's ongoing commitment to celebrating the diverse soundscapes of its iconic games.

To access the new album update, users must hold an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription and have the Nintendo Music app on a compatible mobile device. Kirby and the Forgotten Land has been a notable highlight for HAL Laboratory and Nintendo since its debut, earning praise for its innovative 3D platforming and impressive sales, surpassing five million copies sold globally.

With this soundtrack update, fans have another avenue to immerse themselves in the post-apocalyptic charm and musical flair that have defined one of Switch’s standout adventures. For the complete musical experience of Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Switch Online subscribers should watch for future updates as Nintendo prepares to release the remainder of the soundtrack later this year.

This incremental rollout underscores Nintendo's evolving strategy for music content delivery and offers dedicated fans something to look forward to in the months ahead.

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