Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: New Mouthful Modes Revealed Ahead of Launch

Nintendo is gearing up for one of its most anticipated releases of the year with Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World.

This enhanced version not only brings the beloved pink puffball to the next generation of Nintendo hardware but also packs a host of fresh content and exclusive features tailored for the Nintendo Switch 2.

Originally debuting in 2022 for the Nintendo Switch, Kirby and the Forgotten Land became a fan favorite thanks to its inventive platforming mechanics and the introduction of the “Mouthful Mode.” Now, with the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, HAL Laboratory and Nintendo promise to expand Kirby’s world even further. Leading up to its official launch later this month, excitement has spiked as images of new content surfaced ahead of time.

A recent leak, shared online by user @Swag_K1RBY on X (formerly Twitter), displayed what appears to be a Japanese eShop card for the updated game.

The promotional material has quickly circulated in the gaming community, offering fans an early glimpse at never-before-seen Mouthful Modes. According to the images, Kirby’s new transformations include a gear, a bellows, and a pipe-shaped mode—each representing an expansion of the original game’s creative approach to player abilities.

Mouthful Mode, introduced in the first release, allowed Kirby to ingest and manipulate various objects in unique ways.

The addition of these new forms underscores Nintendo’s dedication to evolving gameplay features on the Nintendo Switch 2 while appealing to longtime Kirby fans and newcomers alike. As of today, Nintendo has not made an official statement regarding the leaked abilities.

All announcements related to gameplay changes and new character abilities are expected to arrive via official Nintendo Direct presentations and updates through the Nintendo eShop.

Both Nintendo and HAL Laboratory have a proven track record of supporting their major franchises with post-launch content and updates, further heightening anticipation for the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World is slated for release later this month, following its predecessor’s impressive sales and critical reception.

The game’s original version was praised for breaking sales milestones and setting a new standard for 3D platformers on the Nintendo Switch. Stay tuned for more official details as the release date approaches.

For now, Kirby fans can look forward to innovative gameplay and fresh content when Kirby and the Forgotten Land lands on Nintendo Switch 2.

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