In the hierarchy of first-party releases from Nintendo, the largest properties most anticipated remains to be Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and Pokémon. However, other namely IPs also draw up excitement especially for the Nintendo Switch currently. One series is Kirby which last appeared in Kirby Star Allies for its latest mainline entry. But, General Director Shinya Kumazaki told the next project is “soon” to be revealed back in April 2021.

It was not until the following fall in September 2021 that a leak for the next game was listed – Kirby: Discover according to a translation of the game via Gematsu. The unearthing also listed the highly-anticipated Bayonetta 3 as well. At the then-approaching Nintendo Direct that Nintendo officially unveiled Kirby and the Forgotten Land.

While the game is slated for Spring 2022, there is yet to be an official date for the game. Thankfully, the newest trailer that went up on Wednesday confirms that late March is preparing for the release of the game. You can watch the full trailer in the video below:

“Kirby and the Forgotten Land also introduces Waddle Dee Town, which will be the central hub of your adventure. The town will develop more and more based on the number of Waddle Dees you rescue as you progress. You will notice different shops opening and be able to enjoy some of the townsfolk’s favorite games,” the overview for the game shares.

“Kirby can even help out in the Waddle Dee Café. You’ll need to quickly prepare customers’ orders to keep them satisfied and aim for a high score. You’ll also encounter Wise Waddle Dee in Waddle Dee Town, who will pass along helpful hints. By connecting to the internet, you can learn details based on global player data, such as the total number of Waddle Dees rescued around the world and the current most popular copy ability.”

Are you excited for Kirby and the Forgotten Land?

Kirby and the Forgotten Land launches March 25, 2022 for Nintendo Switch.

Source: Nintendo

Nick Moreno Content Writer

Nick has over a decade of video game journalism under his belt. Outside of writing about trending & indie releases, he has also provided coverage at multiple events across the United States including Penny Arcade Expo & E3.

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