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Kirby and the Forgotten Land 2022
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a platform video game released in 2022 by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch. Developed by HAL Laboratory, it marks the thirteenth mainline entry in the Kirby series and the second title on the Switch platform. This game stands out as the first non-spinoff installment in the series to feature full 3D graphics. Players control Kirby as he explores the forgotten land to rescue Waddle Dees who have been taken by the Beast Pack. The game includes a variety of copy abilities that help players defeat enemies and advance through stages.
The game received positive reviews from critics, who noted its visuals, level design, gameplay, music, and content volume. Some reviewers considered it one of the strongest entries in the series. A few critiques mentioned limited movement options and repetitive mini-boss encounters. Commercially, the title was a hit, selling over 7.52 million copies by March 2024. This made it the top-selling game in the Kirby franchise and one of the best-selling titles on the Switch.
An enhanced version titled Kirby and the Forgotten Land 2 Edition was launched on August 28, 2025, for the Nintendo Switch 2. It includes improved performance and a new story campaign. The next 3D game in the series, Kirby and the World Beyond, is planned for release in Spring 2027 on the Switch 2.
Crew
- Director
- Shinya Kumazaki, Tatsuya Kamiyama
- Designer
- Yuki Endo
- Programmer
- Yudai Hirata, Hiroaki Nakano
- Artist
- Riki Fuhrmann
- Writer
- Shinya Kumazaki
- Producer
- Tadashi Kamitake, Toyokazu Nonaka, Akira Kinashi
- Music
- Yuuta Ogasawara, Hirokazu Ando, Jun Ishikawa, Yuki Shimooka, Yuki Kato, Megumi Ohara, Shogo Sakai
Details
- Developer
- HAL Laboratory
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
- Modes
- Single-player, multiplayer
- Series
- Kirby
