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Kirby and the Forgotten Land

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Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Gameplay and New Features

This is a list of new features and gameplay introduced in Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Read to see the list of new features and the differences to previous Kirby games!

New Features

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Mouthful Mode Evolved Copy Abilities Waddle Dee Town
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Mouthful Mode

Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Mouthful Mode

A new transformation, known as “Mouthful Mode”, has been added! This feature allows Kirby to inhale real-life objects to get abilities that'll help clear stages.

List of Mouthful Mode Transformations

Evolved Copy Abilities

Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Evolve Copy Abilities

Copy Abilities get a new element added to the mechanic in Evolutions. Evolving Copy Abilities grants them a stronger and better effect than their base forms, such as better range or higher attack power!

How to Evolve Copy Abilities

Waddle Dee Town

Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Waddle Dee Town

Waddle Dee Town is home to several side features, such as mini games, shops, and Kirby's home. As you rescue more Waddle Dees throughout the main game, more features and activities will be unlocked.

Waddle Dee Town Activities and Features

Figures

Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Figure Capsule

Capsules containing collectible Figures are scattered throughout the stages. It is still unknown what these Figures do exactly, but likely they function as a sort of encyclopedia for characters and objects in the game.

List of Figures

New Copy Abilities

Ranger Copy Ability

Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Ranger Copy Ability

The new Ranger ability lets Kirby aim and shoot enemies with star bullets. This copy ability gives Kirby the chance to attack enemies from long range!

Drill Copy Ability

Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Drill Copy Ability

The new Drill ability lets Kirby dig and travel underground. Additionally, you can drill around an enemy to create a pitfall and deal damage.
List of Copy Abilities

Difference from Previous Games



First Mainline Kirby Game in 3D

Kirby and the Forgotten Land - First Mainline Kirby Game in 3D

Kirby and the Forgotten Land marks the first mainline Kirby game set in 3D. This lets you explore stages in ways previously unseen in the series!

The demo is out and available to play. Try it out to see the difference between previous Kirby games and Forgotten Land.

How to Play the Demo

New Side Character

Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Elfilin

Unlike previous games, Kirby and the Forgotten Land features a new side character named Elfilin. Elfilin will help you and Kirby as you rescue the captured Waddle Dees.

List of Characters

Play With Up to Two Players in Co-op Mode

Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Play with Up to Two Players in Co-op Mode

You can clear stages and fight bosses with another player in Co-op mode. Previous Kirby installments allowed up to four players, but were typically limited to mini games.

Multiplayer Guide

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