
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!
List of Contents
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| Mouthful Mode | Evolved Copy Abilities | Waddle Dee Town |
| Figures | New Copy Abilities | - |

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

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!

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

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.
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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!
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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

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.
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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.

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.

Review and Rating
Updated 4/11/2022
See our review and our final rating of Kirby and the Forgotten land based on its gameplay, graphics, and other features!
Star-Crossed World DLC Release Date
Updated 3/23/2022
Star-Crossed World DLC will be released on August 28, 2025 and is available only on the Switch 2 Edition.
Gameplay and New Features
Updated 3/23/2022
See all the new gamplay features in Kirby and the Forgotten Land that were not in previous games in the franchise.
List of All Trailers
Updated 3/21/2022
See all the trailers and videos of Kirby and the Forgotten Land shown before the game's release!
Preloading Guide
Updated 10/5/2022
Learn how to preload Kirby and the Forgotten Land on your Nintendo Switch after preordering it before release.
Kirby Release Date
Updated 4/4/2022
Find out the game's official release date and see a countdown leading up to the game's release!
Pre-Order Bonus Guide
Updated 3/21/2022
See where you can preorder a copy of Kirby and the Forgotten Land and what preorder bonuses you can get!
Gameplay and New Features



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