How to Preload

Preloading Kirby and the Forgotten Land allows for immediate gameplay upon release. Continue reading to learn about how to preload the Kirby and the Forgotten Land, preload requirements, and the download filesize of the game.

Is Preload Available?

Preloading is now Available

Players who have purchased Kirby and the Forgotten Land early may now begin preloading the game prior to its release.

Benefits of Preloading

Preloading Kirby and the Forgotten Land will let you play the game immediately at 12 midnight of the day of its release! If you've been eagerly awaiting this new adventure with Kirby, preloading is the way to go!

How to Preload

From the Nintendo eShop

Step 1	Select the Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch home page.
Step 2	Find Kirby and the Forgotten Land by searching via the search bar, or by going to the "Coming Soon" section.
Step 3	Select the Kirby and the Forgotten Land full version.
Step 4	Select Proceed to Purchase. (Download will start after confirming the purchase)

Preload Filesize

Required Space is 5.7GB

File Size	5.7GB

Make sure your Switch has enough memory space available for the game before preloading. If your memory is near full, you might need to delete other game data, or prepare a microSD card to store more.

MicroSD Card May Be Required

If your Switch does not have free space to download the digital version of Kirby and the Forgotten Land, consider purchasing a MicroSD card to increase its capacity.

When purchasing a MicroSD card, be sure to choose one that is compatible with the Nintendo Switch.

If You Cannot Play the Software Yet, You'll Have to Wait

When you start playing the game during its midnight release, you may come across an error that tells you that you cannot play the software yet. You may need to wait for a few minutes before starting the game to fix this.

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