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Kirby and the Forgotten Land
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.
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Is Preload Available?
Preloading is now Available
| Preload Date | March 18, 2022 |
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| Release Date | March 25, 2022 |
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. |
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| 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
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| File Size | 5.7GB |
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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.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land News
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Preloading Guide
Updated 10/5/2022
Learn how to preload Kirby and the Forgotten Land on your Nintendo Switch after preordering it before release.
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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!
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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!
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