This report sheds light on what players can look forward to with the upcoming Kirby expansion for the Forgotten Land on the new system. The latest update provides fresh details on the Star-Crossed World addition as the launch day draws near.
For anyone who has just transitioned to the newer version of the system… next generation handheld, the experience remains a bit underwhelming after popular titles like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza have already made their debut. Many are still enjoying ports, familiar titles from the previous console generation, and slightly tweaked versions of fan favorites. This August brings a similar scenario with Kirby and the Forgotten Land receiving a special edition for the new console, promising a unique twist for eager players.
Set for release on August 28, the expansion is backed by a newly released trailer that lays out every detail of what to expect. The narrative centers on a gigantic meteor that crashes into the Forgotten Land, posing a severe threat. In order to avert this looming disaster, Kirby embarks on a journey into the new Star-Crossed World, navigating numerous luminous stages and gathering special items along his quest to safeguard his world.
To help on this quest, the addition features three innovative gameplay modes, which include:
- Spring Mouth
- Gear Mouth
- Sign Mouth
Aside from these modes, players will find new Starry Coins to unlock fresh figures, and the Colosseum will see enhancements with a new boss rush challenge known as The Ultimate Cup Z EX. The expansion will also introduce a tougher lineup of opponents within the extended Beast Pack, further complemented by improvements in frame rates and graphical quality across the new console generation.
Getting started with the Star-Crossed World segment is straightforward. Once the Natural Plains area has been completed, the additional content becomes available for exploration.
Be sure to view the latest trailer to get a closer glimpse of the expansion, and Stay tuned for additional insights on the base game as they become available.