Nintendo revealed Kirby and the World Beyond for the Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2027 during its Nintendo Direct on September 9, 2026. The trailer shows Zelda-themed power-ups including the Master Sword and a Tears of the Kingdom-style modifier, positioning the game as part of the pink mascot's 35th anniversary celebration.
Kirby knocks King Dedede through a Truman Show-style wall in the horizon.
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The game features mysterious elements, with the trailer leaving open what waits for Kirby beyond the bounds of the vivid world.
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