Nintendo Unveils Kirby and the World Beyond
The 3D adventure for Nintendo Switch 2 is Kirby's second game on the console and is slated for spring 2027.
Updated on Nov. 15, 2026 in Gaming
Nintendo revealed Kirby and the World Beyond, a 3D adventure game for Nintendo Switch 2, during a Nintendo Direct showcase in September. In the trailer, Kirby smashes through a crack in the sky to uncover a world beyond his own.
Why it matters
The announcement marks Kirby's second title on Nintendo Switch 2, extending the franchise's presence on the console. It arrives as the series approaches its 35th anniversary in 2027.
The announcement comes from an official Nintendo Direct showcase, and the game is scheduled for spring 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2. Kirby and the Forgotten Land, released in 2022, is the franchise's earlier 3D entry, while the exact release date and pricing remain unannounced.
The players
Nintendo
Nintendo is a Japanese video game company best known for franchises such as Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and Kirby, and it manufactures the Nintendo Switch family of consoles.
Yoshiaki Koizumi
Yoshiaki Koizumi is a Nintendo producer who has overseen many of the company's major franchises and frequently presents its game announcements.
The details
Players will freely explore an expansive world and use Kirby's Copy Abilities creatively. Yoshiaki Koizumi announced the game during the September showcase, and the reveal trailer shows Kirby breaking through a crack in the sky.
Timeline
2022: Kirby and the Forgotten Land released.
September 2026: Kirby and the World Beyond announced at a Nintendo Direct showcase.
2026: Kirby Air Riders released.
Spring 2027: Kirby and the World Beyond scheduled for release on Nintendo Switch 2.
2027: Kirby's 35th anniversary.
Season Trajectory
Kirby and the World Beyond continues the 3D direction set by Kirby and the Forgotten Land in 2022, now moving to Nintendo Switch 2 hardware. The release timing ties the series to its 35th anniversary in 2027.
Players who own or plan to buy a Nintendo Switch 2 will be able to play Kirby and the World Beyond when it launches in spring 2027. The announcement does not yet specify pricing or a precise release date.
The takeaway
Fans planning their Switch 2 library can anticipate Kirby and the World Beyond in spring 2027, with the series' 35th anniversary following that year.
What happens next
Kirby and the World Beyond is scheduled for release on Nintendo Switch 2 in spring 2027, and Kirby's 35th anniversary follows later that year.
Further reading
For more on the franchise's history, explore the Gaming section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Polygon.
