Kirby and the Forgotten Lands is the next installment in the Kirby series and takes things 3D in this adventure. It will be released on March 25, 2022 for Nintendo Switch. As that date gets closer, fans will speculate about the game, such as whether it's open-world.
There is no official answer as to whether it is open world or not. However, if you watch the new trailer for the game, there appears to be a map or selection screen based on which level Kirby travels to using a Warp Star. This happens around the 53 second mark in the trailer below!
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If true, that would likely mean that Kirby will have a level and world system similar to Super Mario 3D World. Players could travel the world map in this game and select which level to play. Once at this level, players could freely roam the 3D world.
Many games get the open world treatment, including Nintendo games. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the most popular games on Nintendo Switch. Maybe Kirby and the Forgotten Lands will be open-world and receive the same praise. Only time will tell !
For more information on the games, check out When is Kirby and the Forgotten Land released? and When will Mario Kart 9 be released on Switch? on Pro Game Guides.
