Kirby: Planet Robobot Rumored for Switch

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Summary

  • The Nintendo 3DS title Kirby: Planet Robobot may be coming to the Switch.
  • The port may be announced during a Nintendo Direct in February.
  • Nintendo will reveal more about the Switch 2 during an April livestream.

A recent rumor hints that the 2016 Nintendo 3DS game “Kirby: Planet Robobot” could potentially make its way onto the Nintendo Switch. So far, only two Kirby games have been exclusively released for the Switch – “Kirby Star Allies” in 2018 and “Kirby and the Forgotten Land” in 2022. Many of the pink puffball’s past adventures are playable on Nintendo Switch Online. Notably, a remake of the 2011 Wii platformer “Kirby’s Return to Dream Land” was also released on the Switch and received positive feedback. If this rumor holds true, “Kirby: Planet Robobot” could be the next game in the series to grace the beloved console.

2024 saw whispers about the potential release of “Kirby: Planet Robobot,” a 2016 spin-off for Nintendo 3DS, on the Switch. This game allowed Kirby to pilot a mechsuit, battling foes and solving puzzles. Many consider it one of the best Kirby games and a standout in HAL Laboratory’s esteemed collection. So far, the only Switch-related release related to “Kirby: Planet Robobot” has been a pair of Nintendo eShop ports for “Team Kirby Clash Deluxe” and “Kirby’s Blowout Blast,” both based on minigames from “Planet Robobot.

The gaming rumor-leaker known as Nate the Hate, who earlier hinted at Kirby: Planet Robobot potentially making its way to the Nintendo Switch, once again expressed his belief in this matter on Twitter, responding to queries regarding a possible Nintendo Direct in February. However, it’s important to note that no official announcement about this port or details on who would be responsible for its development has been made yet. Still, Nate the Hate has correctly predicted some events in the past, such as the reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 on January 16.

Kirby: Planet Robobot Could Be Coming to Switch

Regarding the Switch 2, it’s likely that Nintendo will change their promotional strategy towards their upcoming console following the confirmed Nintendo Direct April livestream. This event promises to reveal more details about the new console and its launch games. However, this doesn’t mean that the original Switch is going away immediately. Previous rumors hint that Nintendo still has one more surprise in store for the aging system, possibly a new installment in a less popular first-party series.

While a Switch version of “Kirby: Planet Robobot” may not meet all expectations, it would provide fans who previously missed out on Kirby’s mechanical adventure on the 3DS with another opportunity to experience it prior to the launch of the Switch 2 this year. It is important to note that neither the claims about this port made by Nate the Hate have been confirmed at this time.

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2025-02-10 20:08