Nintendo is Working on Multiple Kirby Anniversary Projects

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For many gamers who grew up playing the first Kirby title for the GameBoy platform, the pink spherical hero will likely incite nostalgic feelings. These feelings are probably re-surfacing now, especially since the launch of Kirby and the Forgotten Land is scheduled this March 2022. And it seems Nintendo does not intend to stop with a game launch for the Nintendo Switch. Recently, Nintendo has reiterated its intent to have more anniversary activities to celebrate the 30th birthday of the Kirby series.

The development and release of Kirby and the Forgotten Land seems to be a long time coming. Though many of Nintendo's more popular video game franchises such as Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda took precedence when it came to titular releases in the past years, launching the newest Kirby game in time for its 30th anniversary is likely a marketing strategy to draw in both old and new players into the series. Not only is it a great time to release the title due to the milestone celebration, but it also opens up a gateway for introducing other Kirby projects in the company's pipeline.

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On the official 2021 financial report of Nintendo, the company highlighted the launch of Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Alongside the mention of the game's release on March 25, 2022, the company mentions that it has upcoming projects to celebrate Kirby's 30th anniversary. No specific details about the anniversary activities were shared in the report. However, since Nintendo has been producing a lot of Kirby paraphernalia despite the absence of a game for modern platforms, Kirby products and merchandise are likely part of the birthday celebrations.

The report also states that the 30th