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Is Star-Crossed World a Switch 2 exclusive?

If you thought Kirby’s adventures on the Switch were done, think again! This adorable creature is back on the Switch 2 in Star-Crossed World. This DLC is made for the game Kirby and the Forgotten Land. But is Star-Crossed World a Switch 2 exclusive? Let’s dive in.

Updated on: 28-08-2025 Author: Merel

Star-Crossed World launches exclusively on the Switch 2

You can only play the Star-Crossed World DLC on the Switch 2. If you already have Kirby and the Forgotten Land on your Switch 1, you can buy an upgrade pack that updates the base game for the Switch 2 and also includes the DLC for €19.99/£16.99. 

Don’t have the base game? Don’t worry! You can also buy the game + DLC for the Switch 2 for €79.99/£66.99.

A new mission on a world struck by a meteor

In Star-Crossed World, Kirby sets foot on a planet struck by a strange meteor. The land is covered with glowing crystals, and Kirby needs to find his way through this chaos. Luckily he has some new mouthful modes, like a spring mechanism and a car, to help him along the way!

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Frequently asked questions about a Star-Crossed World

Do you have any more questions about a Star-Crossed World? We’ve summed up some frequently asked questions for you. 

Is a Star-Crossed World a DLC?

Yes, a Star-Crossed World is a DLC of the game Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Although Kirby and the Forgotten Land came out on Switch 1, the Star-Crossed World DLC is a Switch 2 exclusive.

What is a Star-Crossed World a DLC of? 

Star-Crossed World is a DLC of Kirby and the Forgotten Land, you can get the upgrade pack that includes the DLC right here at Startselect. Haven’t played the base game yet? You can buy your copy of the game for the Switch 1 right here at Startselect. Prefer to top up in the Nintendo eShop? We’ve got you! Buy your Nintendo eShop Card now at Startselect and receive your credit within 10 seconds.

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Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World upgrade pack
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Will a Star-Crossed World be playable on the Switch 1?

No, a Star-Crossed World is a Switch 2 exclusive. That means the game is only playable on the Switch 2 console. If you have a version of Kirby and the Forgotten Land on your Switch 1, you can buy a Switch 2 upgrade that also includes the DLC at Startselect!


About the author: Merel is a true cozy- and puzzle game lover and has logged countless hours in Stardew Valley and Professor Layton on the Switch. She has a subscription to (almost) every streaming platform imaginable and a severe online shopping addiction.

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