Nintendo has announced the release date for Kirby: Star Allies.
The latest in the pink-puffball platforming-franchise will launch for the hybrid console on March 16th in North America and Europe.
Alongside the release date announcement comes new details for a new “Artist” ability that lets Kirby unleash his inner creativity – as well as a new “Spider” ability that lets you ensnare your enemies with webbing.
Here’s a rundown on the game, via Nintendo:
The pink puff is back—in HD—and he’s not alone.
Kirby is back—and he’s finally on the Nintendo Switch console in HD! But this time, he’s not alone. Recruit enemies by hitting them with hearts and gather helpers for a party of up to four characters. On top of that, you can join with up to three friends for a different kind of team-up action!
Features:
- The newest Kirby title comes to the Nintendo Switch console in HD
- Recruit up to three enemies as helpers by hitting them with hearts
- Returning copy abilities include, Sword, Fire, Water, Bomb, Broom and many more!
- Imbue copy abilities with different elements, such as wind, water, fire and electricity, by borrowing or giving them to helpers to add more attack power, unleash powerful attacks, or solve puzzles
- Up to 4 players can join in with the horizontal Joy-Con™ controller configuration, or 8 Joy-Con with 4 Joy-Con Grips
